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
Local Meat Animals - Orders being taken now
Fresh Start Farm is currently taking orders for the animals they are just beginning to raise. They include: goats, hogs, chickens (including heritage breeds), and turkeys (only heritage breeds). The pricing will be the going market rate at the time of processing. These animals are raised with love, fed a natural diet, and allowed/encouraged to get lots of fresh air and exercise. The hogs will be available in either 1/2 or whole hog sizes. If you want pone of these animals reserved for you, the farmers need to know asap or they will be promised to someone else. Got questions about the whole idea of purchasing part of an animal for meat - just ask! More info about breeds, pricing, etc will follow as folks as for it and I remember to write it down!
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