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2009 CSA Share Details

We are offering two types of produce shares, a Standard Market Share for those finicky eaters, and an Epicurean Share. The shares will be available in two sizes, a full share and a half share. A full share typically satisfies the needs of two vegetarians or four people of mixed diet. Your weekly box will have an assortment of Leaf crops, fruiting vegetables, root vegetables, onion crops and herbs. Please see our vegetable calendar for expected harvest dates. You will also receive a weekly news letter explaining what is in the box, along with recipes, and a brief to what is happening on the farm.

Summer/Fall Harvest - 18 Weeks - End of June through October
Our crops consists of over 200 varieties; mostly heirloom and unique produce known for its flavor and appearance. Standard Market members pick up the more common vegetables and herbs, while our epicureans receive everything we grow including edible flowers. Please read our Good Food Brochure for more information. A Full Membership should meet the needs of 2-4 people. This eighteen week harvest will include items from the list below. Weight is dependant on seasonal availability.

Standard Market
Spinach, Kale, Mixed Lettuce, Cooking Greens, Cucumbers, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Turnips, Rutabaga, Parsnips, Carrots, Onions, Potatoes, Corn, Summer Squash, Snap Beans, Shelling and Snap Peas, Shelling Beans, Sweet Peppers, Chili Peppers, Tomatoes, Celery, Melons and Herbs.

Epicurean
Will include all items in smaller portions from the Standard Market plan plus Specialty Cooking Greens, Shallots, Leeks, Okra, Specialty Cabbage, Specialty Snap and Shelling Beans, Edamame, Tomatillo, Eggplant, Fennel, Specialty Melons, Celeriac, Specialty Herbs and Edible Flowers.
Full Membership - $555.00
Half Membership - $285.00
Full Membership - $695.00
Half Membership - $355.00

Summer/Fall Semimonthly Fruit Share- 9 Weeks - End of June through October
New this year we will be seeking out fruits grown by local farmers that are Certified Organic, or grown without the use of chemical pesticide and fertilizers as well as fruit from a local wholesaler that has an Organic Handlers License. When in season you can expect to receive melons grown on our farm. Please read our Good Food Brochure for more information. A Full Membership should meet the needs of 2-4 people. This nine week harvest will include items from the list below. Weight is dependant on seasonal availability.

Standard Market
Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Cherries, Grapes, Lemons, Limes, Melons, Nectarines, Oranges, Peaches-Yellow, Plums, Tangerines and Strawberries.

Epicurean
Will include all items in smaller portions from the Standard Market plan plus Avocados, Cranberries, Fresh Dates & Figs, Mangoes, Peaches-White, Persimmons, Pineapples, Plantains, Pluots, Pomegranates, Blueberries and Raspberries.
Full Membership - $299.00
Half Membership - $160.00
Full Membership - $395.00
Half Membership - $205.00

Semimonthly Storage Vegetable Harvest - 4 Weeks - November through December
Our semimonthly storage program includes winter squash, potatoes, storage onions, and garlic. Weight for full Standard Market Share will be 12-25 pounds.

Standard Market
Winter Squash, Potatoes, Storage Onions, and Garlic.

Epicurean
Will include all items in smaller portions from the Standard Market Share plus gourmet varieties.

Full Membership - $85.00
Half Membership - $45.00
Full Membership - $99.00
Half Membership - $60.00

Winter Semimonthly Fruit Share- 4 Weeks - November through December
A great way to ensure your family will be eating organic fruit at the start of our long winter. A Full Membership should meet the needs of 2-4 people. This four week harvest will include items from the list below. Weight will vary each week depending on seasonal availability.

Standard Market
Apples, Avocados, Grapes, Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Pears and Tangerines.

Epicurean
Will include all items in smaller portions from the Standard Market plan plus Cranberries, Dates, Mandarins and Pomegranates.
Full Membership - $90.00
Half Membership - $50.00
Full Membership - $135.00
Half Membership - $70.00

Note: No two boxes will be alike, produce picked by seasonal availability.

Printable 2009 CSA Order Form

Farm Location: 208 North 250 West
Valparaiso, Indiana 46385
Phone Manager: 219.510.4547
Phone Office: 219.921.1831
Phone Farm: 219.462.9587

Please contact Crème de la Crop at cremedelacrop@msn.com for more information.