csa: summer harvest share
CSA= community supported agriculture & is a dynamic farm movement over twenty years old, summed up as “share the bounty, share the risk " or perhaps better said, "in sickness & in health.” CSA engages farmer & consumer in a relationship in which consumer members pledge annually to pay a share of the farm’s economic needs & in return receive a share of the produce in weekly harvests, as well as other farm-specific benefits. Early pledges & payments provide funds for expenses incurred before harvesting begins & throughout season. Over time, there have developed many variations on how CSA comes together to serve a specific community. Our CSA is a more traditional box of veggies picked up once a week by CSA members.
How it works for the Summer Share: Members support the farm with a share of the budget & receive a share of the season’s harvest as a weekly harvest box, picked-up from a delivery site or on-farm. Included in each harvest is a delightful newsletter sharing farm news, recipes & produce information. Harvest shares average 10 - 12 pounds/week over the season, which runs 12 weeks beginning mid-late May. As is the nature of farming & farming with Nature, there are variables beyond our control. We suggest this is adequate for a family of 4, or 2 vegetarians; folks eat differently & this is only a guideline. Too much? Find a partner & share the harvest (see form: $20 partner fee). Share cost is $360 for the 12 week Summer Harvest Share. A signed pledge form & deposit ($180) or full payment reserves a share. We strongly encourage early deposits, but we accept pledges until all spots are filled. Early pledges are important to us & help with planning! Subsequent payment of $180 is due by June 1, 2012. We are offering 66 shares for 2012. Pick up on-farm or specific drop site locations in Lincoln. Harvest pick up is from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM on Mondays or Thursdays.
For Fall Harvest Share, see additional info here.
From the Field in 2012:
Late Spring Garden: Leaf lettuce, Swiss chard, snap & snow peas, scallions, spinach, Chinese cabbage, turnips, radishes, herbs. Other possibilities: broccoli, arugula, bok choi, rhubarb, cabbage, mizuna.
Early Summer Garden: Carrots, onions, summer squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, peppers, potatoes, garlic, herbs. Other possibilities: kale, lettuce, kohlrabi, cabbage, hot peppers, eggplant.
More than Just Good Food! The CSA experience is much more than good food. You know that you are offering vital core support to our farm & in return receive not only the harvest, but much more:
Our Pledge to You...Your Pledge to Us: We are excited about & committed to farming this way & pledge to do all we can within the constraints & variables of Nature & circumstances to provide a steady & bountiful supply of fresh herbs & vegetables through the harvest season. You pledge to pay your commitment in full, pick up your harvest box weekly, eat your share & if you volunteer & participate more, even better!
How it works for the Summer Share: Members support the farm with a share of the budget & receive a share of the season’s harvest as a weekly harvest box, picked-up from a delivery site or on-farm. Included in each harvest is a delightful newsletter sharing farm news, recipes & produce information. Harvest shares average 10 - 12 pounds/week over the season, which runs 12 weeks beginning mid-late May. As is the nature of farming & farming with Nature, there are variables beyond our control. We suggest this is adequate for a family of 4, or 2 vegetarians; folks eat differently & this is only a guideline. Too much? Find a partner & share the harvest (see form: $20 partner fee). Share cost is $360 for the 12 week Summer Harvest Share. A signed pledge form & deposit ($180) or full payment reserves a share. We strongly encourage early deposits, but we accept pledges until all spots are filled. Early pledges are important to us & help with planning! Subsequent payment of $180 is due by June 1, 2012. We are offering 66 shares for 2012. Pick up on-farm or specific drop site locations in Lincoln. Harvest pick up is from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM on Mondays or Thursdays.
For Fall Harvest Share, see additional info here.
From the Field in 2012:
Late Spring Garden: Leaf lettuce, Swiss chard, snap & snow peas, scallions, spinach, Chinese cabbage, turnips, radishes, herbs. Other possibilities: broccoli, arugula, bok choi, rhubarb, cabbage, mizuna.
Early Summer Garden: Carrots, onions, summer squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, peppers, potatoes, garlic, herbs. Other possibilities: kale, lettuce, kohlrabi, cabbage, hot peppers, eggplant.
More than Just Good Food! The CSA experience is much more than good food. You know that you are offering vital core support to our farm & in return receive not only the harvest, but much more:
- An additional benefit for supporting members (pledging $30 or more) & full CSA members is a 10% discount on produce & plants purchased from us at market or on-farm for the calendar year. This creates another opportunity to show our appreciation for folks' steadfast & continued support of our farming, as well as widen the circle of community more than we can with just the full CSA membership. The 10% discount does not apply to CSA membership (Summer or Fall Harvest Shares) , eggs or meat. Just plants & produce. Ask if you have questions!
- Hands-on & a place: Come visit animals, weed, picnic, enjoy the view, watch birds…
- Annual Spring Meeting: Meet, greet & peek at the season.
- Field days, potlucks & events: Field work & potlucks in April, May, June & July & usually August too. We also host other workshops & events throughout the year. Some workshops are fee based & open to the public.
- Newsletter: A lovely newsletter in your Summer Share box weekly, with recipes, news & more. See a sample newsletter.
- Lending library: Cooking & gardening, farming & philosophy books from our collection available for borrowing.
Our Pledge to You...Your Pledge to Us: We are excited about & committed to farming this way & pledge to do all we can within the constraints & variables of Nature & circumstances to provide a steady & bountiful supply of fresh herbs & vegetables through the harvest season. You pledge to pay your commitment in full, pick up your harvest box weekly, eat your share & if you volunteer & participate more, even better!
