FAQ

What is a CSA?

'CSA' stands for 'Community Supported Agriculture.' In essence, it is a system of agriculture growing in popularity whereby members pay or trade work for shares of the fruits and vegetables produced by a farmer in their local community.

The farmer offers a certain number of shares to the local community; usually limited by the amount of produce the farmer is able to grow. Interested members of the community purchase shares, and in return receive a box of fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits and flowers, once a week, throughout the growing season.

Why choose to be a member of Harvest House Farm (CSA)?

(1) CSA's support their local community. By buying locally produced fresh fruit and veggies you are keeping money circulating in your local economies. Instead of giving your money to huge agribusiness, you are giving money to your friends and neighbors. Local economies become more diverse, robust and stable, and instead of huge plowed acreages, beautiful small garden plots proliferate.

Further, Harvest House Farm has occasional volunteer opportunities on the farm. Relationships are forged in garden tasks, acquaintances made, and piece by piece, communities can be sewn together; the CSA becomes a community center for neighbors and friends. We are a relatively small CSA and enjoy community building events.

Finally, Harvest House Farm serves to many as an outdoor education center. Teaching members and curious others about the age old joys and tribulations of farming and generally working with the land to support one's self.

(2) Healthy Bodies and Healthy Communities. All of the fruits, flowers and veggies produced on the farm are done so without pesticides, fertilizers and/or herbicides thus keeping our land and water safe and healthy for the community. In addition, our sustainable growing methods mean that you the consumer are getting safe and wonderfully fresh produce. Unlike mega-agrobusiness that may ship its fruits and veggies overseas and store it for months, we pick our produce the day of delivery, meaning it's loaded with vitamins and nutrients and has a sweetness and crispness that is simply incomparable to supermarket produce. Join us, and grow healthy bodies and healthy families.

How to be a CSA Member of Harvest House Farm?

Please select 'Become a Member' on the Home Page Menu for more details

How do I get more Information about Harvest House Farm?

Please send an E-mail to Lori at HarvestHouseFarms@gmail.com or call us at 406-763-4464. We look forward to hearing from you