Produce Offered For 2008
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| How it works CSA consists of a partnership between the farm and consumers sharing in the harvest. The basic idea is this: at the beginning of a growing season, you buy into a share of a farm. In exchange, you receive fresh produce weekly or biweekly. Most farms focus on fruits and vegetables, but some also include meat, eggs, milk, and anything else that can be harvested locally. It's a win-win for the farm and the consumer. Farmers get a guarantee that their produce will be sold, so they can focus on what they do well: growing it. As a CSA member, you get food that is fresh, safe, and local. Some farms encourage visits and provide public education about their farming practices. A weekly trip to the farm to pick up your share would make an excellent family outing. Most farms, including Pregitzer Farm Market make deliveries to a mutually convenient location. It is also possible to make deliveries to your workplace if the location and time doesn't work for you. Origins of CSA Community supported agriculture first came into practice in the early 1960's in Germany, Switzerland, and Japan as a response to concerns about food safety and urbanization of agricultural land. CSA came to the United States in 1986. Since that time, community supported farms have been organized throughout North America. There are now an estimated 1,400 community supported farms in North America. The Social Goals of CSA Community supported agriculture is a response to the growing social and environmental problems of the modern food system. For farmers, CSA is designed to provide more equitable return for their labor and investment while relieving them of the burden, uncertainty, and impersonality of conventional agriculture. The CSA community shares both the bounty and scarcity. CSA farms can also become focal points for education and community building. In addition to receiving fresh produce, members usually have several opportunities to visit the farm. Many CSA farms host field days to educate members about sustainable farming and healthy food choices. Festivals and potlucks bring people together socially during the season. Most remarkable is that consumers gain a new voice in how their food is grown, processed, and distributed, while choosing where the food dollars go. |
Community Supported Agriculture with
Pregitzer Farm Market
Share Types
Full Share: Enough for a family of four or two earnest vegetable
eaters, every week. It will include a complete variety of in season
produce that we grow. There will also be an occasional in season
surprise from other responsible farmers in the area! Plus updates
and recipes for your produce.
Half Share: For smaller families who want a variety of produce every
week. It will include the same as full share but at lesser quantity.
Every Other Week (E-O-W): A half share of produce every other
week (7 weeks total). Meant for single people or those who eat less
produce. This is a half share every other week
2008 Pick-Ups
Chelsea, Jackson, Stockbridge, the farm, and possibly more.
After several inquiries, delivery in Ann Arbor is a
good possibility for the 2009 season! If you're
interested please call or email so we can decide
if there is enough interest. All other areas,
please let us know also. We will know for sure by
January of 2009.
How to join the Pregitzer Farm Market's CSA
Our CSA is full for the 2008 season. You can be put on
a waiting list for the 2009 season by emailing or calling.
Please don't hesitate to call us at (517) 769-2768 if you have
any questions.
Pregitzer Farm Market
Share Types
Full Share: Enough for a family of four or two earnest vegetable
eaters, every week. It will include a complete variety of in season
produce that we grow. There will also be an occasional in season
surprise from other responsible farmers in the area! Plus updates
and recipes for your produce.
Half Share: For smaller families who want a variety of produce every
week. It will include the same as full share but at lesser quantity.
Every Other Week (E-O-W): A half share of produce every other
week (7 weeks total). Meant for single people or those who eat less
produce. This is a half share every other week
2008 Pick-Ups
Chelsea, Jackson, Stockbridge, the farm, and possibly more.
After several inquiries, delivery in Ann Arbor is a
good possibility for the 2009 season! If you're
interested please call or email so we can decide
if there is enough interest. All other areas,
please let us know also. We will know for sure by
January of 2009.
How to join the Pregitzer Farm Market's CSA
Our CSA is full for the 2008 season. You can be put on
a waiting list for the 2009 season by emailing or calling.
Please don't hesitate to call us at (517) 769-2768 if you have
any questions.
| Please print and Mail Name: ____________________________ Address: __________________________ __________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Email: _____________________________ Circle your Choice(s) Full Share Half Share E-O-W Share Total Due: $________ Payment Options Early Bird Discount: Sign up and pay in full by December 31, 2007 and take $10 off your total bill! Full Payment: due in full with this sign-up sheet on or before June 1, 2008. Extended Payment: 50% of the total due at sign-up on or before June 1, 2008, with the other 50% due no later than July 15, 2008. |
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Special Varieties Included
Peppers: Red, yellow, & orange Bell, Sweet banana, Sweet Italian,
Assorted hot.
Tomatoes: Extra sweet red & orange grape, and heirlooms
Watermelon: Seedless red, yellow, and orange, seeded heirlooms.
Cantaloupe: Southern giant banana
Peppers: Red, yellow, & orange Bell, Sweet banana, Sweet Italian,
Assorted hot.
Tomatoes: Extra sweet red & orange grape, and heirlooms
Watermelon: Seedless red, yellow, and orange, seeded heirlooms.
Cantaloupe: Southern giant banana
| "Like your own garden without the work!" 6870 Territorial Rd., Munith, MI 49259 (517) 769-2768 yourfarmmarket.com |
Typical half share
during peak harvest
during peak harvest
Typical full share
during peak harvest.
during peak harvest.
