Where am I getting all of this great produce?
The folks at George Hall Farm in Simsbury, Connecticut have wonderfully supported me and my cooking adventures for quite some time. I'd like to personally thank them for supplying me with amazing, fresh, GMO Free, All Organic Produce. Everything that I feature in my blog is part of their weekly CSA.
You can check out their website here, http://georgehallfarm.com
What's CSA?
With more and more family farms selling out to corporate giants because of high costs, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a great way for local farmers to provide fresh produce to the local community and gain another avenue for income instead of selling only at markets. In addition, by providing this service to the community, the community, in turn, helps a locally-owned family farm stay locally-owned and family run. How does it work?
By purchasing of one or more shares, you, as a member, are entitled to come to the farm once a week, now Tuesday, from 2:00pm through 6:00pm, to pick up your share of fresh produce. There is also a Winter CSA starting in November and ending in December.
The folks at George Hall Farm in Simsbury, Connecticut have wonderfully supported me and my cooking adventures for quite some time. I'd like to personally thank them for supplying me with amazing, fresh, GMO Free, All Organic Produce. Everything that I feature in my blog is part of their weekly CSA.
You can check out their website here, http://georgehallfarm.com
What's CSA?
With more and more family farms selling out to corporate giants because of high costs, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a great way for local farmers to provide fresh produce to the local community and gain another avenue for income instead of selling only at markets. In addition, by providing this service to the community, the community, in turn, helps a locally-owned family farm stay locally-owned and family run. How does it work?
By purchasing of one or more shares, you, as a member, are entitled to come to the farm once a week, now Tuesday, from 2:00pm through 6:00pm, to pick up your share of fresh produce. There is also a Winter CSA starting in November and ending in December.
How much does a share cost?
A share for the Summer farming season costs $525. A Winter CSA share costs an additional $160 or $685 for the full year. This can be shared by two people if you make your own arrangements for sharing and pickup. Payments can also be made in equal installments but please call first to set this up.
What are the benefits?
Our produce is picked fresh so it really is at the peak of its nutritional value. You can taste and see the difference. CSA members can also visit the pick-your-own cut flower garden during the summer months.
What are the risks?
Because this is a community supported venture and although the farmer is committed to the best of his ability to provide high-quality organic produce and produce grown as naturally as we can, there are risks in agriculture (Mother Nature’s whims) that need to be shared by the whole community. Your payment entitles you to a share of the produce we harvest during the relevant growing season.
A share for the Summer farming season costs $525. A Winter CSA share costs an additional $160 or $685 for the full year. This can be shared by two people if you make your own arrangements for sharing and pickup. Payments can also be made in equal installments but please call first to set this up.
What are the benefits?
Our produce is picked fresh so it really is at the peak of its nutritional value. You can taste and see the difference. CSA members can also visit the pick-your-own cut flower garden during the summer months.
What are the risks?
Because this is a community supported venture and although the farmer is committed to the best of his ability to provide high-quality organic produce and produce grown as naturally as we can, there are risks in agriculture (Mother Nature’s whims) that need to be shared by the whole community. Your payment entitles you to a share of the produce we harvest during the relevant growing season.