Monday is Earth Day, and the official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics". A welcome prompt for all of us to consider the choices we make, what we consume, and how we can contribute less to plastic waste. At Farmers To You we are always striving to reduce our reliance on single use plastics, to reuse or recycle what we can, and to rethink our packing and bagging processes in order to cut down on plastic. We recognize that saving the Earth does not stop at supporting local, sustainable agriculture, but requires us to continue pushing for better solutions and practices. Thank you for joining us in our efforts!
Liz Bleakley and Nachiket Kumar moved to Vermont in 2020, hoping to increase the size of their veggie garden. But Liz’s eye soon wandered to all the incredible fresh dairy, and her fascination with microbiology led to a love affair with the science of cheesemaking. Good Hands Creamery was born, using milk from their neighbors, Cedar Mountain Farm, who practice regenerative farming methods. This week we have 3 of their cheeses: the salty, nutty Echo, beautiful tomme Sagan, and cider washed Happy Accidents.
Aquatic farming is not only a climate-friendly way to feed people, but it provides work and income for fishing families during the off season. Atlantic Sea Farms is a Maine based initiative supporting coastal communities and creating tasty food from regenerative kelp farms; check out the new Edible Boston to learn more. Try a ginger sesame or basil pesto burger this week and enjoy some great umami flavor along with all of kelp’s nutritional benefits.
Because of the size of their oven, and baking schedule, only customers who receive deliveries later in the week are able to enjoy Rise Up's incredible rye a sourdough breads. We are very excited to have their focaccias and cinnamon rolls available now, so that everyone has a chance to enjoy their incredible skill.
Rise Up Bakery makes handcrafted sourdough breads using long cold fermentation and bakes them in a century old wood fired oven. They use a rye and wheat starter that originates from the Carpathian Mountains of Western Ukraine. This starter comes from high elevation and is a combination of cold spring water, flour and air filled with yeast from the local conifer trees which makes it unique. Creation of a loaf takes 48 hours from inception; flavor, digestibility and shelf life are refelected in the final product.
Owners Jim and Larissa Haas recently won a statewide award from the Vermont Historical Society for their work in bringing back to life the Union Cooperative Bakery, now their own Rise Up Bakery. This tiny old brick building was built in 1913, and was an important wood fired bakery for Barre, its labor movement, and local communities from 1913 to early 1940s.
We work closely with our partner farmers and producers and update our storefront with the food that can be delivered the next week. Our storefront is updated and ready to shop by Friday at 5pm every week.
Start shopping Friday at 5pm. You can update your order anytime between then and midnight on Sunday. There's no need to check out, we'll submit your order for fulfillment every week unless you suspend.
During the week, we and our partners work to source, pack, and get your order to you. We offer both delivery and pickup locations in Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. You can change your location every week.
At Farmers To You we know our farmers and producers personally. That’s why we can promise to provide fresh, high quality food produced on healthy farms. If you are not satisfied with our products or our service, we’ll provide a complete credit to you.
We know you do not make your food decisions lightly. We are grateful for each purchase you make from Farmers To You that supports our farmers and producer partners that are dedicated to growing nourishing food for your family.
Here is our promise so that you can feel good about your buying decision.
We sell food grown in a regenerative and sustainable way. Our farmer partners care for your health, and for the land, animals and the environment. The farmers and producers share their precise farming and production practices.
We find the best foods available in New England from more than 100 local farmers and producers. It is hard to find other markets with this breadth of local, fresh and delicious vegetables, meats, cheeses and other foods.
Our partnering Farmers and Producers are some of the best in New England. Most are organically certified, and those who are not use sustainable practices. They are in this for the love of food, farming, and the art and craft of it all. Get them into a conversation about their crops or animals, their soil practices, or their land and be prepared for a lengthy and passionate discourse. They are masters of their craft and are all very excited about the nearly direct relationship they have with you. All of them feel it is essential that families know the people who produce their food. They are fully committed to the well being and health of your family.
We are on a mission to build a trustworthy and sustainable food system by connecting farmers and families. We carefully select quality, clean and flavorful foods and commit to a waste-free, safe and regenerative regional food system. Our farm-fresh food comes from the best New England farms. With more than 100 farmers and producers we've got you covered from vegetables, meat and dairy to beverages, home and health. Our farmers take great care with their farming practices to support our communities, the land and your health.
