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Availability for week of May 18


To Contact Us


Pick up location:
Forest Run Farm on Friday
Contact info:
FARMER@forestrunfarm.com
See What’s Happening:
Forest Run Farm on Facebook

Order Sunday, Mon or Tues

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!

Welcome all new account members!

The Market Managers,

John and Dena Schlitz

DeForest Locally Grown Market News

Forest Run Farm is cleaning out a hoop house and has green onions for sale: Extra large bunches! Asparagus will be offered for the first time this season. They are also offering lots of greens: spinach, mizuna, arugula, baby choy and Asian Greens. They will have small and large head lettuce in various green varieties, Lovage, chives and sorrel.

Vegetable plants are available for planting home gardens—peppers, tomatoes and head lettuce—but other varieties are coming. Note that CSA credit can not be used on plants, so please pay for them with cash or check.

Friday pick up will be 4-6pm at Forest Run Farm in DeForest. Please make alternate arrangements for pick up if needed. CSA members that pick up at Hilldale should arrive between 8 and noon. All Farmstand CSA members can shop at Forest Run Farm’s vendor location at Hilldale Farmers Market: Bring your punchcard. We still recommend pre-ordering so that you get the most variety.

Using Asian Greens

  • Many are the same plant family as our broccoli and cabbage and taste similar
  • They do not require long cooking; more importantly, cook them quickly, sealing in their sweetness by stir-frying or steaming
  • Try swapping Asian greens for mustard, Swiss chard, or spinach when preparing a favorite recipe
  • Health benefits include high levels of B vitamins, A and C vitamins, calcium, and antioxidants