Community Supported Agriculture Q&A:
- How much does it cost? 2011 share cost is $500 for 20+ weeks.
- How much (quantity) is a share? It depends.
The first weeks of the share in May are a celebration of the beginning of summer, just a teaser of what is to come. Lettuces, spinach, radishes, scallions, and other "cold crops" fill the shares.
Gradually we add-on one vegetable after another: peas, beans, zucchini, broccoli, until all of a sudden, it's August: the tomatoes are exploding, the peppers are gorgeous... you get the idea. Then, the roots: potatoes, carrots, squash, onions. And fresh herbs...oh, the herbs, peppered into your share all season.
OK, to answer your question: you may walk-away with 1-4 bags of veggies, depending on the time-of-year.
- How long is the season? The season will run from early-mid May through mid-late October. Last year, we delivered 20 weeks, the year before, 23 weeks. Mother Nature rules, so if she has any particular plans for us, we go-with-the-flow.
- What will I get each week, can I choose my veggies? Sorry, no, you get whatever is fresh that week. We have a "swap system". You can leave whatever you don't like and help yourself to extras others have left.
- Where will I pick-up my vegetables? You'll either fetch veggies at the West Lafayette Farmer's Market on Wednesday from 3:00-6:00, at the Lafayette Farmer's Market, or at the farm.
- What happens if I go on vacation? Please send a friend or relative to fetch your veggies...share the love!
- Where is the farm? The farm is about 4 miles east of the intersection of highways SR 38 & I 65.
- Can I visit the farm or help with farming? You bet! We re delighted to show you around or put you to work!...just let us know, and we'll arrange it.
- What's on the menu this year?
Lettuce (numerous varieties)
Radishes
(several varieties)
Spinach
Scallions
Kale
Peas
Onions (yellow, red & sweet)
Tomatoes (boatloads of varieties)
Potatos (red, white, gold and fingerlings)
Brussel Sprouts (come on, they're good!)
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Green beans
Cucumber
Shallots
Zucchini
Sweet Bell Peppers
Eggplant
Hot peppers (several beautiful varieites (and hot!))
Cabbage
Cantelope
Squash (many varieties)
Eggplant
Leeks
Carrots
Pumpkin
Watermelon
Various herbs (oregano, basil, chives, thyme, cilantro, parsley...more)
Garlic (numerous varieties)
About certification: all of our vegetables and herbs are grown from certified organic seed or plants. We always have and always will grow naturally, without any chemicals or pesticides. No federal certification labeling program will change the way we farm.
About washing: we always wash our vegetables before distributing them to our customers or selling wholesale. We do what we call a "field wash". You still may find some residual soil or mulch on your veggies. Please thoroughly wash your vegetables when getting them home.
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