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Central Brooklyn Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)

NYCCAH — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:00:59 +0000

The new season of the Central Brooklyn Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) will begin Thursday, June 13th, and continue every Thursday through November 7th. The official word: “‘Our CSA’s mission is to ‘make fresh, healthy produce, direct from the farmer available and accessible to any Central Brooklyn resident, regardless of economic status,’ said Joel Berg, the Coalition’s executive director. In addition to fresh, organic, affordable vegetables, the Central Brooklyn CSA will once again be offering an optional fruit share to its members. Each member receives a ‘share of vegetables:a full share will feed 3-4 people and a half-share will feed 1-2 people depending on your typical diet. We only have a limited amount of shares available for everyone, so don’t wait to purchase your share. To ensure that our shares are affordable for everyone, we offer flexible payment options for low-income households, and SNAP (formerly known as ‘Food Stamps’) benefits are also accepted to purchase vegetable and fruit shares…. This year the Central Brooklyn CSA will be partnering with Windflower Farm, a small organic farm in Valley Falls, located in the Taconic Hills between the Hudson River and the Vermont border.” The shares will be available for pick-up at Hebron Seventh Day Adventist Church, at 1256 Dean Street at the corner of New York Avenue, and members will be able to pick up their shares from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings. The deadline to purchase shares in full is April 19th. Contact details: EMAIL- <a href="mailto:centralbrooklyncsa@gmail.com">centralbrooklyncsa@gmail.com</a>; or PHONE- 212-825-0028 for more information; or GO TO- the website for an application. <a href="http://centralbrooklyncsa.wordpress.com/">Central Brooklyn CSA</a> [Official Site] Or print the <a href="http://centralbrooklyncsa.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/cbcsa-membership-agreement-form-2013.pdf">form</a> from here.

Support a local farm. Join a Community Supported Agriculture

commonhandsfarm — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:03:38 +0000

Hey Friends and Neighbors, CSA Members, Market Shoppers, and anyone who eats! Currently it is the freezing cold middle of winter and the last thing on your mind is spring veggies ...Or maybe because because we are in a deep freeze you are dreaming of fresh healthy plant food! Our winter days are spent looking through seed catalogues at all the exciting things we want to grow this year... (Some new additions will be sweet potatoes, strawberries, additional melon varieties, and a more colorful and extensive collection of heirloom tomatoes...yum!) Common Hands Farm delivers fresh farm shares to members who pick up at numerous locations in Columbia County, as well as Brooklyn Boulders located on 3rd ave and Degraw in Park Slope. This is a unique opportunity to directly support young farmers raising sustainably grown food, and to full immerse oneself in what it means to have a healthy, local and diverse diet. The produce in our shares is often harvested the same day as delivery-- how could food possibly taste fresher and better? Something that consumers don't often know is that CSA members that are able to sign up early in the winter months, are immensely valuable to farmers who are trying to buy crucial things like seed and equipment for the coming year. We work hard to make our CSA manageable, working with feedback from our members we have allowed for a certain amount of item switching so you arent ever stuck with vegetables you dont like. nobody wants that... We are also flexible with our payment plan and people can pay us in two installments so it is less fi nancial investment right away. Even if you cant even do that for a couple of weeks, it means most to us to know you are on board. we also work with EBT and FMNP food stamps. talk to us more about payment options by emailing us at <a href="mailto:hudsonlocale@gmail.com">hudsonlocale@gmail.com</a> We really hope you join us this year and share this offer with as many friends as you can. If not, share our endeavor with as many people as you can anyway. It takes a whole community’s support to get a new farm off the ground. We look forward to hearing from you! <a href="http://www.commonhandscsa.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.commonhandscsa.com</a> to sign up/for more info, or email us at <a href="mailto:hudsonlocale@gmail.com">hudsonlocale@gmail.com</a>

Meat CSA in Prospect Lefferts Gardens (and surrounding Neighborhoods)

houseofcakes — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:12:26 +0000

Hi, I help run the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at Maple Street School in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. The CSA also offers a meat share separately from the vegetable share and I could use your help advertising it as the deadline is fast approaching. Here are the deets: We are happy to announce that we have meat shares available from Herondale Farm starting in January 2013. Herondale Farm (www.herondalefarm.com) is offering monthly grass-fed, pasture-raised on organic fields 15 and 10 pound beef/pork/lamb/chicken shares starting in January 2013. Chicken-only shares are available starting in May 2013 (when they are “in season”). There are no half shares, but people frequently split shares by finding a partner and alternating months. All meats come individually vaccuum-packed and frozen. Pick up is monthly on the second Wednesday of the month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sterling Street between Rogers and Nostrand Avenues, 1/2 block from the Sterling Street 2/5. Subscriptions are every four months and you can sign up for the whole year at once and will be invoiced every 4 months at the start of each season. You can pay in one lump sum or pay monthly and you can order additional meats with your share. 15# and 10# Beef/Pork/Lamb/Chicken Shares Includes: 5 pounds of prime cuts (e.g.: beef steaks, lamb chops, pork chops, leg of lamb, split chicken breast); 5 pounds of roasting/bbq meats (e.g.: brisket, london broil, ribs, roasts, whole chicken, chicken leg/thigh); 5 pounds of ground/stew/sausages (e.g. ground beef, lamb or pork, kabobs, chicken or pork sausages, beef hot dogs, chicken wings, bacon) Pork or lamb can be substituted out if needed. Please indicate this on the form Price Per Four Month Season 15 pound share: $650 payment plan/$600 pay in full 10 pound share: $500 payment plan/$460 pay in full 10# Chicken Shares ONLY available starting in May Includes: 1 whole chicken 3.5-4 lbs, 1 pack of split breast (2 pieces) 1 -1 .5lbs, 1 pack leg and thigh (2 pieces) 1 -1 .5lbs, 1 pack wings (5-6 wings) 1 -1 .5lbs, 2 packs chicken sausage (1 lb each – flavors include Breakfast, Mild and Hot Italian, Andouille and Chorizo) 10 pound share: $300 payment plan/$270 pay in full For more information: Download the flyer here: <a href="http://www.plgcsa.org/HerondaleFarm2013WinterCSA_INFO.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.plgcsa.org/HerondaleFarm2013WinterCSA_INFO.pdf</a> or visit <a href="http://www.plgsa.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.plgsa.org</a> To register: Download the registration form here: <a href="http://www.plgcsa.org/HerondaleFarm2013WinterCSA_E-REG.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.plgcsa.org/HerondaleFarm2013WinterCSA_E-REG.pdf</a> (The password to open the document is “heron”). OR If you are a new member, you can sign up online at: <a href="http://herondale-farm.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow">http://herondale-farm.myshopify.com/</a> Forms should be sent directly to Herondale Farms via email or mail. DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15!! We need at least 20 shares for them to deliver to our location, and that was not a problem last year, but since the first season doesn't have a chicken-only share, it's been harder to get people to sign up. If people have specific questions, they can contact Karen at <a href="mailto:board@plgcsa.org">board@plgcsa.org</a>. I've been a member of this meat share for about a year now and can attest to it directly <img src="http://brooklynian.com/forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Thanks! Karen

Order from the farm, pick up in your neighborhood!

mes — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:10:16 +0000

This week farms from Ulster County in Upstate New York are harvesting peaches, collards, kale, garlic, potatoes and more! Go to <a href="https://www.plovgh.com/">Plovgh.com</a> to see what crops are available this week. To place an order: Choose your neighborhood Pickup Point. Select which crops you want. Place your order and pick up your goods this Saturday! Pickup Points for Saturday, July 14 Williamsburg - Huckleberry Bar - 1:30-3:30PM Greenpoint - Dandelion Wine - 12-2PM Downtown Brooklyn - Dekalb Market - 11AM-2PM BedStuy - 462 Halsey Community Garden - 1-3PM If you have any questions please get in touch by contacting <a href="mailto:hello@plovgh.com">hello@plovgh.com</a>

New CSA coming to Prospect Heights! Submit applications before April 20!

thelambchop — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:15:02 +0000

We are still looking for a few more people to sign up in order to make this location a viable option! Please check it out and sign up today if you're interested. Thanks!

New CSA coming to Prospect Heights! Submit applications before April 20!

thelambchop — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:25:52 +0000

Posted for a friend who is helping to organize...CSA members will be able to pick up their shares every week on Wednesday from 2 - 8 pm at Brooklyn People's Pottery (603 Bergen Street #104 (between Carlton and Vanderbilt). See contact information at the bottom of the post if you have questions! ********************* Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative Seeks CSA Members for 2012 Season Lancaster <http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/> Farm Fresh Cooperative is seeking members for its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program! The cooperative, a group of 75 Amish organic farmers from Lancaster County PA, is now accepting applications for its spring/summer CSA in Prospect Heights. Weekly deliveries of farm-fresh, organic produce will begin in mid-May and commence at the end of October, for a total of 25 weeks. Several share types are available, including vegetable <http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/csa/Veggies> , fruit <http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/csa/Fruit> , and flower <http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/csa/Flower> shares. A half share of organic vegetables (enough to feed a family of 1-2) costs $450 for 25 weekly deliveries -- just $18 per week! An installment payment plan is also available by request. For more information on share types and pricing, please <http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/CSA/summerapplication> click here. Joining a CSA is a great way to contribute to the local living movement and support independent farms. Plus, participating is an affordable and convenient way to include more healthy food in your diet! To sign up, please visit <a href="http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/CSA/summerapplication" rel="nofollow">http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/CSA/summerapplication</a> or e-mail <a href="mailto:csa@lancasterfarmfresh.com">csa@lancasterfarmfresh.com</a> Questions? Please contact Emma Boast (eboast@gmail.com).

New CSA Coming to Prospect Heights!

Toasty — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:06:33 +0000

A new CSA is coming to Prospect Heights in partnership with <a href="http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/">Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative</a>, a group of 75 organic Amish farmers. The CSA is trying to recruit at least 30 full-share members by April 20. A half share of organic vegetables costs $450 for 25 weekly deliveries; there are also fruit and flower shares. The shares will be distributed weekly from mid-May to the end of October at Brooklyn People’s Pottery, 603 Bergen Street. If you are interested, email <a href="mailto:csa@lancasterfarmfresh.com">csa@lancasterfarmfresh.com</a>, call 717.656.3533, or check out the <a href="http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/csa/summerapplication">summer application</a>.

Want Fresh, Organic, Afflordable Vegetables? Join the Central Brooklyn CSA!

centralbrooklyncsa — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:48:17 +0000

Become a member of the Central Brooklyn CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Our CSA is a collaboration between Windflower Farm in Taconic Hill, New York,and people in the Central Brooklyn neighborhood. We have organized our CSA so that just about anyone can afford it! There are a variety of payment options for your weekly vegetables, including paying with your Food Stamp benefits! To become a member or learn more about us visit <a href="http://centralbrooklyncsa.wordpress.com">centalbrooklyncsa.wordpress.com</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:centralbrooklyncsa@gmail.com">centralbrooklyncsa@gmail.com</a>, or call us at 212.825.0028.

Free Tickets to the Greens Festivals 2012!

Flatbush Farm Share CSA — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:03:41 +0000

The Flatbush Farm Share Summer 2012 sign up will close in just 2 weeks! The next 9 people to beat the deadline and submit an online application for the FFS 2012 summer season(see link below) plus send in their deposit (by mail) will receive a free ticket to the NYC Green Festivals on April 21 and 22, the biggest sustainability event in the city, including speakers like Amy Goodman and Van Jones. Check out the Green Festivals calendar at the link below. Just write to <a href="mailto:outreach@flatbushfarmshare.com">outreach@flatbushfarmshare.com</a> with this code: GF2012. Once we confirm your deposit, we will contact you about picking up your free 2-day pass to the festivals. FFS CSA online form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dFBnaW5Cbkt6OXpRZHlsQlVIR2RUX3c6MA#gid=0" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dFBnaW5Cbkt6OXpRZHlsQlVIR2RUX3c6MA#gid=0</a> Green Festivals: <a href="http://read.uberflip.com/i/58249" rel="nofollow">http://read.uberflip.com/i/58249</a>

CSA sign ups open!

Flatbush Farm Share CSA — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:55:10 +0000

The Flatbush Farm Share Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership sign up is now open for the summer 2012 season. We partner with upstate farmers to bring fresh, sustainably-grown fruit and veggies to the neighborhood at affordable prices. We have discounts based on income and household size, weekly payment plans, and we accept EBT. For more information please visit our website at <a href="http://www.flatbushfarmshare.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.flatbushfarmshare.com</a>. You can sign up right online or print a form and mail it in. Spots are going fast! The deadline is April 15, 2012.

CSA sign ups open!

Flatbush Farm Share CSA — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:53:46 +0000

Prospect Park CSA! A few Plan C subsidized shares left... don't miss out!!

Marci L — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:41:00 +0000

We still have a few vegetable shares left in the Prospect Park CSA's inaugural year! If your family household has an income of 40K, or less, this plan is for you. Don't miss out... email us today at: info@<a href='http://brooklynian.com/forum/profile/prospectparkcsa'>prospectparkcsa</a>.org or (347) 746-5710 to sign up. What is a CSA, you ask? Community Supported Agriculture. This is a program where, in partnership with Windflower Farm (located in Valley Falls, NY), Prospect Heights neighbors buy shares of fresh, healthy produce directly from the farmer. Eliminating the middle man ensures that the money we pay goes directly to our farmer, Ted Blomgren at Windflower Farm. Supporting local organic farms supports regional sustainability. Enhancing the availability of the freshest produce in Prospect Heights for people of all income levels, bringing real, healthy food access to more people ensures that the "community" aspect of Community Supported Agriculture rings true. Pickup Location Members will be able to pick up their shares on Tuesdays beginning June 7th, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at Fountain Studios, 604 Grand Ave., between St Marks Ave. and Bergen St. Member Work Shift Requirement Our CSA Members will also be responsible for working two 2-hour shifts during the season. The work shifts include every member in the operation of this CSA, and are a great way to get to know your neighbors and fellow CSA members. You will receive more info about signing up for work shifts once you’ve joined the CSA. Please join us for a fun and tasty season!

Prospect Park CSA! A few Plan C subsized shares left... don't miss out!!

Marci L — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:37:58 +0000

We still have a few vegetable shares left in the Prospect Park CSA's inaugural year! If your family household has an income of 40K, or less, this plan is for you. Don't miss out... email us today at: info@<a href='http://brooklynian.com/forum/profile/prospectparkcsa'>prospectparkcsa</a>.org or (347) 746-5710 to sign up. What is a CSA, you ask? Community Supported Agriculture. This is a program where, in partnership with Windflower Farm (located in Valley Falls, NY), Prospect Heights neighbors buy shares of fresh, healthy produce directly from the farmer. Eliminating the middle man ensures that the money we pay goes directly to our farmer, Ted Blomgren at Windflower Farm. Supporting local organic farms supports regional sustainability. Enhancing the availability of the freshest produce in Prospect Heights for people of all income levels, bringing real, healthy food access to more people ensures that the "community" aspect of Community Supported Agriculture rings true. Pickup Location Members will be able to pick up their shares on Tuesdays beginning June 7th, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at Fountain Studios, 604 Grand Ave., between St Marks Ave. and Bergen St. Member Work Shift Requirement Our CSA Members will also be responsible for working two 2-hour shifts during the season. The work shifts include every member in the operation of this CSA, and are a great way to get to know your neighbors and fellow CSA members. You will receive more info about signing up for work shifts once you’ve joined the CSA.

Local Food & Travel Expo at One Hanson on April 30th

escapemaker — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:53:37 +0000

We just added 30 new prizes including an overnight at Mohonk Mountain House, Zipline passes, Bi-plane rides and hot air balloon rides and a cheese-making experience! Plus we'll be holding a 7-clue scavenger hunt for kids right after the Geocaching Workshop! First ones back get adventure prizes like a kayak tour in the Hudson Valley.

Local Food & Travel Expo at One Hanson on April 30th

escapemaker — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:52:46 +0000

Bushwick Food Coop

BkChris — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:13:00 +0000

Bushwick Food Coop The Bushwick Food Coop is a member-owned cooperative grocery store that works to increase access to affordable, healthy, and responsibly-produced food in the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn. We are a true cooperative, democratically operated by our members. As a socially and environmentally-responsible organization, we strive to work with farms and businesses that are local, sustainable, fair-trade, organic and ethical, and to minimize the amount of waste we create by recycling and using products made from recycled materials. We believe that bringing our neighborhood together around good food can strengthen community bonds, promote economic and cultural diversity, and increase overall health in Bushwick. It is easy to become a member, only $50, and you can start ordering immediatly. Please check out the website for more info.... <a href="http://bushwickfoodcoop.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">http://bushwickfoodcoop.wordpress.com/</a>

Local Food & Travel Expo at One Hanson on April 30th

escapemaker — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:59:15 +0000

EscapeMaker.com’s Green Getaways, Local Food & Travel Expo Saturday, April 30th 11am-5pm Skylight One Hanson, Brooklyn $10 Online, $12 Door Kids 10 and Under Free Take 2,3,4,5,N,R, M, D, Q or LIRR to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn Presented by Zipcar, Amtrak & I LOVE NY Tickets: <a href="http://www.escapemaker.com/travelexpo" rel="nofollow">http://www.escapemaker.com/travelexpo</a> Attend EscapeMaker.com’s first of its kind Green Getaways, Local Food & Travel Expo – a carbon free event at Skylight One Hanson on April 30th! 60+ Exhibitors! Sample local wines, cheese, foi gras, fudge, chocolate, jam, apple juice, and other regional farm-fresh regional foods in the bank vault downstairs and find out about sustainable getaways and agri-tourism day trips within a few hours of NYC. Travel greener with Zipcar, Amtrak, Metro-North and LIRR travel packages! Attend Hiking via Mass Transit and Adventure Biking workshops by Appalachian Mountain Club, learn about recycling and the greenmarket from GrowNYC and discover Geocaching! Live music by Pearl & The Beard, Kingsley Flood and Ugly Purple Sweater, face painting and kids activities - including a 300lb fake milkable cow named "Dutchess!" Plus… I LOVE NY will announce the Greenest NYer of 2011 and over 50 getaway prizes will be awarded! Carbon offsets by Carbonfund.org and Green Mountain Energy, free bike valet service by Transportation Alternatives and surplus food will be distributed by City Harvest post event. In kind sponsors include by All About Fifth, Park Slope Copy and Brooklyn Food Coalition. Tickets: <a href="http://www.escapemaker.com/travelexpo" rel="nofollow">http://www.escapemaker.com/travelexpo</a>

Prospect Park CSA! We have subsidized shares for low-income neighbors!!

Marci L — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:29:38 +0000

Join us, in partnership with Windflower Farm, for our first season of 22 weeks of amazing, local veggies! Half shares are available (pickup every other week). If you aren't familiar with a CSA, it's Community Supported Agriculture. This is a program where, in partnership with Windflower Farm (located in Valley Falls, NY), Prospect Heights neighbors buy shares of fresh, healthy produce directly from the farmer. Eliminating the middle man ensures that the money we pay goes directly to our farmer, Ted Blomgren at Windflower Farm. Supporting local organic farms supports regional sustainability. Enhancing the availability of the freshest produce in Prospect Heights for people of all income levels, bringing real, healthy food access to more people ensures that the "community" aspect of Community Supported Agriculture rings true. Don't think you can afford it? Think, again! We are offering a low-income option - or Plan C - full vegetable share for $300 (that's only $13.64/week for our 22-week season). We also accept EBT/food stamps! CSA members using food stamps pay every two weeks. Please join us for what should be a fun first season of great, tasty food and welcoming people! Contact us if you're interested in the Plan C vegetable share: info@<a href='http://brooklynian.com/forum/profile/prospectparkcsa'>prospectparkcsa</a>.org or (347) 746-5710. Our pick-up location: Tuesdays beginning June 7th 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Fountain Studios, 604 Grand Ave., between St Marks Ave. & Bergen St. Work shift requirement: Our CSA Members will also be responsible for working two shifts (two hours each) during the season. The work shifts include every member of this CSA. If you would like to sign up for our Plan A or Plan B shares, please visit our registration site here: <a href="http://csa.farmigo.com/join/windflowerfarm" rel="nofollow">http://csa.farmigo.com/join/windflowerfarm</a> Thanks! Marci and on behalf of Prospect Park CSA

A CSA for Your Farm-Fresh Organic Veggies and More - Monday 5/9 Deadline!

SallyfromDitmasPark — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:56:16 +0000

Flatbush Farm Share CSA contact info <a href="http://www.flatbushfarmshare.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.flatbushfarmshare.com</a>

A CSA for Your Farm-Fresh Organic Veggies and More - Monday 5/9 Deadline!

SallyfromDitmasPark — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:54:20 +0000

There are still spots available in the FLATBUSH FARM SHARE CSA! This CSA's mission is to make local, organic produce available to any Brooklyn resident, regardless of economic status. We offer a sliding scale price structure and the option to pay in installments and/or with food stamps. Single share prices start as low as $3.86 or $5.23 a week for low-come households and run to $15.00 a week ($330.00 for 22 weeks) for the highest price level. Our deadline to join is coming up soon--Monday, May 9th--and spots are going fast! Learn more and access our member form here.