How Does This Work?

Every week, we visit local farms, talk with the farmers, and purchase the freshest, yummiest food. We support farmers who nurture their soil, strive for sustainable farming practices, and don't use harmful or questionable products. Each week, you choose a la carte from the list of available food and pay for what you choose. We pack your share into reusable containers and you get your food. You, in turn, leave us the empty containers from last week's order and arrange payment. It's that simple!

To assist in your enjoyment of local produce, we will share storage information, preparation tips, recipes and ways to use new foods via this blog.

Sometimes, customers will have the option of adding eggs, honey, meat, cheese, mushrooms, bulk fruits, and other foods to their orders. Monthly, we order dry goods and food staples from Neshaminy Valley Natural Foods (based in Philidelphia, PA). These additional options are called Special Orders.

Is the food organic? Organic is such a key word these days. We go for local first, choosing farms that are as close as possible to the LaPlata area. Whenever there is an organic option, we will go with that. After that, we look for farmers who use IPM (integrated pest management), composting, and other sustainable practices. If you would like your food to be strictly organic, just let us know when you become a customer!

There are three membership options:
I) Weekly delivery to your home - cost $12/month + mileage charges
II) Weekly pickup at my home - cost $12/month
III) Special Orders Only - cost $5/order


Monday, November 17, 2008

Need more than Produce?

I order most of my non-produce food from a natural food coop, Neshaminy Valley Natural Food Distributers (out of the Philadelphia area), which delivers to my door every month. Current customers are eligible to add on to my orders for a small additional fee. If you need grains, beans, baking supplies, recycled toilet paper, dried cranberries, or other things of that nature, feel free to contact me. Both bulk options (e.g. 5 lb bags) and retail sizes (often 3 item minimum) are available. Of course, items are less expensive if a bulk size is split up between us.

Orders are due to me at the same time as the regular local food delivery. The truck comes next wednesday. If you order dry goods which do not require refrigeration, I will hold them and deliver them with your next local food order. If you order cold items, you will need to come pick them up on wednesday. Payment is due upon delivery/pickup.

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