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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a popular consumer and producer movement in which farm products are marketed directly
to you, the consumer. CSA is a partnership between farmers and the community, where customers purchase or subscribe to a share
of the season's produce. Each week the shareholders pick up their share of the harvest.
CSA's benefit the shareholder, the farmer, the land and the community. A CSA provides families with safe and freshly harvested
produce, while at the same time guaranteeing a market for the small farmer. The seasonal risks of growing are shared by the
farmer and the consumer.
Shareholders will receive a weekly supply of freshly picked, organically grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Shares also
include a weekly newsletter covering farm news and events, recipes, nutritional information, and articles about sustainable
agriculture and development. As shareholders you will also receive the first opportunity to purchase naturally raised meats
from the farm. Space is limited, so shares will be sold on a first come first serve basis. 2008 shares are nearly sold out.
The CSA will last approximately 21 weeks, starting in early June. The price for a share is $550. This breaks down to just
$26.20 per week for a wide variety of organic, locally grown and freshly harvested vegetables for your home.
To be sent detailed information and forms for joining, please contact Angela, Steve or Kelly by email at info@kettlepondfarm.com
or by phone at 508-822-6919.
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