The Farm

Looking for locally grown food? The best food is what's grown closest to you. More and more people are recognizing the benefits of locally grown foods for freshness, flavor, and nutrition. Beginning in 2009 Eldredge Farm & Nursery is implementing a CSA Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Produce Subscription Program as a way for the food buying public to create a direct relationship with the farm where members receive a weekly ½ bushel basket of produce over the 20 week harvest period. These limited memberships will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

This program is a mutual commitment and partnership between a farm and supportive members of the community. The farmer(s) provide the wisdom and labor needed to nurture a harvest of produce, and members provide adequate financial support needed for the farm to operate in an economically sustainable manner. The farm benefits from having a reliable market at an equitable price, and members receive fresh, local, and affordable produce grown by people they know and trust.

The program is essentially a season-long contract between members and the farm. The members commit to a pre-determined price for a share of the farm’s production. The farm harvests vegetables and herbs at the peak of readiness, divides them into a ½ bushel package for weekly member pick-up at a central distribution point on the farm. The farm selects seed varieties and coordinates planting dates to provide, with Mother Nature’s cooperation, abundant, diverse, and fantastically flavorful shares. Members know that they are receiving premium seasonal produce from a local farm in a conveniently at a fair price. It’s all of the pleasures of the farmers market, but with all your produce ready when you arrive!

If you are interested in joining this program, e-mail us at: eldredgefarmcsa@gmail.com