Monday, February 1, 2010
CSA Time! Earthen Harvest Organics
This is the time of year when I start dreaming of summertime. Long, warm days and lots of fresh NJ vegetables - I can't wait! I am so tired of short, cold days. I need sunshine!
One bit of winter excitement - I just bought a share from a local CSA (Consumer Supported Agriculture) and I can't wait for my first box of fresh produce. Yes, I get excited by fresh produce and it will be like Christmas once a week for me! I waited too long last year and all of the shares were sold out. So if you want to join a CSA, I would suggest reaching out to the farmers now. I joined Earthen Harvest in Ocean County, NJ. It is a small organic farm that delivers its CSA share boxes right to your doorstep - how great is that!
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How awesome! I think this is such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a good CSA in my area, but so far I haven't had much luck (most of them are full, belive it or not!). Your CSA goodies look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI think I will be doing a CSA box too this season.....I am dreaming of NJ produce and farmers markets!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. We would love to do this someday. - John
ReplyDeleteThe CSA is a wonderful way to support your local farmer. I hope that you will share your bounty with us each week on your blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteNow, that's what I call service. Right at your doorstep. Can I ask are the prices reasonable? I know you have to take into account that they are organic but is the convenience of having them delived calculated in the price?
ReplyDeleteHi Elisa,
ReplyDeleteThe cost is $675 for the season or $24.11 per week including the delivery! It is a full share for 4-6 people. Other CSAs in NJ cost about the same or a little more and you need to pick up the boxes. Take care!
Now that the season is almost over, I would be ineterested in hearing your overall review of the CSA. Would you participate again? I just stumbled on your site while researching CSA's in the Monmouth/Ocean County area.
ReplyDeleteI just tried to reach Earthen Harvest's website which I've done plenty of times earlier. It says the URL is not valid. Can anyone else reach them?
ReplyDeleteI was just on their website. I have also called and emailed but didn't hear back. Do you know when the 2011 registration is? How was the 2010 harvest?
ReplyDeleteHello! I am doing some research as well for a csa in Toms River area. What are your reviews for the overall season? Was it well worth the money? Did you sign up again for this season? Thanks!
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