Our shareholders are great....they all brought back their wax boxes for recycling for next week's pick-up. Things are going great with the produce. Aunt Judy even got John to help sort and pack this morning along with running the veggies up to the barn so I could keep cutting them.
Nicole is learning the ropes of selling at the farm markets with me. She is our new helper here at the farm from Geauga Youth L.E.A.D. Good job Nicole!
Sister Judy has been instrumental in getting Rock Valley Run off and running. Thanks for taking care of getting all the signs ordered and up along the highways to direct people to the farm. Numerous people have said that is how they found us!
We want to thank all our speakers and participants at the Open House. The response from the community was great and we appreciate their support to our new CSA Farm and greenhouse.
Be sure to your bring your boxes back each week, it helps keep the cost down for the farm, and you are recycling! The wax boxes should be good for the whole growing season. Another plus!
What is a CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
It is fresher than anything in the supermarket and that means it is tastier and more nutritious. It is also good for the local economy--buying directly from family farmer helps them stay in business.
- A CSA is a partnership between a farm and a community of supporters directly connecting the farmer who grows the food with the consumer who eats it
- A CSA provides a one-on-one trusting relationship that no amount of labeling or marketing can supply
- A CSA shareholder covers the farm's operating costs by purchasing a share of the season's harvest and receives a weekly box of produce throughout the growing season.
- A CSA subscription decreases the dependence on imported food, creates a sustainable, regional food system, and provides you with great organic food at a fair price.