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Olin-Fox Farms' produce is exceptional enough to be sold before it is even grown. In Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), people sign up to receive a share of locally grown produce over a growing season. By joining a CSA you express your support for a locally grown food supply and for the farmers who grow it. CSA members pay for their shares in advance, allowing growers to plan ahead and purchase supplies for the coming season. Months prior to your first delivery, we are planning, planting and tending crops for you. In return, you will receive fresh, high quality produce that has minimal impact on our planet's resources by being raised Naturally, Organically, and Substainable. The first CSAs started in Japan over 40 years ago. Some Japanese women became concerned about the decline of family farms in the face of rising food imports and they decided to do something about it. These women set up an agreement with local growers and established a direct connection between those who work the land and the local community. The Japanese word (takei) is translated as putting the farmer’s face on food." It is very important these days that you know who is raising your food and how they are doing it.
Subscription Information Olin-Fox Farms Provides our members with fresh high quality vegetables which promotes a healthy life style. You will receive a copy of our newsletter, The Weekly Weeder which contains news regarding the farms; food facts about the produce you will be receiving; and several recipes that relate to the produce for the week. The cost of a CSA share comprises a small portion of your food budget for a major and important part of your diet. Those who sign up for the All Season Program can spread payments out over 10 Months. In 2010, we will be offering the
ever-so-popular All Season Program (January 20 - December
18) that encompasses 25 weeks of year-round, fresh, locally grown
fruits and vegetables. Please note the
All Season Program is only offered until the start of the Winter Program
on January 20th. The All Season Program is the best value - members
save money by purchasing the All Season Program vs. the individual Season
Programs. However, for some, signing up for Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall Programs individually
works for personal schedules or eating preferences .
A Fruit Share is also inclued for All
Season and Summer Program subscribers. The Fruit consists of
sustainably grown strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and
peaches.
In 2010, Most pickups and deliveries
will be on an every other week schedule (please see 2010 schedule
http://www.olinfoxfarms.com/2010ProgramSchedule.html). The shares will be larger to accommodate the
non-pickup/delivery weeks. This program will enable us to provide
you with the very best quality and service possible, as well as to give
you more flexibility in planning that trip or vacation without missing a
week's share or finding someone to pick it up for you.
This change is also good for the
environment, by all of us using less fuel.
For your added convenience, payment by credit
card is now possible via our website, once your registration is
complete. Payment plans are still available (see the pricing and
registration page).
Please note, the Alexandria locations
are quick to fill up and normally sell out early for all programs, so it
is a good idea to sign up early.
We thank you for your support of
Community Supported Agriculture, and look forward to providing you with
top quality, locally grown produce.
Projected Harvest Schedule Winter January, February Arugula, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Free Range Eggs, Green Onions, Herbs, Jerusalem artichokes, Kale, Microgreens, Peacans, Radishes, Salad Mixes, Turnips, Natural Honey, Organic Citrus from Florida Spring March, April Arugula, Asparagus, Baby Carrots, Beets, pac Choi, Cucumbers, Garlic Scapes, Herbs, New Potatoes, Radishes, Salad Mixes, Spinach, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Squash, Sugar Snap Peas, Swiss Chard, Tatsoi, Turnips Summer May, June, July, & August, Sept Apples, Beans, Blueberries, Cabbages, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Figs, Garlic, Herbs, Heirloom & Specialty Tomatoes, Hot Peppers, Okra, Pears, Potatoes, Squash, Sweet Peppers, Watermelon Summer Fruit share Stawberries, black berries, raspberries, peaches Fall September, October, November & December Acorn Squash, Apples, Arugula, Beans, Pac Choi, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Garlic, Head & Loose Leaf Lettuces, Herbs, Leafy Greens, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tatsoi, Winter Squash
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