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...is a partnership between farmers and the people who use the farmer's produce. Within this partnership is the idea that all people are responsible for the care of the earth. Members of a CSA support the farmers as they tend the earth in a responsible way while growing the highest quality produce.
Where do I get my Veggies?
We harvest for the CSA on Thursday morning. Farm pick up is on Thursday from 5 to 7 PM, 'buffet' style - which means you bag up your own produce (with advice from us on quatities).
How does it work?
We, the farmers, are responsible for the planting, tending and harvesting of the crops. Farm members buy a share of our harvest in advance of the growing season. This allows us to purchase seeds and other supplies when needed. It also relieves us of the need to market our produce at a time of the year when our energy is best spent growing vegetables. Each week during the growing season members pick up their share of the harvest either at the farm or pick up at Frankfort farmers market.
Each week from mid- June until around October 1 there will be a variety of fresh, in-season vegetables in the harvest. You will receive as much variety and quantity as conditions allow. The earliest harvests are limited to leafy greens, salad makings and some herbs. Mid summer harvests bulge with veggies in large variety and quantity. Our intent is not to provide quantities of veggies suitable for ‘putting by’ for the winter, though some members find there is enough to do some of that.
Most season there are some crops that do exceptionally well and others that produce less than expected. As partners in agriculture we share the benefits of bumper crops and the risks of a crop failure
How Many for Dinner?
We have found that a single share is usually suitable for a couple or a small family. This is almost always the place to start. If you find that you eat more produce than a single share, we can discuss a double share at a discount. We do not offer a 1/2 share, but several of our members split a share with friends.
Casey Reeves and Mariah Price Five Springs Farm 2009 Season
Thursday Pick up at the farm
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Share Options:
One share: $400
Payment options:
( ) $140 down, two additional payments
( ) Pay full amount
( ) I need another option (trade) - call us about this one
Find a map to the farm here:
Five Springs Farm
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