CSA Share Information
We are sold out for the 2009 season. If you are interested in signing up for the 2010 information waiting list, please email Andy:
andy@macwatson.net
What is a CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture is a partnership between farmers and local consumers to help maintain fresh produce that is grown locally. Members of a CSA pay a fee to a local farmer at the beginning of the season for a "share" of the produce which is often delivered to a pick up location or picked up at the farm. A share can consist of fresh veggies, fruits, flowers, eggs, poultry and much more. To learn more about the history of CSA, benefits of and more visit the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition website: http://www.macsac.org/aboutcsa.html.
Sprouting Acres CSA:
Sprouting Acres is an all natural C ommunity S upported A griculture (CSA) farm located twenty miles Southeast of Madison, WI. Sprouting Acres is a locally owned, family run farm that practices sustainable and organic farming methods. We are proud to announce that we applying for our organic certification.
Produce We Strive to Include in our CSA:
Early Season : Green onions, salad mix, peas, spinach, radishes, arugula, head lettuce, zucchini, herbs, broccoli
Mid-Season : Beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, head lettuce, summer squash, tomatoes, fennel, herbs, potatoes, garlic, melons, peppers, eggplant
Late Season : Beans, beets, salad mix, broccoli, cabbage, garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, eggplant, peppers, fennel, carrots, kale, chard, arugula, winter squash, spinach
* These are just some of the wonderful things you can expect to see in your boxes!
Delivery
Delivery for 2009 will on Thursdays. We currently have three main residential pick up locations as well as farm pick-ups. Business drop-offs from last year will remain the same.
Eastside Madison pick-up: 18 South First Street. Boxes may be picked up anytime after 3:45pm.
Westside Madison pick-up: 3414 Dorchester Way. Boxes may be picked up anytime after 3:00pm.
Stoughton pick up: 116 N. Morris St.. Boxes may be picked up anytime after 2:00pm.
Farm pick up: 1746 Hwy 73 Cambridge, WI. Boxes may be picked up anytime after 1:30 pm.
This pick-up system has been created to increase efficiency and reduce fuel costs. Please remember to pick up your produce the day of delivery. Any produce not picked up by 10 pm on delivery date will be removed unless we are notified in advance. Signs will be out at each location for the first two box deliveries so everyone finds the boxes without problems.Your name will be on the box, make sure you have the correct box.
How much does a share cost?
A “share” in the farm for the 2009 season costs $475 payable in three installments: March 9 th , April 6 th , and May 4th ($21.60 per delivered box). You will receive a box of seasonal produce once a week for 22 weeks: May 28th-Oct. 22nd . In addition to vegetable shares, there are a variety of products available. Our flower share runs from mid-June to late September for a total of 12 weeks. Chicken and duck eggs are both available by the ½ dozen each week. Roaster chickens, turkeys, and pork are also available thru Jessie Stevens. Please email Jessie at jjstevens@hughes.net if you are interested in this.
• Vegetable Share: $475.00 for 22 weeks (May 28th-Oct. 22 th )
• Flower Share: $110 for 12 weeks (mid June to late Sept.), 10 shares available
• Chicken Egg Share: $30.00 for 22 weeks, ½ dozen per week, limited quantity
• Duck Egg Share: $44.00 for 22 weeks. ½ dozen per week, limited quantity
• Honey Share: $7.00 for 1 pint. Honey comes from Jessie's farm. Limited quantity
• Roaster Chickens, Turkeys , and Pork: for details, please contact Jessie at jjstevens@hughes.net
We are a member of the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC). Beyond the support it provides to farmers, MACSAC is teamed up with several insurance companies to provide annual rebates of $50 to $200 to its insurance members for eating fresh, local produce from MACSAC farmers. If you do not see your health insurance company on the site listed below, ask your health care provider if they offer similar rebates or special offers for CSA memberships. For more information on CSA rebates visit http://www.macsac.org/rebates.html.
How much does a share feed?
This is difficult to estimate do to the variety of eating habits, vegetarians and adult/child families, so we do the best we can at estimating. A typical box feeds two adults that eat a moderate amount of vegetables a week. At this time, Sprouting Acres does not provide half shares. If you feel a whole share is too much, we suggest purchasing a share with someone else or sharing extra vegetables with friends, family, or co-workers.
How do I become a member?
Each year we expand our membership slightly. This year we are taking no more than 75 members. Membership is on a first come, first deposit basis. Please email us at andy@macwatson.net for availability and membership application.
Can I become a working member?
Yes, we welcome work shares! Simply contact us by email or phone. Our work shares spend approximately 3 hours per visit on the farm weeding, planting, harvesting, and much more. At each visit, work shares receive produce that is available, typically the amount of one weekly box.
