What is it?
CSA is a partnership – between us and you, the consumer. CSA members pledge support to a local farm operation so that growers and consumers provide mutual support, sharing the risks and benefits of food production.

Why participate?
The farmer benefits by knowing in advance how much food to grow, which reduces waste, costs and time. An upfront payment in the spring will help the farmer when most needed. The farmer in return provides, to the best of its ability, a healthy supply of of seasonal fresh produce throughout the growing season.

Members receive a weekly share of the farm’s harvest. They also receive only the freshest produce for the best value. Members of CSA also enjoy the satisfaction of knowing the methods used to grow their food and that they are supporting their local farmer.

How does it work?
Members purchase “farm shares” in the spring.  During the harvest, the food is delivered weekly to a location within the community to be picked up by the members.

About the 2010 CSA Program
Our program this year will be 18 weeks.  We will start late June and run through October.  (Weather permitting, it could be earlier or later.)  Members will receive a weekly assortment of produce and fruits that are ready for harvest through the season.  We will be using other local growers we know and trust for some of these items.  To ensure the best quality possible, the produce will be harvested the same morning as delivery.

Special Events
This is the exciting part!  We will offer special events held at the Black Island Farms.  They will include, but are not limited to:  Work days — come help transplant cabbage or work a field!  Educational seminars, concerts, or magic show.  Each will be hosted in our pole barn with cow train rides, pumpkin bounce house, farm animals, and hay rides throughout the farm.  Help harvest for the local food pantry!

How to become a member:
Go to our online form to sign up! You can pay online!  As soon as your payment is recorded, you will get an email notifying you that your account has been activated and give you more information about your first delivery/pickup.

Or — download a print application now!

Vegetables
Beans, Beats, Carrots – including purple, Cabbage – green and red, Chili Peppers – including roasted, Cucumbers, Egg Plant, Green Onions, Green Peppers, Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Spring Lettuce, Squashes – summer and fall,  Sweet Corn, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips
5# bag(s) each Storage Carrots, Onions, Potatoes
Also … you have the opportunity to purchase additional tomatoes for canning

Fruits
Apples, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon

We also have potted herbs!

Weekly Newsletter
Find out what’s happening at the farm — and share recipes for healthy cooking!

Fall Decoration Package:
Assorted squash, mini-pumpkins and Indian corn

Family Pass
New members receive a pass to Black Island Farms Harvest Festival for
up to 6 people.  Returning customers will receive two passes to Black Island Farms Harvest Festival.

Monthly Special Events

If you have not signed up, get an application now: Download PDF

Enjoying the hayride

What do you think of this?

Wow! This is fun!

Peek-a-boo

Does this look like me?

Ronald McDonald checking out the pumpkins and gourds.

Kids of all ages enjoying the hay slide