CSA

Community Supported Agriculture is an innovative approach to connect local farmers with consumers. It establishes a regional food supply and a strong local economy. The CSA model originated 30 years ago in Japan. It has since traveled to the U.S and today there are over 1500 CSA’s in North America.

What is a CSA? CSA is a partnership of mutual commitment between a farm and a community of local supporters. There is a direct link between the production and consumption of food. The supporters purchase a share of the harvest and cover the farms expenses like seeds, electricity for water, land costs, fertility inputs, and upkeep of equipment. The farm provides a healthy, diverse supply of fresh, seasonal produce throughout the growing season. This relationship between a farm and it’s supporters helps create an economically stable farm operation where members are ensured high quality produce and farmers are guaranteed an adequate price and reliable market for their food.
Responsibilities of a supporter:
As a CSA member you are committed to purchase a share of the farm. In return, you will receive a weekly box of mixed vegetables for the season.
You are also responsible for picking up your food at the Farm. Boxes are ready to pick up on Thursdays by 1:00p.m. They will be held until 10pm the same day.
2008-2009 Season July 2nd 2009 – May 27th 2010 39 weeks of produce Large Box $741.00 at $19.00/box Small Box $585.00 at $15.00/box *A deposit of $150 is at sign up for start up costs.

Print off a 2009/10 CSA calendar to see the harvest dates.
Print a Registration Form and mail it in with a deposit to sign up today.

CSA Membership

Here’s an idea of what we plant.

Warm Season crops- basil, cucumbers, eggplant, onions, peppers, potatoes, summer squash, tomatoes and zucchini.

Cool Season Crops- Asian greens, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, kale, lettuce, onions, potatoes, spinach, turnips and winter squash.