<![CDATA[Oakridge Farms]]>http://www.oakridgeberries.comen-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCopyright 2012Oakridge Farms<![CDATA[Daily Update]]>Saturday, May 19th

Our farmstand at 125 Cty Rd CB is open with limited hours.

Saturday, 5/19 2-5pm

Thursday, 5/24 4-6pm

Asparagus ($3.50) and farm fresh eggs ($3.25) are available

Cash or checks are accepted!

]]>Fri, 18 May 2012 21:45:18 -0500<![CDATA[Employment Opportunities]]> 

Hiring for summer 2012 is complete.

If you are interested in future employment with us, please contact oakridgeberries@gmail.com for an application and more information.

 

]]>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:29:15 -0500<![CDATA[News from Oakridge Farms]]>Greetings!

Well it's been a strange winter in Wisconsin, but regardless of the weather...we are getting ready for spring!  Just wanted to share some info as we prepare for another great season....

EGGS...we have lots! Our chickens and ducks are free to roam and considered "pasture-fed", that means that they graze on grasses, plants and bugs. Of course we supplement thier diet with grain when they don't have much to graze on! The price is $3.25/dozen and we offer pick-up 2/days per week.  Please contact us if you are interested in being added to the list and for more details.

Oakridge Farms is currently accepting applications for employment.  Employment will begin in June.  If you enjoy working outside, have a positive attitude and are passionate about fresh fruits and vegetables, this may be the job for you!  Positions range from 15-35/week and a flexible schedule is helpful. It is a good fit for many high school and college students, but also for those wishing to supplement current employment.  We are open 7 days a week and always need extra help on the weekend!   Please contact us for more information and to request an application.

The Neeah Public Library is offering a "Suburban Homesteading Series" with speakers covering topics like cheesemaking, jams and jellies, composting, native plants and MUCH more.  All of the workshops are FREE and do not require any registration. I think this is a really exciting opportunity!

Stay connected to Oakridge Farms via Facebook and Twitter, so many ways to see what's "growing" on!

Thank you for supporting local farmers!

Oakridge Farms

]]>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:06:46 -0600<![CDATA[Farmstands]]>Our produce is available at four locations, 7 days a week! All locations will open in early June, hours will vary and will be updated soon. Call (920)725-1541 for updates.

*Please note our phone line is not in service during the winter, email works best during this time.*

Closed for the season

  • Kruegger's True Value parking lot, Winneconne Avenue--Neenah

Closed for the season

  • Corner of Cty Rd A and Cty Rd GG--Neenah/Oshkosh line

Closed for the season

 


 

 

]]>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:07:05 -0600<![CDATA[Farmers Markets]]>Appleton Downtown Farm Market

Saturdays, June 18th-October 29th, 8am-12:30pm

Visit us Saturday mornings at the Appleton Downtown Farm Market, the 2nd largest farmer's market in Wisconsin!  This farmers market offers local produce, fresh flowers, live music and artisan food products in a positive, family friendly environment. Our stall is located in front of Vagabond Imports on the south side of College Ave.

Downtown Green Bay Market

Saturdays, June 4th-October 29th, 7am-12pm

For our customers to the north, visit us Saturday mornings in Downtown Green Bay!  This is a wonderful, vibrant market with a wide variety of produce, prepared foods and crafts.

Menasha Farmer's Market

Thursdays, June 9th-October 27th, 2:00pm-6:00pm

You don't have to wait until Saturday morning to enjoy a farmer's market!  Downtown Menasha offers a mid-week evening market.  Located in front of the Marina in downtown Menasha.

Farmers' Market on Broadway

Wednesdays, beginning June 1st, 3:00pm-8:00pm

Fabulous mid-week market in Green Bay.  Live music, great food, artists and lots of fresh produce!  Worth the drive from anywhere in the Fox Valley.

]]>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:32:31 -0500<![CDATA[PYO Berries]]>At our CB farm:

Directions

PYO Strawberries Thank you for a great 2011 season!

Oakridge Farms is thrilled to offer pick-your-own strawberries.  We invite you to continue the tradition or start a new tradition with your family and friends of enjoying strawberries fresh from the field.  The season is short but sweet beginning in June and continuing through early July.

Please remember to bring sun protection and drinking water, as field conditions can be hot.  Rubber boots or old shoes are also recommended during a wet summer.

Oakridge Farms provides picking containers at no charge, but you are certainly welcome to bring your own. Ice cream buckets or beach buckets make great picking containers, especially for kids.

 

PYO Raspberries Thank you for a great 2011 season!

Just as we enjoy the last days of strawberry picking, the raspberries are ready to be picked.  Oakridge Farms is home to one of the largest raspberry plantings in the state and we invite you to return to the farm for pick-your-own raspberries.

Oakridge Farms is a family farm and welcomes families and children, however raspberry picking is more time consuming than strawberry picking and the plants do have thorns.  For these reasons, raspberry picking may not be suitable for very young children.  Please keep this in mind when planning your visit!

Oakridge Farms provides picking containers, but you are welcome to bring your own.  Pint yogurt containers or shallow tupperware containers are perfect for picking containers.

When in season, picking is available Saturday-Wednesday from 8am-3pm depending on weather and crop availability.  Raspberries are a more sensitive crop than strawberries, therefore days and times subject to change with availability, please call ahead.


ALWAYS call ahead before planning your visit (920)725-1541 and sign up for our mailing list to stay informed.

 

]]>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:32:12 -0500<![CDATA[Fall on the Farm-Oakridge update]]>
We are still open 7 days a week on the farm:
9-5:30 on weekdays
9-4 on weekends

Now available~tomatoes, peppers, green beans, onions, leeks, fingerling potatoes, honeycrisp apples, winter squash, pumpkins, gourds and indian corn.  Bulk tomato prices are reduced to $14/half bushel and $28/bushel, these are the absolute last tomatoes of the season!

Need pumkins for a school group, scout group or a party?  We have lots of smaller "pie" pumpkins and offer the following price breaks for quantity: 10 or more/1.00 each, 20 or more/.75 each

Eat local and eat fast!  The growing season is coming to an end quickly!

Thanks for a great season and your continued support!
]]>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:47:43 -0500<![CDATA[Oakridge Farms-FREE watermelon with a $10 purchase]]>
We have a great selection of pumpkins this year~pie pumpkins, mini pumpkins, decorative gourds and beautiful heirlooms for eating or decorating.  We also have winter squash, onions, garlic, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, hot peppers, melons, green beans and yellow beans. 

Coming soon....carrots, honey crisp apples, leeks and Indian corn.

We are still open 7 days a week at out CB Farmstand - M-F 9-5:30, Sa-Su 9-4 - and will be until furthur notice.

Thanks for supporting us!
Oakridge Farms]]>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:15:08 -0500<![CDATA[Oakridge Farms-Fffffrost!]]>
We were touched by frost last night and it looks like it will be a harder frost tonight...watermelon, cantaloupe,  tomatoes (including many hierloom varieties), sweet corn, green beans, yellow beans and peppers will be available while supplies last.

We have a great selection of pumpkins this year~all sizes and varieties~pie pumpkins, mini pumpkins, decorative gourds and beautiful heirlooms for eating or decorating.  We also have winter squash, onions, garlic and potatoes.  Our own honey crisp apples are also starting to sweeten up but are not quite ready!

We are still open 7 days a week at out CB Farmstand - M-F 9-5:30, Sa-Su 9-4 - and will be until furthur notice.

Please see our web site for food preservation resources. 

Thanks for supporting us!
Oakridge Farms]]>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:34:49 -0500<![CDATA[Oakridge Farms-Fall is in the Air]]>
We have a busy week ahead as we begin to harvest pumpkins and winter squash, with a potential for frost (fingers crossed the forcast changes) later in the week we are reminded that the end of the growing season isn't up to us and it can come any day now! Can, freeze, dehydrate and EAT your local veggies!

We have canning tomatoes available, no need to place an order just stop by the farm stand at 125 Cty Rd CB!  The price has been reduced to $20/half bushel and $40/bushel.  We also have 10# boxes for just $10.

Store updates:
Cty A - self-serve with sweet corn, melons and tomatoes

True Value - closed for the season

CB Farmstand - Open daily M-F 9-5:30, Sa-Su 9-4

Please see our web site for food preservation resources. 

Thanks for supporting us!
Oakridge Farms]]>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:53:40 -0500