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[edit] What is Community Supported Agriculture?

Many farms offer produce subscriptions, where buyers receive a weekly or monthly basket of produce, flowers, fruits, eggs, milk, meats, or any sort of different farm products. A CSA, (for Community Supported Agriculture) is a way for the food buying public to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly basket of produce. By making a financial commitment to a farm, people become "members" (or "shareholders," or "subscribers") of the CSA. Most CSA farmers prefer that members pay for the season up-front, but some farmers will accept weekly or monthly payments. Some CSAs also require that members work a small number of hours on the farm during the growing season. A CSA season typically runs from late spring through early fall. The number of CSAs in the United States was estimated at 50 in 1990, and has since grown to over 2000.[1]

[edit] CSA's in Cincinnati

LocalHarvest.org maintains a directory of CSA across the country; here is a link to search results for the Cincinnati area.

[edit] Table of CSA's in the Cincinnati Area - 2009

Name Website Products Pick-up Locations Season Description
Balanced Harvest Farm http://www.balancedharvest.com/ seasonal herbs & vegetables; Carmel, Broad Ripple, and Meridian St. Farmers' Markets June thru October (June thru September for spring/summer shares) Full and half shares available. Spring/summer shares (17 weeks) and full season shares (22 weeks) available. Accepting applications now for the 2009 program.
Bergefurds Farm Market and Greenhouses http://www.bergefurdsfarmmarket.com/ produce, eggs, (optional: flowers, plants, poultry, honey) Your pick-up locations will include locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, Wilmington and at our farm. CSA runs 25 weeks from the end May through mid/end November (weather dependent) with produce fluctuating with the season.
  • A full share consists of a bushel basket filled with a variety of in-season produce as Mother Nature allows and a 1/2 dozen eggs each week. Cost is $20/week with a 10 week minimum.
  • A half share is a ½ bushel basket with a variety of in-season produce as Mother Nature allows and a ½ dozen eggs every-other week. Half share cost is $10 week with a 10 week minimum.
  • We will also custom raise and grow additional farm items of your choice for our CSA members including: flowers, hanging baskets, garden plants, fall mums, Thanksgiving and/or Christmas turkeys, freezer chicken, honey, comb honey and popcorn for additional charges. Please inquire.
Bluebird Hills Farm http://www.bluebirdhills.com/CSA%20Details.html farm in Springfield, OH, or pickup locations in Yellow Springs, Dayton, Clayton, Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Lebanon, Kettering, Centerville, Tipp City, West Chester May/June thru October 2009 application will be available in January.
Boulder Belt Eco-Farm Farm Share Initiative http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/boulderbeltcsa/csa.html http://boulderbelt.blogspot.com/ http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M330 Pick Up at the farm in Eaton OH April 14 thru October 13 (27 weeks) The Boulder Belt Farm Share Initiative runs approx. 27 weeks. Memberships start at $150 a month. Members get 8 to 12 seasonal items in their share each week. We serve Dayton, Eaton, Oxford, West Chester/Fairfield and Richmond, IN. More information at our website or email us. mailto:boulderbelt@embarqmail.com
Cedarmore Farm http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M20743 at the farm in Hillsboro OH May thru October For more information: leave message at 937-588-2195.
Earth-Shares CSA http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M20580 http://www.earthsharescsa.org/index.php? at Grailville in Loveland OH mid-May thru mid-November (26 weeks) Shareholders buy "shares" of the garden and receive fresh, certified organic vegetables each week during the growing season. The farm is guaranteed a supportive market for its produce and shareholders are assured food that is fresh and not chemically or genetically altered. Shareholders also learn to "eat with the season" and rediscover their connection to the land that supports us all. We lease our land from Grailville, which is Certified Organic by the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association. working and non-working shares available. Accepting renewals from 2008 members. Probably full for 2009, currently accepting names for waiting list.
The Eaton Farm http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M23951 at farm in Madison, IN or at Hyde Park Farmers' Market May thru October full and half shares available. Currently accepting reservations for 2009 program. Contact via email link at their LocalHarvest listing.
Elmwood Stock Farm http://elmwoodstockfarm.com/index.htm chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, eggs, vegetables, compost at farm in Georgetown, KY, Lexington FMs mid-May thru mid-October (22 weeks) Three share sizes available. Currently accepting requests for the 2009 season.
Farm Beach Bethel http://blog.farmbeach.net/2009-csa/ Hyde Park Farmers' Markets (Sun 10 - 2) May through mid-October Work and no-work shares available

Home delivery option available

Fox Run Farm Pickup at farm and locations in Northern Kentucky and Hamilton Co, OH May - September Home delivery option available

Email for more information mailto:foxrunproduce@yahoo.com

Goodlife Farm http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M20763 home delivery (as far south as Kenwood area). pick up at farm also available for reduced rate. June thru October For more information: 937-212-3720 for more questions, or email for an application form. mailto:goodlifefarm@yahoo.com
Gravel Knolls Farm http://gravelknollsfarm.homestead.com/ at farm in West Chester, The Feed Barn June thru September (18 weeks) 2-person, 4-person, 6-person shares available. Accepting reservations now for the 2009 program.
Greensleeves Farm http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M18345 seasonal produce at Findlay Market or Campbell County Farmer's Market; farm; CSA pickups Tues 7-8 mid-May thru October "Community" is the most important ingredient in this CSA. Produce ranges from asparagus to zucchini, berries to pears. working and nonworking shares available. Accepting reservations now for the 2009 program.
Hazelfield Farm http://hazelfieldfarm.com/hazelfieldfarm/ at Hyde Park Farmers' Market May thru October (22 weeks) whole and half shares available. Currently accepting reservations for the 2009 season.
Hidden Ridge Family Farm http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M9636 at farm in West Union OH or at dropoff points in West Union and Peebles OH May thru October (24 weeks) Five share sizes available. For more information: 937-544-0778
Highland Haven Farm Beef, pork, poultry, eggs, produce, goat and cow herdshares, canned beef, jams, jellies, relishes farm; Findlay
Martin Hill Farms http://www.growmaster.com/CSA%20Program.html Produce, jerky, jellies, seedlings, meat at Hyde Park and Northside Farmers' Markets; Findlay (Sat), Hyde Park (Sun), Northside (Wed) May thru November (30 weeks) Currently accepting limited numbers of new members, but space is very limited and will likely fill soon. For more information, visit the website to see how the CSA operates, then Email. mailto:farmermike@growmaster.com
Marvin's Organic Gardens http://marvinsorganicgardens.com
Maze Family Farm produce Mariemont Garden Center (Sat/Sun 10-4)
Merkel Goat Farm Goat, vegetables farm; Batesville Village Green FM
Mohr Animal Acres http://mohranimalacres.biz/Meat_CSA_FAQ_s.html Our shares in general will contain a variety of cuts from beef, pork, lamb, goat, and chicken, and occasionally some fresh frozen trout fillets from Freshwater Farms. It will work very similarly to a vegetable CSA. We offer share sizes ranging from 5lbs to 20lbs a month, and include a variety of beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken and occasionally trout fillets from Fresh Water Farms of Ohio, and eggs. If interested, check out our website at http://mohranimalacres.biz
Mudfoot Farm Northside and other Farmers' Markets May 15th - Oct 30th Extended season shares available

Email for more information mailto:itesyountry@yahoo.com

Pennington Hollow Farm http://www.penningtonhollowfarm.com/ Vegetables, herbs, eggs Batesville and Brookville IN; Batesville Village Green FM; CSA pickups in Harrison OH, Miamitown OH, Everton IN, Batesville IN June thru September working shares available. For more information: Email mailto:PenningtonCSA@penningtonhollowfarm.com
Stoney Hedgerow Farm http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M14033 at farm in Camden OH May thru October (25 weeks) working shares available (25 hours for the season). Currently planning 2009 CSA. For more information: Email mailto:harkrico@muohio.edu
Thistlehair Farm http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M17539 http://cincinnatilocavore.blogspot.com/2009/03/will-work-for-food-program-at.html Produce at farm in Union KY; Findlay (Sat) May thru October (20 weeks) Building a connection bewteen the farm and our CSA members with the foods that they are eating is the main goal of the program. Our 20 week member program has a large variety of chemical and pesticide free produce beginning in the spring, the summer and ending with the fall season crops. Farm fresh eggs and our raw honey are also available. For more information: 859 384-3317 Contact Vicky for more information. mailto:thistlehairfarm@fuse.net
Turner Farm http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M343 Produce, chicken, lamb, pork, meat, flower, winter vegetable at farm in Indian Hill; farm (8:30 - dark); Findlay (Sat) May thru October (22 weeks) Our CSA is unique because we do require every CSA member to work on the farm two hours per week. We offer vegetables for 22 weeks to 45 families. We grow almost every imaginable vegetable and offer enough in our weekly CSA shares to feed a family of four (although our shareholders usually end up with a bit more than that). Our CSA is a very popular program and unfortunately, we are already full for the 2008 season. We are also no longer keeping a waiting list. If you are interested in joining for 2009, please contact us on November 1 of 2008. Thank you! working shares (44 hours). Full for 2009, but accepting names for waiting list. Leave a message at 513-561-7400 to add your name to the list.
Wooden Shoe Organic Gardens David says, "This CSA program will begin by offering microgreens and possibly other organically grown salad ingredients. Since this is a member-controlled endeavor, the participants will determine what we will do next. Here’s a few of the ideas we are discussing: organic sprouts; locally grown seasonal vegetables; greenhouse produced winter vegetables; a full line of shipped in organically grown fruits and vegetables; organic grains and other food staples. The sky is the limit. Please join us and help transform the food delivery system in the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State." http://cincinnatilocavore.blogspot.com/2009/03/wooden-shoe-gardens-csa-kickoff-event.html

[edit] References

  1. ↑ http://www.localharvest.org/csa/
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