Come pick up some delicious organic jam at the Farm Store before it sells out!

Well, here it is. After listening to a lot of your feedback and making some changes, we now present to you the all new Blue Sky Farm Box!

We are so excited to release this new monthly subscription style produce box. We’ve reduced the overall average size of the Farm Box when compared to some of our past CSA boxes, as we wanted to be sure members were getting enough produce, but weren’t having to throw out excess. This means the price has dropped as well! For $89 a month, you will receive a weekly box of produce for 4 weeks. No long-term commitment beyond that. No complicated, or confusing contracts.

Some of you may be saying to yourself at this point, well what if I liked a lot of produce in my box? What if I can easily eat myself through a head of romaine or bunch of chard?

If you are one of those people, first off, let me start by saying: good for you! When it comes to veggies, the more the merrier. And your body thanks you for that. Second, we have a special surprise for our veggie-loving Farm Box members: 10% Off all additional Farm Store and Farmers Market purchases! With this new membership, small households or families with picky eaters can get their produce for the week without having to worry about getting too much, and larger households or members who consume more can still get the Blue Sky produce they love for under retail value.

Check out our new Farm Box page and Farm Box FAQ page for information.

→  Click Here to Sign Up for a Farm Box  ←

 

As 2016 comes to an end, we reflect on the last year.

We think about the good times we’ve had,

the memories we’ll cherish moving forward,

our bountiful harvests,

our wonderful CSA members and shoppers.

We think about the ways in which we can better ourselves – and not only ourselves, but our farm. Our focus lately has been on the CSA program and what we can do to make it even better. We’ve been listening to all of your feedback – the praises, and the concerns – in regard to your membership, and we want you to know we hear you. Our team has been hard at work putting together a new membership structure that will hopefully please all of our current members, but also reach more people in the Phoenix area who not only want, but in some cases need, access to fresh food.

We’re in the final stages of the CSA “refresh”, and hope to have the new program and all of it’s details available to everyone by the New Year. For any of our CSA members reading this wondering, “Well, what about my current membership?!” You will have the opportunity to transition to the program if you wish or finish out the remainder of your 12-week cycle.

Bringing 2016 to a close and moving forward into 2017, we want to thank you for your continued support as we work toward growing a healthier, more sustainable Phoenix food culture.

 

Stay Tuned & Happy Holidays,

The Blue Sky Team

This week’s CSA box will include:

Baby Spinach – Another customer favorite! Add a handful to your salad or saute a few handfuls in EVOO with some garlic for a quick, healthy side dish.
Storage: Keep bag refrigerated.

Salad Mix – A customer favorite! Makes tasty, versatile salads throughout the week.
Storage: Keep bag refrigerated.

Bok Choy – This tender plant has slight cabbage notes and sweet pea undertones. It can be eaten raw by using it as a base for an asian-inspired salad or you can saute it in a little bit of oil with some garlic (add some fresh ginger or ginger powder for a little extra flavor) as a quick side dish.
Storage: Refrigerate in plastic bag; do not wash until ready to use.

Cauliflower

Cilantro – Used in many cultures around the world, this herb brings a bright, citrusy flavor to dishes. Cilantro is also known for helping to rid the body of heavy metal toxins and has strong antioxidant properties. Add some to your tacos or salads or throw a few sprigs in your juicer!
Storage: Fill a glass jar with a little bit of water, place cilantro stems in jar, cover the top with a plastic bag and store in the fridge.

Parsley – Good for a healthy heart! High in folic acid. Add it to a salad or chop some up and garnish your fish, chicken, or veggies before serving.
Storage: Fill a glass jar with a little bit of water, place cilantro stems in jar, cover the top with a plastic bag and store in the fridge.

Rainbow Carrots – Toss them into your salad, oven roast, throw some in your juicer, or serve them with a side of dip for a healthy, crunchy snack.
Storage: The best way to store fresh carrots is to remove the green tops and store in a plastic container in the fridge with just enough water to cover them, changing out the water every 4-5 days. The second best way is to remove the tops, and store them in a plastic bag in the fridge.

Red Beets

Here’s what you’ll find in this week’s box!