Red Wiggler Community Farm

Prices for 2012 are:

7-week Spring Share $210

9-week Summer Share $270

9-week Fall Share $270

CSA members can elect to participate in one, two, or all three shares.  In addition to the price of the share(s), we ask that all members make a $50 tax-deductible contribution to help support our mission.

There are a total of 120 households with Red Wiggler CSA shares, with 25% of those shares directed to low income homes.  Your $50 membership contribution helps fund our low income shares.

We are now taking names for the 2012 season!  Each January we hold a lottery to fill available shares in our CSA, and emailing us to express interest is the surest way to receive notification when we begin accepting applications.  For more info, please look over our FAQ page.  To be sure you are on our list of interested parties for the 2012 season, please email us at csa@redwiggler.org and use “2012 CSA” in the subject line.

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We’re now accepting new member CSA applications for the 2012 growing season! We will be selecting applications on a rolling basis until March 19th or until all spots are full. Thank you for your interest!

Download the PDF with all of the details here:

2012 CSA Application

 

2012 CSA Season

Spring Share

Wednesdays (7 weeks) from 2pm-5pm starting May 16^th and ending Jun 27^th : $210

Saturdays (7 weeks) from 9am-12pm starting May 19^th and ending Jun 30^th : $210 FULL

Summer Share

9 weeks of Wednesdays from 2pm-5pm starting Jul 11^th and ending Sep 5^th : $270 FULL

9 weeks of Saturdays from 9am-12pm starting Jul 14^th and ending Sep 8^th : $270 FULL

Fall Share

Wednesdays (9 weeks) from 2pm-5pm starting Sep 19^th and ending Nov 14^th : $270

Saturdays (9 weeks) from 9am-12pm starting Sep 22^nd and ending Nov 17^th : $270

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is about sharing – sharing the food we produce, the risks we take, and the community we create. CSA is a unique option for people seeking fresh, local and seasonal produce for their table. By investing in our CSA you are also investing in the sustainability of farming, food, the local community, and our programs here at Red Wiggler.

We have run a successful CSA in Montgomery County MD since 1996 and are the longest continuously running CSA in the county. Our CSA has grown gradually from 12 “shares” in 1996 to 120 “shares” in 2011. Many members return year after year, while some find that CSA is not for them at this time. Our happiest customers live nearby (within 15 miles) or join up with neighbors who rotate pick ups. Our average CSA member lived 11 miles from the farm in 2006. In general, if you enjoy cooking and being challenged in the kitchen to try new vegetables you will have a good experience. We encourage CSA members to treat their season like they would a continuing education experience. Try new things in the kitchen, ask the growers how we prepare kohlrabi or hakurei turnips. CSA members utilizing the “pick your own” flower and herb garden on a regular basis also get the most out of the experience.

Our CSA is the backbone of our mission and core values. We create meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities. This is why we were formed and it is at the core of everything we do. The jobs created by the CSA enable our activities at Red Wiggler to thrive. Additionally, 25% of the CSA consists of low income households. Please take a moment to look over our entire web site. Our vision is to create fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive community. At this time we are actively seeking to ensure that low-income adults with developmental disabilities are included in our CSA program. The CSA is integral to our mission and our core values are imbedded in our CSA program.