Over the past 9 years our CSA program has been on a slow steady increase in membership. This has helped us to grow and operate our farm. The income we receive from you our members allows us to make all of the upfront investments we need each year to get our operation up and running. […]
Silverthorn Farm Inc. is hiring seasonal positions to do field planting, harvest and pack as well as hoophouse tomato management. Positions start in March-May and run through Thanksgiving. Part-time winter work is sometimes available. To apply please send us your resume, two work references, and answers to the questions at the end of this announcement. […]
As we wind down our winter vegetable distribution, we begin the planning, planting and work of the new year. I must admit it is one of the toughest times of the year for me. Sitting in an office with mountains of paperwork and endless spreadsheets is not my favorite activity, but it must be done. […]
When we started farming 12 years ago – for whatever reason – I decided to grow loads of pumpkins and watermelons that first year. We had no idea what we would do with them but it seemed like a great idea! During that summer I found the Rockville Produce Auction, it was an Amish settlement […]
The holiday season has passed and the new year has begun. We spent a lot of time in hibernation over the past couple of weeks. Our main jobs have been to keep everything as warm and watered as possible. What a long spell of sub-zero weather! A stretch that we certainly haven’t seen in several […]
One of the habits I’ve had over the years is to grow lots of different vegetables with many varieties of each type, and I am often asked “What’s your favorite crop to grow, or what is your favorite crop to eat?” Certainly good questions, but somewhat challenging to answer. Farming is completely related to the […]
It always comes so fast and it’s hard to believe. Our fields are mostly harvested now and put to rest. The coolers and freezers are full and the greenhouses are as vibrant as they have been in years! Our work these days is all around washing, bagging, picking and packing. Our crew is much smaller […]
You know they say time flies when you are having fun.This year must have been a blast! As we close in on the end of the outdoor farming season, we are doing so with a bit of relief and satisfaction in a job well done. We talk about it often – the roller coaster weather, […]
Each morning begins with a cup of coffee and a walk around the field with our new pup Josie. The life and energy felt from the plants growing in those fields from day to day is truly magical. June has to be one of our favorite months on the farm. We are pushing super hard […]