Find a CSA Near You!
Find a CSA Near You!
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How do you feel coming home from the grocery store laden down with bags? Have you ever felt empowered, or connected? Joining a CSA can do
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that, each week of your share of the harvest connects you to both the people and the land that grew it. Connection comes from your direct investment into growing the food— not to several middlemen steps to pack and transport and sell it to you. And those investments surely help a farm grow— springtime is a financial puzzle for farmers each year as they have huge outlays to grow the food that won’ t be purchased for months. Incoming CSA funds this time of year balance the equation. CSAs are the most direct way to support local farms.
That being said, there are a number of myths surrounding CSAs that keep people from jumping in. Folks sometimes think a CSA is too expensive. CSAs are actually a pretty inexpensive way to get really high-quality produce. The breakdown is between $ 15-20 per week- you get way more, and higher quality for your money this way. The balance of the cost is usually due at one time but some farms split up registration costs weekly or monthly – be sure to ask. People also worry they will just have to eat kale all year. In reality, farmers work extremely hard to plan out a season of constant variety for CSA members and many CSAs let customers choose their favorite options each week, if say kale really isn’ t your thing. Some CSAs include fruit, eggs, cheese etc. There are far more myths we bust in our“ Is a CSA for me?” quiz. If you decide to jump in, most CSAs start by April so hurry— you too can come home with a bag full of community connections— along with the freshest food around.
Scan to take the quiz n Common Root Farm Derwood, MD Local. Fresh. Certified Oganic. Common Root Farm near Rockville and Olney is offering a diversified vegetable CSA. We grow the best tasting and most nutritious vegetables using organic and regenerative practices. Feed yourself and your family the best! We offer choice and flexibility with on farm pickup and home delivery. Visit our website for more details.
Ryan Kalivretenos www. commonrootfarm. com
( 301) 639-8316
n House in the Woods Farm Frederick County, MD Pickups on the farm, just on the edge of the Ag Reserve. Heirloom vegetables are a specialty. Ilene and Phil Freedman houseinthewoods. com( 301) 461-6575 ilene @ houseinthewoods. com
n Lemon House Farm Burtonsville, MD Egg Club is Lemon House Farm’ s first CSA program offering— a bi-weekly egg share. By joining our CSA, you are guaranteed customized delivery of pasture raised eggs in a rainbow of colors to a convenient pick-up location in your neighborhood for the duration of the season.( 240) 676-0172 lemonhousefarm @ gmail. com
n Three Farm cooperative CSA Love & Grit Farm + East Rivendell Farm + Giovanni’ s Farm are delighted to once again grow in partnership as we work to add depth and consistency to our offerings. Our CSA season will run for 30 weeks from the beginning of May through the end of November. Each week we harvest from three farms’ abundance and divide amongst our members in the form of a share for pickup at your choice of location and day of the week. Your membership in our CSA program helps to support our local food economy and community. Kristin Rydland loveandgrit. com farmer @ loveandgrit. com
n One Acre Farm Boyds, MD One Acre Farm is a Certified Naturally Grown farm serving families in Montgomery County and DC. The farm, prioritizing both soil and farm team health, produces a diverse mix of vegetables for CSA shareholders. It also works closely with Manna Food Center to provide fresh nutritious vegetables for our community. Michael Protas oneacrefarm. com support @ oneacrefarm. com
n Red Wiggler Community Farm Germantown, MD Founded in 1996 and certified organic, our mission is to be a sustainable Care Farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn and grow healthy food. Half of our produce is distributed to lowincome and underserved residents in Montgomery County. Volunteer and educational opportunities are available. On-farm CSA pick up only, with pick-your-own flowers and herbs included all season long. Compost service is also included with CSA membership. Learn more at our website. Rachel Armistead www. redwiggler. org / csa( 301) 916-2216 csa @ redwiggler. org
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