08.23.23

Around The Farm

Tickets Going On Sale for UW Student Farm Fundraiser 

by Perry Acworth
UW Student Farm Manager

September 14 will mark the tenth year the UW Student Farm has hosted an annual farm-to-table Harvest Dinner. Co-hosted by UW Botanic Gardens Event staff, the popular event will feature not only seasonal produce grown on the campus farm, but the farm's wheat as well.  Chef Seth Fernald will use a blend of over 200 varieties of whole and milled wheat berries for some of the dishes at the dinner – a rare treat. 

This new effort marks the first time a soil-to-bread curriculum has been provided that is also available for the Harvest Dinner. Event goers will be able to taste the Climate Blend wheat that was gifted to the campus farm from Dr. Stephen Jones of the WSU Bread Lab. Sown by volunteers and students in November last year, then threshed and winnowed in August (photo below), the wheat berries will be milled into flour days before. 
The menu will be a feast for the eyes and palate. Other ingredients are being sourced from local purveyors including sprarkling wine from Treveri Cellars, red wine provided by Andrew Januik, seltzers from 4Good Hard Seltzer. oysters on the half shell courtesy of Westcott Bay Shellfish Company, and lfowers arranged by Riz Reyee of RHR Horticulture. 

Please show your support for the UW Student Farm and purchase your tickets today! Bring a friend, make it a night out or simply share the links below with your networks.

To learn more about the event visit on our website page visit:
https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/center-for-urban-horticulture/gardens/uw-farm/uw-farm-to-table-celebration-and-fund-raiser/

To go straight tho ticketing visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uw-farm-harvest-dinner-2023-tickets-689653892357?aff=oddtdtcreator

Some Highlights from the 2022 Harvest Dinner Fundraiser 

This Week's CSA Veggie Key:

Recipe of the Week:

Honey Roasted Beets and Carrots

Image Source:  The Creqtive Bite

Ingredients:

• 4 Medium Sized Beets

• 4 Large Carrots (use varying colors to make it more interesting)

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

• ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt

• 2 Tablespoons Honey

• 1 Tablespoon Butter

• 1 Tablespoon Herbs of Choice (dill, rosemary, thyme, etc.)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. At the same time, wash and peel the carrots and beets and put them off to the side

2. Once the carrots and beets have been properly rinsed and peeled, slice them into small chunks (look at the picture as a reference). Make sure these chunks are similar in size to allow for proper cooking later.

3. In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots and beets with olive oil and salt until they are all coated. Then evenly disperse them on a sheet pan. Once this is done roast them in the oven at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the vegetables so keep a close eye on them. 

4. While the vegetables are roasting in a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Afterward, whisk in the honey in the small bowl. 

5. Once the vegetables are done roasting, remove them from the oven and place them in a bowl. Pour the honey-butter mixture over them and toss until they are evenly coated.

6. Return them to the oven for 5 minutes on the sheet pan. Once done add the fresh herbs of choice and serve.

(inspiration from: https://www.thecreativebite.com/honey-roasted-beets-carrots/)

Nutrition Corner: Beets

Beets are often looked to by the general public as being extremely healthy and beneficial to consumers of the vegetable. According to the National Library of Medicine, there are multiple health benefits attributed to beetroot supplementation including; reducing blood pressure, averting oxidative stress, preserving endothelial (stomach lining) health, fighting inflammation, and even being effective at enhancing athletic performance. 

Beets come in a variety of different colors including red, purple, white, and even gold. Beets can be consumed raw, baked, boiled, or juiced. Smaller beets tend to be sweeter than larger ones (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction).

100g Raw Beets
Total Calories: 43kcal
Total Fat: 0.17g
Carbohydrates: 9.56g
Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
Total Sugars: 6.76g
Protein: 1.61g
Calcium: 16mg
Iron: 0.8mg

Source: USDA

News and Noteworthy:

Announcing the 10th Annual UW Farm Harvest Dinner Fundraiser. Tickets on sale NOW!

Tickets may be purchased by visiting THIS LINK

UW Farm Summer and Fall Internship Opportunities

• Farm Education Internship – OPEN Fall 2023
• General Farm Internship, CSA Program Focus – OPEN FOR Summer and Fall 2023
• Food Security Internship – OPEN FOR SUMMER and Fall 2023

More available paid and unpaid opportunities to check out on our website.

Career Opportunities in Agriculture & Food Systems:

• Kirsop Farm – Hiring Multiple Positions
• EarthCorps – Hiring Multiple Positions
• Red Dog Farms – Multiple Positions Available
• Seed Savers Exchange – Multiple Positions Available
• Superstar Farmer's Market Staff
• Farm Steward – Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust
• Seattle Public Schools – Farm to School Specialist
• Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology Facilities Lead
• Seed Inventory/ Quality Assurance Manager – Adaptive Seeds

Food Access Resources

The UW Farm donates regularly to the UW Food Pantry. During peak season we also donate to nearby food banks. The links below are resources to help you or someone you know with food access.  

• UW Food Pantry: The UW Food Pantry | Any Hungry Husky (washington.edu)
• Northwest Harvest Food Donation sites: Public Drop Sites – Northwest Harvest
• University District Food Bank: Donate Food and Items – University District Food Bank (udistrictfoodbank.org)
• Food Lifeline: Volunteer – Food Lifeline

Help The Farm Grow!

Every year, we have the capacity to grow more food and increase our educational and research program at the UW, but not without your support. Every contribution goes to work immediately, helping us better serve students. Your support can sustain our momentum and help seed new opportunities for student internships, academic work, and future growth. Please consider making a gift to the Farm online

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