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COMMUNITY SHARED AGRICULTURE (CSA) By becoming a CSA Member, you "share" in the bounty of our farm! CSA Members receive a basket of in-season fresh organic vegetables, herbs and occasional fruit and cut flowers every week from approximately mid-June to the end of October. Members pick up their share at the farm once a week. On-farm pickups allow Members to speak with the farmers and see our farming practices firsthand. Weekly baskets of fresh, delicious, organic
produce. WHAT IS COMMUNITY SHARED AGRICULTURE? By becoming a CSA Member, you 'share' in the bounty of our farm! CSA Members receive a basket of in-season fresh organic vegetables, herbs and occasional fruit and cut flowers every week from approximately mid-June to the end of October. Members pick up their share at the farm once a week. On-farm pickups allow Members to speak with the farmers and see our farming practices firsthand.Our current food system gives us all cause for concern. Our food is trucked in from thousands of miles away. We do not know the farmer who grew the food or the practices they may have used. Our local farm families are losing their livelihoods. CSA seeks to address all of these concerns. Members help farmers earn a decent, reliable income while supporting local, organic food and sustainable farming. 'SHARE THE JOYS AND RISKS In the CSA arrangement, Members 'share' in the risks of farming. For example, if a particular crop is affected by weather or pests, Member baskets may be affected as well. However, if the year is good and there is a bumper crop, Members reap the windfall! This allows farmers to focus on doing what they do best: growing delicious organic food. WHAT WILL I GET?A typical produce basket contains 9-12 items that vary by the week and by the season. Staple crops include greens such as lettuce, spinach, chard, kale, herbs and green onions, plus carrots, tomatoes, peppers, squash, beets, oinions, parsnips, potatoes and corn. ECOLOGICAL FARMING We are a biodynamic farm in transition to certified organic status. We are committed to caring for the earth and maintaining the integrity of our land for future generations. We do not use any chemicals, artificial fertilizers or GMO’s. We use human labor whenever possible to reduce dependence on fossil fuel. We plant heirloom varieties of vegetables to preserve plant genetic diversity.
-Receive fresh, healthy organic produce -Support a unique community farm -Support sustainable farming practices -Know where your food comes from IS CSA RIGHT FOR YOU? -Want to eat locally and in season? -Care about what you eat, where it comes from, and how it's grown? -Welcome participation in farm activities? -Look upon CSA not only as a source of vegetables but as a connection to farmers, the Whole Village community, and the land where your food is grown? At Whole Village CSA you are not just a customer but a Member of our farm community. There are many ways to become involved with the CSA such as lending a hand in the garden, taking a walk on the property or taking part in one of our special seasonal events. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Please read the May 1 Whole Village CSA Newsletter for information on what we will grow this year, the cost of full and half shares and pick up schedules. BECOMING A MEMBER If you would like to become a Member please review the newsletter and follow the directions: Click here for the Whole Village CSA May 1 200 Newsletter in PDF format HOW TO CONTACT US If you have any further questions please contact our CSA Gardeners, Aerron, Adrienne or Graham Call: (519) 942-0168 or email csagarden@wholevillage.org |
| Last Update: May 4, 2008 |
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