Summer CSA at Tracie's Community Farm, LLC
The season begins mid June and continues through the beginning of October for 17 weeks. Each week, we harvest and wash the veggies that are at their peak flavor, and pack them into baskets. A weekly newsletter is included, explaining how things are going on the farm, how to prepare and store your veggies and what you can expect in the next week’s basket. There are also many recipes available here on the website.
As the season progresses, you will receive ample shares of the bounty. You can check out the anticipated harvest dates on the chart to get a better idea of what to expect. Last year was the worst season we've ever seen due to all the rain. I'm anticipating much increased yields and increased this year's share to a 3:2:1 ratio from last season's 4:2:1 ratio. By doing this we had to raise prices slightly, as we will not be able to take on as many shares, but are hoping the amounts will better suit your needs.
Large Family Share - $600
Family Share $450
Single Share $350.
Additional Options: We don't include these in basic share to better meet your preferences.
Each Week = $30 or every other week=$15. We'll start chard every other share first week and kale 2nd so you can rotate them if you prefer. Each option adds $1.76 per week (market value $2-3). If you use more of these, order 2+ shares:
-Mesclun Share (.25 lb per week)
-Herb Share (1/wk, inc bags basil for pesto)
-Baby Lettuce Mix Share (6 oz/wk Aug-Oct when less head lettuce is coming in)
-Chard Share (.75 lb)
-Kale Share (.5 lb)
The price of the share includes delivery. If you choose to pick up at the farm, you’ll receive $60 discount off your share. We have a swap table at the farm so you can swap veggies you don’t want for those you do want. To ensure the freshness of you share please pick up on your pick-up day between 5:30 - 9:00 PM. Your baskets will be available the following day on the swap table. If it isn't picked up, it will be up for grabs for other members when they pick up their share on the next harvest day.
Their is a late fee of $20 for those who join after March 15th.
About the Farm
After 9 years in Sullivan, in fall 2007, the farm moved to it’s permanent home in Fitzwilliam on 33 acres of Conservation Land. We moved our perennials, greenhouses, supplies, built a beautiful barn from pine harvested and milled onsite and grew on 4 acres of previous hay fields for 210 families, a farmstand, and local restaurants. 2009 will mark our 11th year of producing delicious, healthy vegetables for our growing community. Members are encouraged to come to the farm to visit and/or help out. It feeds a part of all of us to be a part of how our food is grown. We host on farm potlucks where you have the opportunity to share good food, conversation and cultivate community.
Compost, and other organic amendments are added to the soil to create a diverse, living environment for healthy plant growth. In order to protect the delicate balance between beneficials and pests, the greater environment, as well as the health of those who come in contact with the vegetables, we do not use herbicides, chemical insecticides, or fungicides. Pest problems are prevented through crop rotation, row covers, and timely cultivation. Cover crops are used to prevent erosion, add organic matter to the soil and capture nutrients that would otherwise be lost to leaching.
Other Options
For those who would like fresh bread in addition to the 1st two weeks of Orchard Hill bread, jam and honey that come with the baskets, there will be 5 types of bread on rotation each week. Log Cabin Organic Granola homemade by Val Van Meier is available every week or every other week. There are also a limited number of egg shares available. Additional honey, maple syrup, and bulk vegetables will be available on a per order basis and added to your next basket. After the Summer CSA season is over we will continue the season with a fall order list where you can order what you’d like on a week-to-week basis.
Share Care Fund
We created a share care fund to supplement the cost of shares to families in need. Last year, members donated $3,870 to supplement the shares of 9 families! If you need share care fund assistance for your share, please contact Tracie Smith. There is money to partially or fully pay off your share, depending on your needs.