community supported agriculture (CSA)
The start of broccoli harvest!
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"Community Supported Agriculture consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community’s farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production".
-United States Department of Agriculture
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Adrienne picking flowers and basil from the U-pick plot!
Community Supported Agriculture, more commonly referred to as "CSA," is a model of growing food in which consumers buy direct from the farm by pre-purchasing a farm "share" at a discount during the off-season in return for weekly pickups of fresh produce throughout the growing season. Think of it as a seasonal subscription to all that the farm produces.
Your weekly share of vegetables are harvested, washed and packed for same day pick up. It doesn't get any fresher than this! And because we do not have to store or ship your vegetables, we can choose varieties based on their flavor and texture--and not whether they can endure long transit times or rough handling. In order to provide your favorites while also offering some new or unique things, we grow nearly 100 varieties of 40 different vegetables crops. But know that while we offer variety, we always aim to include the staples. Check here for a list of our 2021 offerings.
FARM PICK-UP: Unlike other CSAs in the area, we offer you the chance to come out to the farm to pick up your share. The CSA is laid out "market style," which means you get to pack your own shares, allowing you some options when choosing what goes home with you. Coming to the farm is an opportunity to see, interact with, and be part of our farm community. It also gives you the chance to partake in one of the benefits of your share - the Herb & Flower U-Pick Plot! This adds no extra cost to your share and is a perk of picking up from the farm. We love seeing members pick flowers and herbs to take home. While at the farm, members are always encouraged to walk around, explore and check on the farm's people and animals. Traditional share members receive weekly emails with details of the upcoming share, recipes and general farm happenings as well as first access to farm events, including our annual CSA Fall Potluck Celebration.
WHAT: The first step is figuring out the size share that best fits you and your household's needs. We offer two share sizes: a Full Share and a Half Share. .
Half Share - $380: Most popular! This share is great for couples or for families that regularly cook with vegetables but might be overwhelmed with a full share. You can expect 7-9 different vegetables every week for 20 weeks. An example of a share in August might include: 1 pound of rainbow carrots, 1 1/4 pounds of heirloom tomatoes, 1 head of lettuce, 2 sweet peppers, 1 slicing cucumber, 1 bunch of green onions and 1 head of garlic.
Full Share - $600: This share wins over vegetable lovers and avid cookers! Great for a veggie loving couple
or family. You can expect 8-12 different vegetables every week for 20 weeks. An example of a share in August
might include: 1 pound of rainbow carrots, 2 pounds of heirloom tomatoes, 1 head of lettuce, 1 bunch of Swiss
chard, 4 sweet peppers, 2 slicing cucumbers, 1 bunch of green onions, 1 head of garlic and 2 globe eggplant.
MIDLAND PICK-UP: If you're unable to pick up at the farm, new for 2020, we are now offering a Midland drop-off option to receive your weekly share.The benefit of a Midland pick up is convenience. Like the on-farm members, you also have the option to sign up for add-ons, items like Good Stead Farm eggs, Grazy Valley cheese, and more! And while you won't have the U-Pick garden option during pick up, you're welcome to stop out when it's convenient and help yourself to the garden, as well as walk around, explore and check on the farm's people and animals. You'll also receive our weekly emails with details of the upcoming share, recipes and general farm happenings as well as first access to farm events, including our annual CSA Fall Potluck Celebration.
Please note: You will not have the option of alternating or switching weeks to a Farm Pick up. All picks ups will be in Midland. Shares will be pre-packed for convenience. You must bring bags or boxes to take your share home.
Half Share - $380 + $72 = $452: Most popular! This share is great for couples or for families that are occasional vegetable eaters. You can expect 7-9 different vegetables every week for 20 weeks. An example of a share in August might include: 1 pound of rainbow carrots, 1 1/4 pounds of heirloom tomatoes, 1 head of lettuce, 2 sweet peppers, 1 slicing cucumber, 1 bunch of green onions and 1 head of garlic.
Full Share - $600 + $72 = $672: This share wins over vegetable lovers and avid cookers! Great for a veggie loving couple or family. You can expect 8-12 different vegetables every week for 20 weeks. An example of a share in August might include: 1 pound of rainbow carrots, 2 pounds of heirloom tomatoes, 1 head of lettuce, 1 bunch of Swiss chard, 4 sweet peppers, 2 slicing cucumbers, 1 bunch of green onions, 1 head of garlic and 2 globe eggplant.
Your weekly share of vegetables are harvested, washed and packed for same day pick up. It doesn't get any fresher than this! And because we do not have to store or ship your vegetables, we can choose varieties based on their flavor and texture--and not whether they can endure long transit times or rough handling. In order to provide your favorites while also offering some new or unique things, we grow nearly 100 varieties of 40 different vegetables crops. But know that while we offer variety, we always aim to include the staples. Check here for a list of our 2021 offerings.
FARM PICK-UP: Unlike other CSAs in the area, we offer you the chance to come out to the farm to pick up your share. The CSA is laid out "market style," which means you get to pack your own shares, allowing you some options when choosing what goes home with you. Coming to the farm is an opportunity to see, interact with, and be part of our farm community. It also gives you the chance to partake in one of the benefits of your share - the Herb & Flower U-Pick Plot! This adds no extra cost to your share and is a perk of picking up from the farm. We love seeing members pick flowers and herbs to take home. While at the farm, members are always encouraged to walk around, explore and check on the farm's people and animals. Traditional share members receive weekly emails with details of the upcoming share, recipes and general farm happenings as well as first access to farm events, including our annual CSA Fall Potluck Celebration.
WHAT: The first step is figuring out the size share that best fits you and your household's needs. We offer two share sizes: a Full Share and a Half Share. .
Half Share - $380: Most popular! This share is great for couples or for families that regularly cook with vegetables but might be overwhelmed with a full share. You can expect 7-9 different vegetables every week for 20 weeks. An example of a share in August might include: 1 pound of rainbow carrots, 1 1/4 pounds of heirloom tomatoes, 1 head of lettuce, 2 sweet peppers, 1 slicing cucumber, 1 bunch of green onions and 1 head of garlic.
Full Share - $600: This share wins over vegetable lovers and avid cookers! Great for a veggie loving couple
or family. You can expect 8-12 different vegetables every week for 20 weeks. An example of a share in August
might include: 1 pound of rainbow carrots, 2 pounds of heirloom tomatoes, 1 head of lettuce, 1 bunch of Swiss
chard, 4 sweet peppers, 2 slicing cucumbers, 1 bunch of green onions, 1 head of garlic and 2 globe eggplant.
- WHEN: The CSA season begins in May and ends in October, for a total of 20 weeks. You decide your weekly pick up day, either Tuesday or Friday, between the times of 4-7pm.
- WHERE: The farm is located just 15 minutes north of Midland, off of US10W. Our address is 6099 N. Meridian Road (M30) in Hope, 48628.
- HOW: Signup for the 2021 season will begin in January.
MIDLAND PICK-UP: If you're unable to pick up at the farm, new for 2020, we are now offering a Midland drop-off option to receive your weekly share.The benefit of a Midland pick up is convenience. Like the on-farm members, you also have the option to sign up for add-ons, items like Good Stead Farm eggs, Grazy Valley cheese, and more! And while you won't have the U-Pick garden option during pick up, you're welcome to stop out when it's convenient and help yourself to the garden, as well as walk around, explore and check on the farm's people and animals. You'll also receive our weekly emails with details of the upcoming share, recipes and general farm happenings as well as first access to farm events, including our annual CSA Fall Potluck Celebration.
Please note: You will not have the option of alternating or switching weeks to a Farm Pick up. All picks ups will be in Midland. Shares will be pre-packed for convenience. You must bring bags or boxes to take your share home.
- WHAT: The first step is figuring out the size share that best fits you and your household's needs. We offer two share sizes for in-town pick up: a Full Share and a Half Share. PLEASE NOTE: To cover transportation and time, $3.60 will be added to each share's pick up. For 20 weeks, this will add $72 to the total.
Half Share - $380 + $72 = $452: Most popular! This share is great for couples or for families that are occasional vegetable eaters. You can expect 7-9 different vegetables every week for 20 weeks. An example of a share in August might include: 1 pound of rainbow carrots, 1 1/4 pounds of heirloom tomatoes, 1 head of lettuce, 2 sweet peppers, 1 slicing cucumber, 1 bunch of green onions and 1 head of garlic.
Full Share - $600 + $72 = $672: This share wins over vegetable lovers and avid cookers! Great for a veggie loving couple or family. You can expect 8-12 different vegetables every week for 20 weeks. An example of a share in August might include: 1 pound of rainbow carrots, 2 pounds of heirloom tomatoes, 1 head of lettuce, 1 bunch of Swiss chard, 4 sweet peppers, 2 slicing cucumbers, 1 bunch of green onions, 1 head of garlic and 2 globe eggplant.
- WHEN: The CSA season begins in May and ends in October, for a total of 20 weeks. Pick up is every Tuesday from 4-6pm.
- WHERE: Location pending.
- HOW: Signup for the 2021 season will begin in January.
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