Community Supported Agriculture


Four Friends CSA

 

The place for fresh organic products in 2008

www.FourFriendsCSA.com

 

Who are the Four Friends?

 

Four Friend’s CSA is a cooperative project of the farmers at Urban Edge Farm in Cranston and Pie Garden of Johnston & Exeter, Rhode Island.  Having worked along side each other for two seasons, we are happy to offer you  a cooperative CSA for 2008.  We are a diverse group of farmers with talents in pie making, flower growing, chicken raising, bicycle mechanics, and much more, but the focus of the CSA will be on the products we grow on the farm.  We are Liz, Christina, Chang, Mis, Michele and Katie.

 

 

What is a CSA?

As defined by the USDA:

In basic terms, 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.

When you join our CSA you become a stakeholder in our farms for a   season.  Your membership supports our farms operations, and entitles you to a share of delicious produce, herbs, flowers and/or eggs from our fields.  Every week, we’ll prepare a smattering of the finest seasonal  organic produce you’ll find anywhere, sustainably grown in Cranston and Exeter, RI.

How does it work?

For twenty weeks, beginning June 17 through October 28, simply come to the farm every Tuesday from 4-7pm, 35 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston, RI  to pick up your share(s).   If you happen to be away for a week, please give us advanced notice and we will bring your share to the Amos House in South Providence, or you can invite a friend or neighbor to pick up your share that week. 

 

What we are offering…

Each week you’ll receive a healthy portion of what the farms produce:  approximately half a bushel of veggies.  Due to the nature of our growing season, shares will be lighter in the spring and heavier in later months.  We estimate we’ll have 8-10 different items each week, with plenty of old standbys and some delectable rarities. 

 

 

Sample Veggie Shares…

 

June:

Broccoli,

Snap Peas,

Salad Mix,

Beets,

Scallions,

Spinach,

Garlic Scapes,

Potted Herb,

Bok Choi

 

 

September:

Tomatoes,

Cucumbers,

Zucchini,

Head Lettuce, 

Carrots,

Bell Peppers,

Filet Beans,

Tomatillos,

Cilantro,

Onions

Eggplant

 

Flower Share…

We also offer a Flower share for 12 weeks beginning June 24 though September 9th for $145.  You will receive a beautiful, medium sized,  mixed bouquet of locally grown, chemical free flowers. 

The subscription service is also available for delivery* of a bouquet each week for 12 weeks for $229.00.  Treat yourself or someone you care about to this luxury!  Every bouquet arrives in a vase so the person does not need to be home; a protected place out of the sun and rain is preferred for the drop off.  It makes a great birthday gift for your mom or sweetheart.  (*delivery areas retricted).  Please contact Christina at 20001@cox.net for more information.

 

Sample Flower Bouquet…

 

 

July:

Yarrow

Snapdragon

Larkspur

Amanthus

Lilly

 

 

September:

Sunflowers

Zinnias

Rudbekia

Verbena

Daisies

 

 

Egg Share…

New for 2008, we are  pleased to offer an Egg share.  You can sign up for the full 20 weeks for $90 or receive a dozen every other week (10 weeks) for $45.  

 

About the chickens…

The chickens are raised at the farm by Michele Kozloski of Zephyr Farm.  They are in a moveable coop and have all the fresh air, sun, and grass that they desire.  The chickens are a mix of Rhode Island Reds and rare colorful breeds.  The eggs come in shades of brown, white, and even green!  These are the freshest, tastiest eggs around.

 

 

 

The Bean Pole

 

We also write a weekly newsletter, The Bean Pole, which includes farm updates,  practical, yummy recipes and tidbits about the environment and sustainability.

 

Lend a Hand!

We hope you’re as excited as we are to take to the fields, and so we hope that you will make time to volunteer with us.  The best way to know what is happening on the farm is to work a day on it.  Our work day is generally on Sundays, from noon to 3 pm.  If you have a skill or resource you’d like to share, let us know.  Be prepared to get dirty!

 

Delivery to your office

 

New for 2008, we would like to offer delivery to your office.  It would require a minimum of 10 members to sign up and there would be an additional delivery charge.  Please contact Christina if you would like to explore this option.

 

 

HOW TO SIGN UP…

 

Simply fill out and print the following page and mail to address listed below.

 

 

 

Click here for printable version

 

 

M e m b e r    C o n t r a c t

By signing this contract, I agree to become a member of  the Four Friends CSA for 2008.   This membership entitles me to a weekly share of the farm’s products for the 2008 growing season.  I agree to pay my membership fee in full and on time.  *note:  you can mix and match share types (i.e. you can purchase just a flower share or just an egg share without purchasing a veggie share and vice versa).

FULL VEGGIE SHARE:       Ž        $550 for 20 weeks

                                                (weekly value $27.50 per week)

($275 due now/$275 due by July 15th)

SINGLE VEGGIE SHARE:   Ž        $300 for 20 weeks

                                                (weekly value $13.75 per week)

(Payment due in full)

FLOWER SHARE:              Ž        $145 for 12 weeks

FLOWER SHARE DELIVERY Ž      $229 for 12 weeks

(Payment due in full)

EGG SHARE:          Ž        $  90 1 dzn for 20 weeks or,

Ž        $  45 1 dzn for 10 weeks (every other week)

                                      (Payment due in full)

 

                             SORRY EGG SHARE CLOSED

 

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:  SIGN UP A FRIEND AND YOU RECEIVE A FREE WEEK! (Subscription to begin on June 10th instead of June 17th)

NAME:         _________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:    _________________________________________________________________

PHONE:        _________________________________________________________________

EMAIL:         _________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE/Date:  ________________________________________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: _______________________________

Make Checks payable to FOUR FRIENDS FARM.   Call Christina 781 603 4894 or via email 20001@cox.net with any questions.

Send payment(s) to:                  Christina Dedora

242 John Mowry Rd.  Smithfield, RI  02917