Now taking 2012 CSA members!!!

What is a CSA?
Thinking about signing up for a CSA but want to learn more about the idea before you commit? Read on.

Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farm.

Here is the nitty-gritty: We invite you to purchase a share from the options below. We will then plant seeds for you on our rich black swamp soils. In return, you eat a grocery bag of our pre-selected chemical-free vegetables grown with organic practices. Remember the early bird gets the worm, so simply fill out the membership form linked below.

Weekly CSA newsletters
Are like having culinary teachings at your finger tips for seasonal meals. Ideas and fun information creates an atmosphere for mealtime pleasure.

Where do I go?
University of Toledo, Tuesday's 4:15 - 5:30
Martiz Research, Tuesday's 3:00
Promedica, Central Ave Toledo, Tuesday's TBA
Bowling Green Farmers' Market
Findlay (tenatively)
Clyde (time and location TBA)
Norwalk at Mossman's Music Store (time TBA)
Farm from 3:00-6:00 choose: Wed - Sat

How it works

Read over the (9) share options below. Print off the membership form, choose your payment plan and mail in deposit to reserve your spot.

CSA shares

1. Standard Vegetable Share -
(20) weeks (June 1 - October 15) Provides (2) grocery bags a week of delicious vegetables - enough to feed two adults and two children.

Triple Payment Option—
$214.00              1^st payment previous December
$214.00              2^nd payment February 1^st$214.00              3^rd payment April 1^stDual Payment Option—
$320.00              1^st payment previous December
$320.00              2^nd payment April 1^stLump Sum—
$640.00              Payment at sign up

2. Split Vegetable Share -
(20) weeks (June 1 - October 15) Provides (1) grocery bag a week of delicious vegetables - feeds two adults.

Triple Payment Option—
$107.00              1^st payment previous December
$107.00              2^nd payment February 1^st$107.00              3^rd payment April 1^stDual Payment Option—
$160.00              1^st payment previous December
$160.00              2^nd payment April 1^stLump Sum—
$320.00              Payment at sign up

Fruit specialty share

3. Standard Fruit Add-on Share -
(20) weeks (June 1 -- October 15) Provides (2) types of seasonal fruit a week, some grown by neighboring farms.
Dual Payment Option— Lump Sum—
$75.00 1^st payment February 1^st $150.00 $75.00 2^nd payment April 1^st

4. Split Fruit Add-on Share -
(20) weeks (June 1 -- October 15) Provides (1) type of seasonal fruit a week, some grown by neighboring farms.
Dual Payment Option— Lump Sum—
$37.50 1^st payment February 1^st $75.00 $37.50 2^nd payment April 1^st

Spelt bread share Add-on

GOOD FOR YOU, NEVER TASTED SO SWEET. In an effort to supply fresh, local healthy breads to those who want more variety in their CSA share read more...

5. One Loaf Spelt Bread Share - $17.50 (5) deliveries (June 1 - October 15) Provides one loaf each month:
(1) French baquette, Snail or Italian

6. Two Loaf Spelt Bread Share - $35 (5) deliveries (June - October 15) Provides two loaves each month:
(1) French baquette, Snail or Italian
(1) Focaccia

        7. Three Loaf Spelt Bread Share - $65 (5) deliveries (June - October) Provides three loaves each month:
                (1) French baquette, Snail or Italian
                (1) Focaccia
              (1) Whole loaf slicing bread (high-end loaf larger size)

Extended season share

8. Standard Add-on -
(6) weeks (Oct 21 -- Nov 28) Provides (2) grocery bags a week of delicious vegetables - feeds two adults and two children.
Lump Sum: $192.00 due August 1st.

9. Split Add-on -
(6) weeks (Oct 21 -- Nov 28) Provides (1) grocery bag a week of delicious vegetables - feeds two adults.
Lump Sum: $96.00 due August 1st.

Benefits of a CSA

You can be confident that you are receiving the freshest and most nutritious produce possible.
You will be supporting a local farm that is growing their product with YOU in mind, instead of a big business.
You can know and see first-hand how your farmer grows and produces your food, giving you a sense of true food security.
You will receive weekly tips and recipes on how to prepare, store, and cook your fresh produce, expanding your culinary tastes.
Your family can experience the farm culture by rubbing shoulders with real farmers and participating in annual farm events.