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COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM
Long Hill Orchard in West Newbury is accepting new shareholders for the
2008 growing season. Last season was a great success and we look forward
again to providing you with freshly harvested, chemical and pesticide
free produce in exchange for your support of our sustainable growing
methods. The shares include weekly pickups of produce at Long Hill, as
well as Pick-Your-Own vegetables, herbs, and flowers on the farm. The
harvest season will run for approximately 20 distribution weeks, from
June to October. Shareholders will receive a wide variety of
organically-grown produce. Shareholders are also invited to enjoy the
open space of our 150 acre farm for hiking, dog walking, picnics, etc.
Distributions: Weekly full share
distributions equal approximately one large bag of produce and is a "mix
and match" format. Distributions are Friday's from 3 to 7 pm and
Saturday's from 9 am to 1 pm.
Here are some of the items you
can expect to receive: PYO = Pick Your Own
June
Lettuce, Radishes, Spinach, Bok choi, Mesclun mix, Arugula, Kale, Swiss
Chard, Beets, Rhubarb. PYO - Peas, Beans
July/August
Head lettuce, Celeriac or celery, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Summer squash,
Carrots, Mixed greens, Peppers, Garlic.
PYO - Tomatoes (various), Peppers, Herbs, Flowers
September/October
Head lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage, Arugula, Radishes, Spinach, Kale, Swiss
Chard, Winter squash, Beets, Carrots, Potatoes, Onions, Mixed greens.
PYO - Tomatoes (various), Herbs, Gourds, Pumpkins.
Pick Your Own - Open (7) days a week, please check in with the farm
stand before heading out to the fields.
The benefits of a CSA partnership between the
consumer and the grower is the high quality organic produce, maintaining
land in sustainable agriculture, strengthening the local economy and
learning about organic gardening practices. Sign-up is still open, so if
you are interested feel free to call our farm stand (978-363-2170) and
leave your contact information (name, number, email address). Or email
us at lho@greennet.net
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