CSA

Erie Fresh is taking CSA orders for the 2010 season. We’ll be offering the same shares that were available for the 2009 season, and will take orders for an Organic Grain Share (25lb of milled Spelt flour) throughout the seasons. We are limited to 50 fruit and vegetable shares for 2010. Please email: eriefresh@gmail.com – if you’re interested in securing a share. Thank you for investing with Local Farmers!

Fresh This Week – 10/31/09

See Our Farmers

Lauren Berlekamp of the Erie County Coalition for Local Resources talking about Community Supported Agriculture at the Sandusky Farmers Market.

Retail Prices vs. CSA

Eat and Save

How would you like to have fresh produce, grown for quality with you in mind, that is less expensive than shipped-in, store bought food – all the while contributing to the vitality of the community? Through a CSA, the Artisans of the Sandusky Farmers’ Market have come together to offer you the best they have on a weekly basis. We live in one of the most desirable climates for growing over thirty different food crops that the average American purchases on a weekly basis from the grocery store. By purchasing these needs through a CSA, you can save up to 30-50% on your food costs!

What is a CSA?

Erie Fresh CSA Share for 2009 Season.

The USDA defines a CSA as follows: “CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community’s farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Members or shareholders of the farm or garden pledge in advance to cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and farmer’s salary. In return, they receive shares in the farm’s bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land. Members also share in risks, including poor harvest due to unfavorable weather or pests.”

*Two common types of CSA’s are single grower and multi-grower. Because our Erie county farming community is working collectively to provide your share, risks for a poor harvest are minimum.
To join the Erie Fresh CSA in Erie County, OH – email: eriefresh@gmail.com or | Read Brochure |

Lauren Berlekamp of the Erie County Coalition for Local Resources distributing a flower share for the Erie Fresh CSA.

CSA Resources for Farmers

CSA definition from Iowa Resource

CSA in the news

To join a CSA in Erie County, OH – email: eriefresh@gmail.com or | Read Brochure |