We finally did it. I just put my application in the mail to join The Golden Earthworm Organic Farm's 2006 CSA program. We're actually sharing a share with some friends of ours (Matt and Tara), just to see how we like it and to make sure we don't have too much food. Matt, who used to live in the Hudson Valley has some experience with CSA programs up there and he seems to think that sharing a share will be more than enough for us.
I'd like to thank our local Stop & Shop grocery story for making this move neccessary. Their produce is beyond awful -- flavorless, often well on its way to spoiled and just plain disgusting.
This summer, instead of being forced to eat cardboard-like vegetables...we'll get fresh, organically grown produce. I can't wait.
And, Golden Earthworm also has it's own blog -- even if they don't udpate it much.
Very good. I get Golden Earthworm produce from the Islip Grower’s Market. Fresh every Saturday and it’s real close to my house.
Every year I plant 1000 sqft. vegetable garden in my yard and it’s a lot of work. Looks real nice, but fall behind on the weeds and whatta mess! No worries like that with CSA.
Good luck and don’t forget to share the recipes with us.
Posted by: Bill | May 10, 2006 at 08:34 PM
Please do update on how the CSA goes -- I've been eyeing Golden Earthworm for a couple of years, but I've never been able to convince my husband to do the initial outlay of cash.
I, too, suffer the tyranny of Stop & Shop. Please do post any advice you have on eating locally out here! (You'd swear it should be easier than in Manhattan, right?)
Posted by: Andrea | May 11, 2006 at 10:08 PM
Are you saying that yo don't have many farm stands on the North Fork? I'm on the South Fork, and we have dozens. Although I grow a lot of my own veggies and herbs, I can walk to two different farmers.
What about Satur Farms, I heard they have great stuff, do they have a retail stand?
By the way, you should see my asparagus, they are 3 feet tall, since they are only in their second year, I was advise to not harvest till next year.
Posted by: Ed | May 12, 2006 at 10:19 AM
Oh we have farmstands...but they aren't the kind you probably go to. These ones are people (like you or me really) who go out east, buy from the producers and then bring them west...and jack up the prices.
I'd rather deal directly with the grower...plus, it will force us to try some different produce that we might not normally try...
I'm starting our first garden at the new house this year...I'm thinking just a few kinds of tomatoes and maybe some lettuce this year...with expansion plans coming up.
Posted by: Lenn | May 12, 2006 at 10:28 AM
Check out OrganicsTodayFarms.com
Posted by: michael | November 11, 2007 at 06:11 PM