Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture
Griggstown Quail Farm & Market is proud to announce the 5th season of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program designed to offer our valued customers fresh, locally grown produce at an affordable cost. Participants in the program will enjoy a weekly supply of freshly harvested vegetables, herbs, and cut flowers when in season. During weekly visits, shareholders not only receive vegetables at their absolute freshest, they achieve a sense of comfort knowing where and how their food is produced; an experience not available at a supermarket. Furthermore, by supporting a local farm, you will drastically lower your family’s carbon footprint. Participating in Community Supported Agriculture requires sharing risk with your farmer (i.e. weather & pest issues). We do our best to provide a well-rounded supply of vegetables for shareholders to take home and enjoy each week. As with all local agriculture, the diversity of the produce available will change as the season progresses. We hope our shareholders understand that weather affects the availability of some vegetables.
What’s New for 2013?
Pick Your Own
- We are increasing the area for “pick your own”
Box Shares
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We are going to box up the shares for our members (except pick your own)
- This will cut down on damaged produce due to frequent handling
- Boxing of shares will expedite the process of picking up your share
- There will be less confusion about your entitlement
Online ordering
- (Coming Soon) members will sign up online through our new web store.
Cooking Classes
– More info to come in our newsletter and on our Facebook page
Community Kitchen
– More info to come in our newsletter and on our Facebook page
How It Works:
Weekly, the harvest from the CSA garden is divided among the participating shareholders. On designated pick-up days, shareholders simply visit our farm and receive their share. We would like to invite shareholders, and their families, to take advantage of the expanded pick-your-own areas featuring a variety of small vegetables and cut flowers.
1) Visit our site, http://www.griggstownquailfarm.com/csa/how-to-join/
2) Print out the application
3) Fill out the application
4) Bring it to the store, email it, or send it through USPS
A non-refundable deposit will hold your spot. The balance is due before the first day of the CSA, which will start at the end of May or beginning of June, depending on the weather this spring.
Growing Practices?
Maintaining the health of our soil is of paramount importance. With that is mind, we have adopted the growing strategy of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is an alternative to organic. We partner with a company that comes in and tests the soil for nutrient value, possible viruses or fungi, and pests that would destroy the plants. For more information on IPM please follow this link to the EPA website: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/ipm.htm#food
We will use the Rutgers Cooperative Extension as a resource when addressing the challenges faced during the season. The extension service website provides a wealth of knowledge on horticultural topics. If you have the time, check out their website: http://njaes.rutgers.edu/extension/
What Does It Cost? (We will prorate your payment if you are joining late) Please bring your application with you when you come to pick up your share for the first time. Then we will let you know the prorated amount to pay.
$650 – Full share generally supplies produce needs for a family of four or two adult vegetarians
$399 – Half share is suitable for two adults
$299 – Individual share is suitable for one person
Includes: A broad range of seasonal vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, and pick-your-own
When Will It Happen?
Shareholders may pick-up the weekly harvest on Thursday and Friday from 12-6 pm throughout the 20-week season. We started May 30th. Please note that pick up ends at 6:00 pm.
Contact:
If you have any further questions or would like to sign up, please contact Tim Henderson at 908-359-5218 x4 or by email: service@griggstownquailfarm.com
