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In basic terms, a CSA 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. Members or shareholders of the farm/garden pledge in advance to cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and the farmer’s salary. In return, they receive shares in the farm’s bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land.Members also share in risks, including poor harvest due to unfavorable weather or pests. — USDA definition.Homestead Farm's CSA is a 20 week season from May to October. Please note that the 2008 Season of shares has been completely sold. No further shares of CSA shall be sold this year.All CSA shares are sold "1st Come-1st Serve" basis" and 2009 shares will be available for purchase around February of 2009.
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Q1. What do I get for my money?
A. Shares are typically enough vegetables for a family of four for one week.
Q2. How big is a share?
A: The share size varies from week to week. Especially
in the very beginning and sometimes at the end of the growing season shares are smaller and in the middle you will be flash
steaming and freezing and canning and jarring, or just sharing with neighbors because the shares become so abundant.
Q3. How do I know if I need to order more than a single share for my family?
A. Shares are typically enough vegetables for a family of four for one week. If your family
is vegetarian or you have grown children you may want to order an additional share.
Q4. What does a typical share look like?
A. July 16, 07 Share:
8 Large Tomatoes
1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
4 Lg Squash
2 Lg Cucumbers
2 Hds Cabbage
3 Bunches of Radishes |
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By Phone: 410-928-3805
By Fax: 410-928-3850
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