Our
C.S.A. begins in mid to late June and lasts until mid-October
or a killing frost. Members pick up their full shares on
either Mondays or Wednesdays from 3:00-7:00 PM.
As
a member you will be able to pick your own herbs from our
herb garden and you can pick from a planting of cherry tomatoes.
Our members are invited to come to the farm not only on
pick-up day, but anytime. Come to visit the animals, picnic,
or to see how your food is grown. Children are always welcome,
but they must be supervised. We have a farm pond and many
types of equipment on which they could be hurt.
We
will have our own free range eggs for sale. The chickens
are fed un-medicated grain and have plenty of room to run
in.
Volunteer help is always appreciated and welcomed,
pick-up days especially. A limited number of work shares
are available. A work share member works 8 hours a week
throughout the season and receives a share as payment..
If
you have any questions please call George or Debbie Kirk
at
978-448-5871, or contact
us by email.
High
quality produce grown using sustainable and organic practices.
What
is Community Supported Agriculture?
Community
Supported Agriculture (C.S.A) is a relationship between farmers
and community members who pay the farmer a membership fee to receive
a weekly share of the crop during the growing season. This guarantees
the farmer an outlet for his produce and the members a variety
of foods harvested at teir peak. Linking the farmer with consumers
allows people to have a personal connection with their food and
the land on which it grows.
With a C.S.A., payment is in advance at an agreed-on price. Consider
also that the food is produced locally rather than transported long
distances. The farmer and the shareholder share in the bounty of
the season and also in the risk of crop failure or lesser harvest
of some crops. By planting a large variety of crops, the risk of
crop failure is reduced.
If the CSA idea is new to you, please click here for more information:
Just
what is CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and How Does It Work?
