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Community Supported Agriculture (May Farm)
Minnesota Food Association
We are excite to support the USDA CSA program, serving as Eden Prairie's (and SW Metro) distribution center. To learn how you can a part of this program and benefit from produce grown by local farmers contact us.
About CSA
Community Supported Agriculture, is a cooperative between a farm and a local community or supporters, providing a direct link between the production and consumption of food. CSA members cover the farm's operating costs by purchasing a share of the season's harvest at the beginning of the growing season, when the farmer most needs the cash. This ensures that the small local farm will be sustained through bad weather, drops in market prices. In return the farm provides a healthy supply of seasonal fresh produce throughout the growing season.
Committed to Growing Organically
Our quality standards are high and you are guaranteed the best of what we grow.
We follow all the organic standards of soil building and animal husbandry. We use cover crops and compost for our fertility. We never spray petroleum based chemicals.
While we will not be Certified Organic, we grow as if we are because we would’t have it any other way.
As a member of May Farm CSA in 2007 you will get:
18 weeks of clean, farm fresh,seasonal produce, delivered to your home or a nearby drop site.
Weekly newsletters with recipes and farm stories
Invitations to our spring, summer and fall festival with hay rack rides, pumpkin picking, food music games and more. Teach your kids where their food comes from!The peace of mind that comes from knowing where and how your food was grown and knowing that you food dollars are staying in your community.
More resources
* USDA The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
* Resources for Farmers- 2006
* Publications about Community Supported Agriculture. 2001
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"Its a great way for us to contirbute to the community in positive and healthy way, and equally we support individual farmers that are committed to our similar principles ." ~Dr. Matousek |
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