2010 CSA Enrollment Form – Currently all shares are accounted for.  If you want to be on a waiting list or want to be notified about individual market crops, use the signup form below.

Since several people have asked about our vegetables, we have decided to offer a few shares of a subscription type CSA this year.  If you are interested in healthy, local produce, now is the time to let us know!  A subscription CSA does not require field time from the participants (but you are always welcome to help – and can often snack when helping).

We are offering shares at a super low cost of $125 this year.  A share entitles you to a weekly 1/2 bushel bag filled as full as the produce and season allows. That’s a super low cost of less than $8 a week!   The expectation is to provide weekly delivery to a pre-arranged pick-up point from the start of the harvesting season at the end of June through the end of the season in October/November (with larger shares likely in October with pumpkins and gourds taking up more space).  Over the season the share size varies; smaller quantities in the early weeks of June contrast to the bounty of late August.

We are deliberately keeping this initial year’s costs very low compared to other local CSA’s since this is a big learning year for all of us involved.  We plan to learn if a subscription CSA model will work for our farm.  You may want to learn about utilizing local and seasonal food or may just be  looking for a source of fresh produce that you trust.   Either way, we also plan to provide our  best recipes  for getting the most from the vegetables that are harvested together.

If you are not familiar with the concepts of sharing in the risk and reward of a CSA, we recommend you visit the Local Harvest website to learn more – http://www.localharvest.org/csa/

CSA FAQ’s

Is all your produce “organic”?

We have not – nor do we intend to acquire organic certification for our farm. Organic certification is a cumbersome process that we feel is not altogether necessary in order to market our products safely and successfully . We certainly strive to produce everything as naturally as possible, and using cover crops to increase soil fertility, using manure as a primary fertilizer source, composting and natural pesticide use (or proximal plantings to control pests) are all things we want in the food we eat.  So, we can assure you that since we are eating from the same fields as you, that’s what you are getting.  Our other FAQ page has some more information about organic and our practices. (read this old post to learn about organic certification in general)

What is this vegetable – and what do  I do with it?

Sure – you know what peas and carrots are.  We try and provide standard vegetables and a few interesting or unique ones.  We expect you will be amazed the first time you have a farm fresh potato and compare it to a store bought one, but what about the “strange green thing” that may be in your share bag?  If you don’t know what it is, don’t be afraid to ask.  Not only will we describe it to you, but we can offer great recipes too.

How much do I get each week?

A share consists of a 1/2 bushel sized reusable bag that you are given at the start of the season.  Each week when you pick up your next share, you are expected to return the bag.  If you forget it,  just bring it the next week!

What if I can’t pick up that week (vacation, illness, over slept)?

We can’t guarantee that your produce will be waiting for you anywhere.  You are welcome to call and see if it’s available at the farm but we will try and donate any unclaimed shares to local food banks.  Also – in the heat of the summer – you might not want the produce a day after a missed pickup.  It’s just better if you arrive and pick up on the schedule or send a substitute.  Either way, if you can’t make it for any reason, the sooner you let us know, the better the chance we might be able to accommodate you.

Will my bag always be full?

That’s certainly the plan!  You committed your money to our farm and we are committing our labor and love of the land to produce for you the best vegetables possible.  However, we can’t control the weather, diseases or animals; that’s just part of the risk involved by committing to a season of fresh, local produce on a farm you can plant your feet upon.  We are experienced vegetable gardeners but it’s important that we convey the risks that are beyond our control!

What crops are you planting?

We are expecting to harvest asparagus, peas, lettuce, cabbage, beets, kale, swiss chard, carrots, beans, kohlrabi, cucumbers, summer squashes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn, melons, broccoli, cauliflower, winter squashes, onions, garlic, potatoes, leeks, celery root, pumpkins / gourds, turnips, parsnips…  and some other things too Some cut flowers and herbs will be included as well.  The weather and seasons factor into which crops do well, so this list should be considered a rule of thumb rather than a guarantee.

Will your produce taste as good as your chickens?

We think so – and the main reason is because we grow a LOT of heirloom varieties.  Heirlooms are noted for their amazing flavors and the inability to ship them over long distances.  You can expect to find tastes and textures in standard vegetables that will impress your taste-buds!

Are you still raising chickens?

Of course we are – if you haven’t already signed up you should now – they are gonna go fast this year! Sign Up for Chicken Information HERE.