
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why the CSA model?
We especially love CSAs because of the relationship fostered between the eater, the food, the farm and the farmer. Food grown in our fields are harvested, washed, and into your kitchens all in the same day, and you know exactly where it came from. A CSA is powered by and designed for its members, which means we grow the food we think you’d enjoy eating. From a business perspective, early season income enables the farmer to purchase the materials they need before the season starts so that they can grow you the best possible food. We’ve also discovered on other farms that CSA members just really enjoy being part of a farm–we hope to offer that to you, too!
Who is a CSA for?
Everyone, in our opinion! But especially for anyone who wants to:
- eat healthier, for themselves or their family
- eat foods from soil that hasn’t been sprayed with pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
- cook with very fresh and therefore nutrient-packed produce
- explore new ingredients and ways to prepare their veggies
- have access to pick-your-own herbs and flowers in a serene and beautiful space–kid friendly!
- connect to their food source in a meaningful way
- promote regenerative farming practices
- support small, local business
What if I can’t pick-up my share one week?
If you’re traveling or need to miss a week, we encourage you to offer your share to someone else. Just send us a note ahead of time so we know!
Where do I pick-up my share?
*Our pickup location at the farm is at 301 Quinn Roadd in Greene. We’ll be set up near the green house–you can’t miss it.
*For the Oxford Farmer’s Market, look for our stand in Lafayette Park! We’re usually across from the Hoppies restaurant.
*Our Broome location is still TBD.
How do I get to the farm?
The farm is just 3 miles west of downtown Greene. From Rt 206 headed west, turn onto Quinn Rd. Take Quinn Rd for one mile until you see the greenhouse. GoogleMaps will accurately direct you to 301 Quinn Rd. Turn around at the end of the road in the barnyard, not in our house driveway.
PLEASE drive slowly and carefully once you turn onto Quinn as there are children and dogs in the neighborhood.
Where can I park at the farm?
For now, we ask that you park on the side of the road.
Are dogs allowed?
We LOVE dogs, but we ask that you leave them in your car at CSA pickup, out of respect for others.
How does the you-pick work?
All members are welcome to pick seasonal flowers and herbs in the you-pick gardens during on-farm pickup hours. This is a CSA bonus, and it doesn’t come out of your item count for the week. The flowers we grow usually aren’t ready until mid-July, and we’ll be sure to let you know when they start popping in your weekly email.
What kinds of vegetables do you grow?
We grow seasonal crops for zone 5. In years past we’ve grown 40-50 different types of veggies and over 200 different varieties. We choose a diversity of plants that grow well here, taste great, and are fun to cook with. Some crops are staples that you can find almost every week, others may come and go once or twice a season, and some things just don’t make sense for us to grow. Here’s an incomplete, ever-changing list:
loose greens: arugula, spinach, baby kale, lettuce; leafy type greens: chard, kale, head lettuce, bok choy; fruiting type crops: all sorts of tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, winter squash, sweet peppers, hot peppers, eggplant, beans, snap peas; hearty roots and tubers types: beets, carrots, celeriac potatoes, salad turnips, storage turnips, kohlrabi, several kinds of radishes, rutabaga, fennel; alliums: several kinds of onions and garlic; other brassicas: cabbage, brussels, broccoli; herbs: parsley, basil, cilantro, dill, sage, thyme, oregano
Does your farm grow fruit?
Sometimes we grow melons but otherwise no not yet for CSA. We hope to grow berries in the future and offer them through a separate fruit share.
Do you sell your produce anywhere else?
We sell at the Oxford Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9-12pm from Memorial Day through the end of September, as well as the Oxford Indoor Winter Market in November and December and through their Online Marketplace into the winter. We may also sell at other local markets–follow us on instagram or facebook for info on pop-up sales and new markets!
Do you need volunteers?
You betcha! We can take volunteers anytime from May-October and we welcome work-for-share arrangements. Thank you!
