CSA Harvest Party

By Inger Oct 13, 2013 Eating Local, Fall, Reviews & Events

To cook or to write, write or cook… It’s a tough question indeed!

To party or to write… Not tough at all!

Every year, Rare Earth Farm, one of my CSAs, throws a harvest party. It is (usually) on a beautiful fall day–the kind that beckons you to come to the country. If that isn’t enough there are pumpkins to carve, foods to taste, fields to room, and old friends to meet up with.

Barn at Rare Earth

I meant to do a (real) blog post, but went to the party instead. If I share the pictures, perhaps you will understand?

Food and Fun

Potluck!

Harvest bounty!

Fall Decor

Kids Pinata

Feeding the bonfire

Ablaze!

Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkins on truck

Starting the pumpkins

Careful Carving

Carved Pumpkin Lineup

Creative Carving (no reflection on the food)

Farm Bounty

Spent corn

Carrots in the field

Butternut for the next boxes

Lettuce in the wings

Farm Vistas

Rosemary

Wheelbarrow

Farm Cat

Farm Fence

An evening well spent

Tagged on: community supported agriculture, CSA, harvest, Rare Earth Farm, Wisconsin

27 thoughts on “CSA Harvest Party”

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Kathy Oct 20, 2013 at

What a lovely party! And you took so many wonderful pictures. Thank you.
1. Inger Post authorOct 20, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Kathy!
a spirit of simplicity Oct 16, 2013 at

It looks like a wonderful time.
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  This is a no-miss event for us!
yummychunklet Oct 16, 2013 at

LOVE the vomiting pumpkin. Funny!
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  I was hoping people would think that was cute rather than take offense 😉
Karis Oct 16, 2013 at

I love these photos! Looks like it was a wonderful CSA party and makes me miss my Wisconsin CSA. Hopefully my new Florida one is good too!
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  I can’t wait to hear what you do with some of the different local foods you will be getting! My other CSA brings up oranges in December for special order, so if you have any great ideas…
Louise Oct 15, 2013 at

This is the perfect example of that wise saying; a picture is worth a thousand words. There are literally tons of reasons to love this post. That pumpkin expressing “disgust” was the kicker!

Thank you so much for sharing, Inger. It looks like a wonderful time was had by all!!!
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  Even my teenage daughter was happy to come to this–guess that’s the mark of a really good family event!
grace Oct 15, 2013 at

i LOVE potlucks, especially when my family is involved–they’re some good cooks! and i haven’t carved a pumpkin in years!
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  This event always has great food Grace. I think everyone is trying to show off what they did with the harvest;-) My daughter carved her pumpkin but I took my pumpkin home uncarved, and I’m hoping it will last until Thanksgiving!
Beth Oct 15, 2013 at

Love your photos. What a gorgeous post!
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Beth–it was a fun event!
Barbara Oct 15, 2013 at

Thanks for giving this Florida girl a taste of fall! Wonderful pics!
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Barbara. You know one of my friends just moved to Florida and I can’t wait to hear who she converts to local citrus, etc.
Lynn Oct 14, 2013 at

What a fantastic party! You did a great job photojournaling it! 🙂
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Lynn!
Freeda Baker Nichols Oct 14, 2013 at

Inger, what gorgeous pictures. Nice party!! Thanks for sharing. Pretty farm cat.
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Freeda. That cat hangs out at every gathering–a real social guy!
gloria Oct 14, 2013 at

I love your Fall decor!! funny and beauty I love the pumpkin!
Love the shots!
I love fall is my favorite, here we are in spring but believe me I love Fall always!!
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  I am definitely a four season gal. Enjoy your lengthening spring days!
Tammy Oct 14, 2013 at

That looks like an amazing event! Groaking over here!
1. Inger Post authorOct 16, 2013 at
  
  LOL!
Claire Oct 14, 2013 at

Fabulous photos there! Lots for the eyes to take in, and what a lovely way to celebrate a harvest, I think your CSA guys are great!
1. Inger Post authorOct 14, 2013 at
  
  Thanks Claire! And I think my CSA guys are great too!