CSA
stands for Community Supported Agriculture. This idea is relatively new
to the US and came about in the 1980's. The concept of CSA is that
members of the "community" commit their support to the farmer for the
duration of the growing season and in return, the farmer provides those
members of the community with the products grown to the best of his
ability.
Members will pay a certain amount up
front, and will then receive a weekly basket/share containing a variety
of produce. Members should understand that the growing season in
Kentucky is ever changing; therefore, the products may change weekly as
well. By becoming a CSA member, the customer will be reaping the
benefits of the growing season, but will also have risk, as the farmer
does, due to weather and any other obstacles that may occur. The CSA
allows people to feel a real connection to their local farmers and the
land they operate on. Therefore, CSA members will be receiving healthy,
fresh, and local farm products weekly, while also knowing the people
and the farm they are supporting.
Are You a Good Candidate for our CSA? |
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Cook Most Meals at Home |
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Willing to Try New Vegetables |
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Willing to Try New Recipes to Use Vegetables in Creative Ways |
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Desire to Learn about How Food is Grown |
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Desire to Help Support a Local Farmer and Support Sustainable Agriculture |
How our Produce CSA Works ...
CSA
Members can expect to receive a weekly basket/share of that weeks
harvest for 20 weeks. The produce will vary from week to week. The
members will pay a fee up front to hold their share because shares are
limited. If a member would like, they may pay the full amount at the
beginning. Otherwise, they can pay the remainder of the balance over
time, but all members must be paid in full by May 19th, 2012.
Full Shares - designed for a family of 4-6 people costs $500.00 for the season (20 wks).
Half Shares - designed for a family of 2-3 people costs $290.00 for the season (20 wks).
We also offer shares for free range brown eggs!
Half a Dozen Share - $35.00 for 20 wks.
1 Dozen Share - $70.00 for 20 wks.
Now offering a Beef CSA Program
For more information, see our
Beef CSA Contract.
Sorry, but we are at our limit for Beef CSA for this season
PICK UP SHARES!!!
We will have several different pick ups during the week. These pick up locations can be seen on the CSA Contract and you may check which place is the most convenient for you.
Click here to sign up and call Jessica for more information 502-316-4474
