Community Supported Agriculture
About our CSA.
The Moon Valley Farm 2015 Community Supported Agriculture program will run for 22 weeks, from the beginning of June until the end of October.
Beginning this season we have three pick up options:
Tuesdays 4:00 - 7:00 PM @ Moon Valley Farm
Fridays 4:00 - 7:00 PM @ Moon Valley Farm
Tuesdays 4:00 - 8:00 PM @ Parts & Labor
Fridays 3:00 - 6:00 PM @ Maggie's Farm
Fridays 4:00 - 8:00 PM @ The Natural
We will offer two share sizes this season:
Full Share - 6 to 8 items - recommended for serious cooks, households of two to four and folks who want to split a share. $550
Part Share - 4 to 6 items - recommended for individuals, busy couples, folks new to CSAs or anyone unsure about their ability to use a large share each week. $350
To sign up, please contact us and request a membership agreement. Deposits (which count towards the total share price) recieved by February 1st will ensure a spot for this season. Returning members will receive priority, otherwise enrollment is first come, first serve!
You can pay for your deposit, or total share price via the PayPal link to the right (PayPal fees of 2.9% + $.30 apply) or via check made out to Moon Valley Farm.
What should you expect from our CSA?
Every week, you will come to the farm expecting a bounty of produce ready for pick-up. The pick-up times are specific in order to ensure that you receive the freshest produce possible, and to help us stay organized.
We will send a weekly email to keep members up-to-date on what they are receiving in their shares, what is happening on the farm, and recipe ideas. Additionally, we are always happy to answer your questions, from recipe ideas to vegetable gardening tips, and aim to do so in a timely manner.
We strive to cultivate community, and encourage our members to join us on our regularly hosted volunteer days, community potlucks, workshops, solstice celebrations, and farm festivals.
What is a CSA?
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is where members sign up and pay at least a portion up front, to receive weekly shares of vegetables and herbs from a farm. CSA’s are mutually beneficial agreements between growers and community members. Farmers get capital when they need it - the beginning of the season - and members get generous portions of ultra-fresh, seasonal produce all season long, as well as the satisfaction of knowing where their food comes from.
CSA farms such as ours are fueled by the community and in turn, build and foster community. We believe that small-scale, diversified farms are better for society and the environment than huge multinational corporate monoculture farms. In order to compete, we need community who supports us. And unlike those huge food producers, we care about our customers and our community.
