Eggs seem to be having a moment, so this month Farmer Abby and I visited our egg partners to meet the hens and the people who care for them. We drove down to Stateline Farms near Cresco, IA to check out the chickens and see the whole operation.

Jack writes his thoughts about the 2024 CSA season here at Featherstone Farm, including challenges, successes, and things to expect to see in the coming year!

“Certainly I will bring one super power from my life at Featherstone Farm into my life afterward; the power of gratitude.”

In this blog post, Jack writes about new, big, and exciting changes coming in 2025!

Greetings CSA Members! The end of January can feel like the coldest, most difficult time of winter. With the holidays over and spring planting dates still months away, it can seem like winter will never end. But it helps me to remember that at the time of the solstice, in mid-December, the days started getting longer. Each day we gain a couple minutes of sunlight!

Nathan writes about what’s going on around the farm in the New Year!

Crop planning is a big process that involves input from the entire farm team. We are so lucky to have such a knowledgeable and experienced group to help us as we really dig into the 2025 plan

Featherstone Farm’s own Production Coordinator, Abby, details the process in which her and the team plan for the upcoming crop year!

I have written many, many Thanksgiving week newsletters to this community over the years.

This one will be different, for a number of reasons.

What is the basic point of a farm like Featherstone existing in the first place?

Jack’s blog writing is centered around answering this very question, and the importance of the existence of Featherstone Farm!

Jack shares his step by step idea for cubing, freezing and storing squash for a tasty and easy treat in the kitchen any time of year!

Jack’s last BUG video. Welcome to the handoff and to your first Winter share video.

This is the last BUG video for summer of 2024. Enjoy Jack’s advice and enjoy your share.

The end of summer!

What to do with a winter carrot? We've got ideas for you! Welcome to our sweetest vegetable's page.

Jack walks us through what could be in our Week #17 summer share.

Update from Abby our Farm manager. What does a fall season on the farm look like?

FF Winter Share is more than just veggies!

Our last basil of the season! See what else is looking beautiful and could be on your plate.

Why join our winter CSA? Spinach is a BIG reason.