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Olin-Fox Farms' produce is exceptional enough to be sold before it is even grown. In Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), people sign up to receive a share of locally grown produce over a growing season. By joining a CSA you express your support for a locally grown food supply and for the farmers who grow it. CSA members pay for their shares in advance, allowing growers to plan ahead and purchase supplies for the coming season. Months prior to your first delivery, we are planning, planting and tending crops for you. In return, you will receive a weekly share of fresh, high quality produce that has minimal impact on our planet's resources by being raised Naturally, Organically, and Sustainably. The first CSAs started in Japan over 40 years ago. Some Japanese women became concerned about the decline of family farms in the face of rising food imports and they decided to do something about it. These women set up an agreement with local growers and established a direct connection between those who work the land and the local community. The Japanese word (takei) is translated as putting the farmer’s face on food." It is very important these days that you know who is raising your food and how they are doing it.
Share Information Olin-Fox Farms Provides our members with fresh high quality vegetables which promotes a healthy life style. In your weekly share you will receive a copy of our newsletter, The Weekly Weeder which contains news regarding the farms; food facts about the produce you will be receiving; and several recipes that relate to the produce for the week. The cost of a CSA share comprises a small portion of your food budget for a major and important part of your diet. Those who sign up for the All Season Program can spread payments out over 6 or 12 months. Seniors (65 and over) receive a 5% discount. The next all season program starts winter of 2009 Current programs still available are local Summer at Prorate cost for the remaining weeks in the program and the 10 week fall program. Weekly shares are composed of 5-10 varieties of produce. Our CSA shares include many varieties and specialty crops that are not usually found in most supermarkets. For a more extensive list, please see the Harvest Schedule for a more extensive list.
Projected Harvest Schedule Winter January, February & March Arugula, Bok Choi, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Free Range Eggs, Herbs, Horseradish, Kale, Microgreens, Mustard Greens, Radishes, Salad Mixes, Tatsoi, Natural Honey, Citrus from Florida Spring March, April, & May Arugula, Asparagus, Baby Carrots, Beets, Bok Choi, Cucumbers, Garlic Scapes, Herbs, New Potatoes, Radishes, Salad Mixes, Spinach, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Squash, Sugar Snap Peas, Swiss Chard, Tatsoi, Turnips Summer May, June, July, & August Apples, Beans, Blueberries, Cabbages, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Figs, Garlic, Herbs, Heirloom & Specialty Tomatoes, Hot Peppers, Leeks, Okra, Pears, Potatoes, Squash, Sweet Peppers, Watermelon Fall September, October, November & December Acorn Squash, Apples, Arugula, Beans, Bok Choi, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Garlic Greens, Head & Loose Leaf Lettuces, Herbs, Leafy Greens, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tatsoi, Winter Squash.
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