What is a Harvest Box?

It is our CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture program. A CSA farming operation is a combined effort between a farm and a community of supporters. Each season the harvest shareholders provide the money (and sometimes other resources) needed for the farm to operate by purchasing a “harvest share” of the season's bounty. Operating costs include seeds, labor, and growing supplies. By making this commitment a harvest shareholder assumes with the farmer the risks and the rewards of growing the food they will eat. In turn, the farm distributes to the shareholders their share of the harvest.

The CSA model is an economically viable way for small scale farmer to produce a small amount of a wide variety of high quality vegetables in an earth-friendly way. CSAs foster responsible relationships between the grower, the consumer, the food, and the land on which the food is grown.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

-You will receive fresh, non-contaminated vegetables and fruits.

-You will know where and how your food is grown, who grows it, and feel a partnership in the miracle of growing food.

-You will help support a 5^th generation family farm, preserve local farm land and contribute to a healthy, local economy.

-You will become more aware of your relationship to the land around you.

-You will receive a weekly newsletter and recipes.

-You will be invited to enjoy the farm at open farm days and possible surplus crops days.

-You will receive 10% off any purchases at our farmer's market booths.

-At the farm pickup site only you will often find over picks that are given away.

-We are given the opportunity to make a viable income by growing food in a responsible way, directly supported by the consumer.

-We have the pleasure of knowing who is eating our product and feel more satisfaction with our work.

-Farmland is preserved from development.

-Farmland is preserved from harmful farming practices.

-The community benefits by the preservation of open spaces which makes the area a more whole and satisfying place to live.

-The community is strengthened by the bringing together of folks who share healthy concerns about the future.

-The community gets an economic boost when food dollars remain within the local economy, rather than going out of state or out of country.

Cons:

-You will pay upfront for your share.

-You will need to pick up your share on an assigned day.

-You will need to return the bag or box each week.

-You will accept the risk of a possible failure of certain crops.

-Each of you will receive the same assortment of produce each week, no custom orders.(Allergies are the exception) You will be trying new vegetables.

What is included in your Harvest Box?

Each week will be different. As the season progresses so does the variety, and sometimes quantity in your share. You should receive 20-40 servings of fruits, vegetables and herbs each week.  For a rough list of what might be available please click below.

What is in a Harvest Box?

Is it Organic?

We are not certified organic. However, we do not use any pesticides or sprays on our vegetables. By becoming a member you will be supporting a 5th generation Washington County family farm that has kept its soil healthy through time tested methods. As a vendor at numerous farmer's markets, our customers know and trust our methods and quality.

How do I sign up?

Our farm is full!  Please email vicki@sungoldfarm to be put on a waiting list for possible last minute cancellations.

Harvest Box Sign up Page