Support a Local Farmer! Join the CSA from from Potager Farm/ The Herb Lyceum this 2011 season.
What is a CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Members of the community purchase a “share” of the anticipated harvest, and make payment in advance at an agreed price. Your pre-season investment as a CSA member helps cover the upfront costs of the growing season (seeds, supplies, labor, etc.) before the harvest of the fresh, home grown produce in early summer.
How much does it cost?
Full share: $600 buys $700 worth of produce. This breaks down to $35 per week for 20 weeks.
Half share: $300 buys $350 worth of produce. This breaks down to $17.50 per week for 20 weeks.
What do I get with my share?
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•Produce: Local, naturally grown, pesticide free, fresh produce from Potager Farm at the Herb Lyceum in Groton, MA.
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•Homemade sauces, jams, salsa, specialty herbs, etc: Your weekly share will often include a CSA members only special product made from the Herb Lyceum kitchen.
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•Recipes and updates: Periodic e-newsletters with recipes from Chef Paul of the Herb Lyceum and weekly updates as to what you might see at the farm.
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•$10 toward New England Forestry Foundation membership:Our farm is on land owned by NEFF Foundation (NEFF). We encourage you to join NEFF and will contribute $10 toward your membership. You will receive more information about NEFF when we receive your CSA application. NEFF is committed to the overarching principle of sustainability.
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•“Forest to Table Dinner: In celebration of our partnership with NEFF we will be hosting a “Forest to Table Dinner” held at the Herb Lyceum, CSA/NEFF members will receive a discount on tickets to this event.
Details
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•Your payment acts as a credit at our market/farm stand. Shareholders pick out and pickup their share of the harvest each week.
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•You shop as you normally would (no pre-boxed/bagged share) and we will record your tally.
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•Prepayment is required. Fill out the application form (see below for link) and mail it with your check.
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•Each week you’ll choose from a variety of fresh, seasonal herbs and produce. Your share will change along with the seasons.
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•We partner with local orchards for fresh picked tree fruit.
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•Your CSA share is non-refundable and must be used in the 2011 season at our farm/market stand from June 11 to October 22, 2011.
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•Share the risk, share the bounty. There are always risks inherent in farming and we are committed to providing high quality produce and herbs. Here’s to a bountiful season!
About Us
Potager (Potager is French for ‘kitchen garden’) is a small family farm. Owner David Gilson has a long-standing commitment to community and farming. The farm grows a wide range of vegetables and herbs, as well as many specialty and heirloom varieties.
