Community Supported Agriculture at its root is the reconnection of people to their food, and to the farms that grow it. Through the direct support of a local farm, the shareholder enters into a relationship with the farmer of their food that provides profound stability for the farmer, and a new understanding of local, organic, seasonal eating for the shareholder.
The CSA Model
As a model for the future of sustainable agriculture, CSA serves to develop regional food sources and a strong local economy; to encourage healthy land stewardship; to create and maintain a stable and balanced relationship between rural and urban communities; and to re-cultivate the sustainable scale of small family farms. The relationship that is created between farmer and shareholder guarantees the farmer a market, and simultaneously provides the consumer with the the highest quality, freshest produce availabe, along with a personal connection to its source.
How it Works
When you become a shareholder, you are committing to supporting Swallowtail Farm for a full season of growing. In return, each week, shareholders receive a basket of herbs, flowers and vegetables fresh-picked from our fields. Each basket will hold enough food to feed a family of 2-4. Half-shares are also available, with a choice of smaller weekly baskets or a full basket every other week.
What are the benefits:
You get fresh, local organic vegetables, recipes to make eating seasonally fun and delicious, invitations to visit and/or work on the farm, a community of like-minded foodies, and the refreshing feeling of knowing you are supporting local agriculture, and becoming a steward of local farmland.