Community Supported Agriculture
The Mount Jackson Farmers' Market is proud to partner with Public House Produce to provide CSA shares for 2012.
"CSA Share Boxes" are your guarantee to the freshest, local bounty of produce each week during the growing season.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) consists of individuals who pledge in advance to support a farm operation, agreeing to share in the anticipated seasonal start-up-costs. In return, the season’s harvest is distributed among participating members.
By joining a CSA, you express your support for locally grown food and to the farmers who grow it. A CSA creates a unique relationship between the consumers and the producers—nowadays, not many people actually know the farmer who picked the tomatoes they are eating!
How it works:
Members purchase shares by May 1st. Share boxes will be available at the Market for pick-up on Wednesdays.
Each week during the growing season, vegetable shares are harvested and distributed via CSA SHARE BOXES. The exact dates of the season are weather dependent - with the season typically beginning the last week of May and ending the first week of October. The variety of produce depends on the season, but he boxes are always full to the brim with the freshest, local produce available. At the beginning of the season, quantities tend to be smaller, with a focus on salad and greens. By the middle of the season, the variety and quantity is at its greatest. For many members, it is a completely new experience to follow the growing season so closely. With the CSA boxes, you will receive a weekly e-mail newsletter with food preparation tips, recipes, crop news, and other items of interest.
Who Should NOT join the CSA?
We've learned that people who fall into the following categories are not a good match for the CSA program:
"CSA Share Boxes" are your guarantee to the freshest, local bounty of produce each week during the growing season.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) consists of individuals who pledge in advance to support a farm operation, agreeing to share in the anticipated seasonal start-up-costs. In return, the season’s harvest is distributed among participating members.
By joining a CSA, you express your support for locally grown food and to the farmers who grow it. A CSA creates a unique relationship between the consumers and the producers—nowadays, not many people actually know the farmer who picked the tomatoes they are eating!
How it works:
Members purchase shares by May 1st. Share boxes will be available at the Market for pick-up on Wednesdays.
Each week during the growing season, vegetable shares are harvested and distributed via CSA SHARE BOXES. The exact dates of the season are weather dependent - with the season typically beginning the last week of May and ending the first week of October. The variety of produce depends on the season, but he boxes are always full to the brim with the freshest, local produce available. At the beginning of the season, quantities tend to be smaller, with a focus on salad and greens. By the middle of the season, the variety and quantity is at its greatest. For many members, it is a completely new experience to follow the growing season so closely. With the CSA boxes, you will receive a weekly e-mail newsletter with food preparation tips, recipes, crop news, and other items of interest.
Who Should NOT join the CSA?
We've learned that people who fall into the following categories are not a good match for the CSA program:
- Anyone who is away on vacation many weeks (it's your responsibility to have someone pickup your share if you are gone).
- Anyone who thinks this is a good way to save lots of money. It isn't. We offer good value and quality at a fair price.
- People who don't really like to cook or who don't eat at home often.
- Folks who don't like vegetables or who don't like trying new foods.
Share Types
16 Week Half Share - $328.00 tax included
fresh produce for 2 to 3 people for 16 weeks 16 Week Full Share - $656.00 tax included fresh produce for a family of 4 or more for 16 weeks 22 Week Half Share - $451.00 tax included 22 Week Full Share - $902.00 tax included Share boxes will be available at the Market for pick-up on Wednesdays. The boxes MUST be returned the following week. Our suggestion is to simply bring re-useable bags and leave the boxes. Half Share members will receive one box per week while Full Share members will receive two boxes. Our goal is to provide our members with a variety of high quality fresh produce. Download 2012 CSA Application Here
2012 Harvest Chart
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Sample Half Share
Below are examples of varieties and quantities in a half share
JUNE New Potatoes - Red or White (1 lb) Lettuce (1 to 2 Bibs) Spinach (12 oz) Broccoli - Premium Crop (1 Crown) Onions - Candy or Mars (3) Beets - Detroit Dark Red (1 Bunch) Peas - Laxton Progress (1 to 2 lbs) JULY Broccoli - Premium Crop (1 Crown) Cucumbers - Dasher II (2 or 3) Basil and Cilantro (1 Bunch) Green Beans - Tenderette (1 to 2 lbs) Sweet Onions - 1 lb Squash - Yellow or Zucchini (3 to 5) Lettuce (1 - 2 Bibs) AUGUST Sweet Corn (One Dozen) Green Beans - Roma (1 to 2 lbs) Tomatoes - Several Varieties (4 to 6) Squash -Yellow or Patty Pan (4 to 6) Peppers - Sweet and Hot Varieties (3 to 5) Egg Plant - Santana (1 to 2) Edamame Beans - Edible Soy (1 lb) SEPTEMBER Sweet Corn - (One Dozen) Tomatoes - Several Varieties (4 to 6) Squash - Butternut, Yellow (3 to 5) Peppers - Sweet and Hot (3 to 5) Egg Plant - Fairy Tale (2 to 3) Lima - Ford Hook (2 lbs) Potatoes - Red, Gold or White (2 to 3 lbs) |
