Russo Family Farm is excited to offer a CSA vegetable subscription to Greenwich CT in summer 2016! You will receive the freshest produce from our farm, cultivated and cared for by Dan & Monique.
What is a CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a locally based model of agriculture production and distribution. A group pledges to support a local farm, with producers and consumers sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Joining a CSA is one of the most direct ways to sustain small local farms and invest in your food system. A member receives a “share” of produce as it is harvested. Members learn about vegetables, the environment, sustainability, and try out new receipes, and reconnect with natural food cycles.
What do I receive?
Every week during the growing season, you will receive a share of vegetables grown on the farm. The share consists of a variety of vegetables that are at their peak in season for the local climate. For example, lettuce and radishes thrive in cooler temperatures and are one of the first vegetables available starting in May. Tomatoes require warmth and time to ripen on the vine, thus they will be available starting in mid-July. Below is a sampling of what you might receive:
| Month | Vegetable |
| June | Lettuce, Peppercress, Spinach, Pea shoots Radish, Beets, Carrot Kale, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccoli Rabe Garlic scapes Sugar Snap Peas |
| July | Sugar Snap Peas, String beans, Cucumber Corn, Tomato Zucchini, Pattypan squash |
| August | String beans, Cucumber Corn, Tomato Zucchini, Pattypan squash Watermelon, Cantaloupe Potato |
| September | String beans, Cucumber Corn, Tomato Zucchini, Pattypan squash Hot peppers, Sweet peppers, Eggplant Soybean (Edamame), Potato, Garlic |
| October | Pumpkins, Delicata Squash Lettuce, Peppercress Radish, Beets, Carrot Kale, Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccoli Rabe Brussels Sprouts |
| November | Pumpkins Winter squashes: Delicata, Acorn, Golden Nugget, Kuri, Buttercup, Butternut Popcorn, Sunflower Seeds |
How much do I receive?
| Regular share | 1 grocery bag for 2 adults |
| Family share | 1.5 grocery bag: 2 adults, 2-3 kids |
| Veggie lover share | 2 grocery bag: 4 adults |
How do I get vegetables?
As a community-oriented model, we rely on members to help with some logistics to distribute the vegetables. On the day the vegetables arrive, members help to organize, track, and distribute the shares. Members pick up shares at a central location (in downtown Greenwich).
Sign me up!
Great, we are working on planning the 2016 vegetable mix, quantity, delivery mechanisms, payment processing and volunteer coordination. Signing up early helps us to plan the proper number of plants, invest in any additional equipment, and plan for storage needs. Personal checks can be made payable to Russo Family Farms. (Paypal payment to be available shortly.) Send an e-mail to russofamilyfarm (at) outlook.com to introduce yourself and we promise to reply.
| July 2017 | 5 weeks | $150 |
| Aug 2017 | 4 weeks | $120 |
| Sep 2017 | 4 weeks | $120 |
| Oct 2017 | 4 weeks | $120 |
| Nov 2017 | depends on weather | bonus for members from prior months |
