Well, 2009 was quite an interesting year in the world of agriculture. Through all the ups and downs and probably way too much kale, we all survived and I hope all became a little more healthy. As we look to 2010 we are planning on expanding the 'greens' line-up of items. We will be adding more varieties of sweet peppers and with any luck, we will have a good tomato year.
As always, please email me suggestions for items that you would like to see at the CSA table.
One other note: in 2010 we will have a"give and take" table. So if there is anything that you do not particularly care for in your share, simply leave it on the give and take table for someone else who could use it.
Rexcroft
Farm
CSA
Tarrytown. NY
Sunday Morning Pick-up
2010 Season
CSA Share information
What is a CSA? A CSA is Community Supported Agriculture. This is a method where consumers purchase a share of produce for a period of weeks prior to the start of the season. CSA’s are a win- win situation for both the farmer and consumer. The farmer obtains operating funds in advance of his selling season which eases the burden of borrowing money.
You benefit by being afforded the season’s freshest produce and since it is pre-paid, you get first dibs on what is being picked.
The 2010 season will run for 20 weeks. It starts in the beginning of June and ends near the end of October. This year we will be teaming up with one of the local orchards to provide an additional fruit share. We do still offer special and standing orders for meats, eggs and honey.
A deposit of $100.00 is due by October 25th. This guarantees your share as we do have a limit on the number of shares that we can take. Full payment is due by February 5th, and we offer a 5% discount if full payment is made by December 1st, 2009.
Full share= $500.00
or
15 Week Share= $400.00
Add on Shares:
Sweet corn- adds an additional dozen ears for the entire time that sweet corn is being picked. $45.00
Fruit Share- adds an average of 5lbs of fresh fruit to your share each week. $275.00 for 20 weeks. $210.00 for 15 weeks.
HALF SHARE OPTION:
½ share vegetable only 20 week $280.00
½ share vegetable only 15 week $223.00
Name___________________________
Address_________________________
City_____________ State_______
Zip___________________________
Email___________________________
Phone__________________________
20 Week sign-up
Base Share $500.00
Or half share ($280.00) __________
Corn Share? (45.00) +_________
Fruit Share? ($275.00) +__________
Total =____________
15 week Sign-up
Base Share $400.00
Or half share( $223.00) ____________
Corn Share? (45.00) +__________
Fruit Share? ($210.00) +__________
Total =___________
Please mail all registrations to:
Barbara Carr
116 Rice Avenue
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
If you have more questions feel free to call me at 518-821-8709 or email dan@rexcroftfarm.com
Some general farm information:
Rexcroft Farm is now in its seventh generation of being a family farm. Ted along with two sons, Nate and Dan, run the operation. We own just less than 400 acres which is divided up into vegetable areas, greenhouse areas, barns, pastures and woodlots. Our primary focus is on vegetable production with a strong secondary emphasis on our grass-fed, naturally raised animals. We also grow peaches, apricots, plums and raspberries. We utilize IPM (Integrated pest management) practices on our farm. This method relies on strong utilization of beneficial insects to combat the pests. We also use organically approved products such as Insecticidal soap and other natural oils. Remember, we eat what we grow.
We have been a strong member of C.E. Inc Greenmarkets in the NYC area since 1998. We are members of Farm Bureau and we are a Pride of NY Farm.
Farm visits are encouraged however please schedule it in advance and remember that this is a working farm. It is not a tourist stop, and common sense around the farm is appreciated.
2010 Produce Lineup:
Greens- Lettuce, Kale, Arugula, collards, tat tsoi, bok choi, swiss chard, leeks, mixed greens, broccoli raab, spinach, etc…
Vegetables- Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, squash (both summer and winter), cucumber, melon, cauliflower, beans, broccoli, Okra, Brussels Sprouts, peas, etc…
Roots- Beets, Turnips, carrots (maybe), onions, garlic, etc…
Herbs –Basil, Oregano, Mint, Cilantro, Loveage, Dill, etc…
