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Community Supported Agriculture

 

Eating local = caring for creation
Eating local, organic and lower on the food chain (when possible) is an important part of the movement to Care for Creation. Eating in this way reduces the amount of fuel needed to transport food, reduces the number of chemicals used in growing the food and reduces the resources needed to produce the food. Farmers around Milwaukee are responding to this trend. Known as CSA’s (Community Supported Agriculture) there are a number of sites around Milwaukee the offer “shares” in their farm in exchange for boxes of produce throughout the summer.

 

Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA)  

To provide more information on options to buy food more locally, we are providing links to CSA farms who deliver vegetables to drop off points in the area. Check it out, as the farms vary in the produce they grow, the delivery schedule and locations and the price.  Many of the links also have customer reviews. All have contact information and are very willing to answer any questions. For more information on a variety of farms see www.localharvest.org/ [or click here]. You can enter your zip code and find farms that deliver in your area. If you know of other CSA farms to be added to the list, please contact the church office [here]. A few farms are listed below. 

 

Local home to be drop-off site for Tipi Produce CSA
The home of  Kristen and John Charlson will again be a drop off site for TIPI Produce CSA. Joining a CSA is a good way to support local farmers and enjoy fresh seasonal vegetables. Pickup time on Fridays to be determined. Information will be available after May 1. Contact the Church office for more information [here].

 

Local CSA farms listed here:

Click on each title to open list of opportunities. Click again to close it. When one section is open, the others close. Click a link and it will open in its own window.

Tipi Produce (Evansville, WI)

website: http://www.localharvest.org/tipi-produce-M4077

Here at Tipi Produce, we grow 45 acres of certified organic vegetables. Our diverse crops include red peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, strawberries, lettuce, snap peas, carrots & more. Look for our produce in natural food stores and coops in Madison and Milwaukee. Our standard CSA share offers 26 satisfying deliveries, from May 21 through November 12, for an average cost of $26 per week. An every-other-week share is available for smaller households. Newsletters and celebrations connect you with our farm.  **A member of St. Matthew’s is a drop off site for this CSA (see above).**

Full Harvest Farm LLC (Hartford, WI)

website: http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M10145

Our boxes are filled with certified organic vegetables, herbs and fruit. They are available on Wednesday afternoons for 20 weeks starting in late June. Our pickup sites are: at the Farm (Hartford, WI), Brookfield, Wauwatosa, Hartland, Delafield, Oconomowoc (North side), Waukesha, Kenosha/Somers and Racine.

LotFotL Community Farm (East Troy, WI)   

website: http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M19253

Shares start mid May and run to November. Vegetables are prime, but we have some herbs and fruits too. 3-5 servings of 8-12 items per share. About 3/4 bushel, which is mid-sized in Milwaukee land. In 2010, we included 73 items in shares. We'll shoot for 80 items in 2011. Shares start a bit smaller, but fill in by mid June. The right size is key to a successful CSA experience. Our shares aren't big enough to leave you with lots to throw away, but won't leave the average eater wanting either. We also allow you to add a fruit, eggs, or chicken share.

HighCross Farm (Campbellsport, WI)

website: http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M17544

Our CSA Program continues to expand, with 2011 weekly deliveries to over 20 drop-off sites in the following counties: Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, and Waukesha.  Enjoy 20 weeks of premium quality garden produce carefully grown in richly composted soils, selectively harvested, and gently packed, all with TLC. Choose from 2 different sizes of weekly shares to best suit your needs, delivered Thursday, June 9 through Thursday, October 20. Optional fall shares will also be available.

Stoney Meadow Farm (Plymouth, WI)

website: http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M24664
Stoney Meadow Farm is a small, family farm dedicated to environmental stewardship and to growing high quality, organically grown vegetables, fruits and herbs. Our own passion for healthy food choices permeates into every aspect of our farming. We pride ourselves upon doing our best to accommodate your vacations, etc. We invite you to join our CSA and receive more than 65 varieties of fresh produce, picked within hours of reaching your kitchen. Please visit our website for more information.

Pinehold Gardens (Oak Creek, WI)   

website: http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M500

Our farm offers two great ways to purchase local food: our 16 week CSA share and our Market Dollars. Our CSA share begins during the height of summer - mid July and ends in late October. Market dollars is an opportunity to supplement the CSA box with fresh produce of your choice any week during the market season, late June-mid October.  Our share size is a medium size that is slightly smaller than the size of most CSA shares in the Milwaukee area.

Backyard Bounty (Plymouth, WI)   

website: http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M483

We are family owned and operated serving southeastern Wisconsin with high quality herbs and vegetables. Included in the shares are our own vegetables, along with other locally grown products (apples, peaches, mushrooms and cider).

Rubicon River Farm (Neosho, WI)

website:  http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M36157

We put a lot of heart into our work and products. Our garden produce is raised naturally, without chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers. We sell through our CSA Program only, which continues to expand, with weekly deliveries to the following counties: Dodge, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha.

Wellspring (West Bend, WI)

website: http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M3221

Wellspring CSA provides 22 weeks of fresh, certified organic produce from June to November. A letter accompanies each share which identifies the produce and gives nutritional tips and delicious recipes. Shareholders can take part in gardening, composting, nutrition, vegetarian cooking and food preservation classes offered throughout the year at Wellspring.

Godsell Farm (Wauwatosa, WI)

website: http://www.localharvest.org/godsell-farm/M27870

We are now accepting members for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program serving the Milwaukee/Waukesha area! During these next months of bitter cold and snow, it may be hard to start thinking about spring and fresh food from the farm, however, we are taking reservations now for your CSA share.