Community Supported Agriculture
Here's How It Works...
CSA shareholders receive a portion of the farm's harvest weekly from early June through October, with optional distributions for Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays. Members receive the freshest, highest quality certified organic produce available at wholesale cost.
Photography by Lauren Kennaley
Benefits of being a CSA Shareholder:
- Organically-grown vegetables and fruits, harvested at their peak of nutritional value.
- A large variety of pick-your-own vegetables, berries, herbs, and flowers.
- A weekly e-newsletter containing seasonal recipes, as well as an update on the crops and notice of upcoming events.
- The opportunity to learn how your food is grown.
- Access to Green Meadows fields and trails.
- An open invitation to festivals and workshops.
- Support of the local economy, the
community, and local agriculture.
The Risk
Each growing season brings unique challenges. Occasionally a crop may fail due to conditions beyond our control. Our goal is to provide you with abundance throughout the growing season by growing a variety of produce.
The Harvest
Seasonality affects the size of your weekly share, but typically you will receive a large bag of produce. Here is a sample of what varieties you can expect:
June
Head lettuce, Radishes,
Spinach,
Bok choi,
Mesclun mix,
Arugula,
Kale,
Swiss Chard,
Peas (PYO),
Beets,
Rhubarb.
August
Head lettuce,
Celeriac or celery,
Eggplant,
Tomatoes,
Summer squash,
Carrots,
Mixed greens,
Peppers,
Garlic,
Cherry Tomatoes (PYO),
Blueberries (PYO),
Herbs (PYO).
October
Head lettuce,
Broccoli,
Cabbage,
Arugula,
Radishes,
Spinach,
Kale,
Swiss Chard,
Winter squash,
Beets,
Carrots,
Potatoes,
Onions,
Mixed greens,
Herbs (PYO).
PYO = Pick Your Own
Learn more about our Grocery Co-op
CSA members are also invited to join our grocery
co-op. Members of the co-op pay a minimal mark up for natural and organic grocery items. Please ask to see a catalog at the farmstand.
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2008 CSA
is now full
2008 Prices
Vegetable Shares
Full Share $600
($50 deposit)
One full grocery bag-sized container of fresh produce per week (about 5-18 lbs. of produce).
Enough produce for a typical family of four.
Enough produce to feed one vegetarian adult.
Small Share $450
($50 deposit)
Enough produce to meet the needs of two adults.
NEW! Sponsor a lower income share $35.00
Meat Shares
Green Meadows Farm raises a limited number of heritage breed animals that members can make a deposit as a "commitment" to purchase the meat when available.
Turkey
SOLD OUT FOR 2008
One share will buy one turkey, weighing approx.10-15 lbs.,
$4.50 per lb. ($20 deposit per turkey)
Lamb
SOLD OUT FOR 2008
One share will be ½ lamb, approx. 30 lbs. of assorted cuts, @ $6.00 per lb. hanging weight. ($20 deposit per share)
Pork
SOLD OUT FOR 2008
One share is approx. 40 lbs. of assorted cuts @ $4.00 per lb. hanging weight. ($20 deposit per share)
Chicken
SOLD OUT FOR 2008
One chicken, approx. 3 – 4 pounds @ $3.50 per pound dressed weight. (no deposit required for chicken)
Fruit Shares
Additional fruit is available at wholesale cost from our partners at Cider Hill Farm. These peaches and apples are not certified organic but are grown using IPM (Integrated Pest Management) methods, with minimal spraying. August through October, 11 weeks in total with a distribution of a ½ peck per share, approximately 5 lbs., per week.
Pricing and sign up in June 2008
Flower Shares
$75 per share
($25 deposit)
The flower share provides you with cut flowers from the field next to the farmstand each week. The flower share is "pick-your-own" from mid-July through October.
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