Tangerini's Spring Street Farm

What Are CSA Shares, and How Does This Work?

A visit to Tangerini's Farm is always pleasant and peaceful.Families and households sign up at Tangerini's Farm in the winter to purchase a "SHARE" of the upcoming season's harvest. The commitment in advance supports the costs of running the CSA, including seeds, fertilizer, labor, equipment and insurances. Most of these cost are incurred during the spring planting season. A 2008 vegetable/fruit share costs $595 for the season. A u-pick flower share and a Christmas tree share are also available.

From about the second or third week of June until the second week of November, approximately 22 weeks in all, shareholders come to the farm once a week to pick up a share. On pick-up day, the farm crew sets up a distribution center in the barn. Shareholders can fill their grocery bag(s) depending on the member's preference with anything from the day's harvest. During the first few pick-ups in June, some items may have a limit on them.  It's as simple as that.

A CSA is about more than just fresh, local produce at a reasonable price.

  • CSA members enjoy crisp, delicious and flavorful vegetables straight from the farm.It supports the local farm economy, connecting shareholders directly with their food and the people who produce it.
  • Supports local, environmentally sustainable food production.
  • It connects people to agricultural cycles. Encouraging people to eat what is in season. In the just two generations we have moved from a rural to an urban nation and in the process do not understand the ramifications of purchasing our food from half way around the world. Did you know that we export 1.1 million tons of potatoes while importing 1.4 million tons every year?
  • The concept makes it convenient for people with busy lives to develop foodways that make for healthier and happier more connected families.
  • Reduces the overall use of fossil fuels in packaging and transportation. The average food item at the grocery store travels further that most people go on their family vacation.
  • Plenty of hands on experiences. Volunteering is always welcome but certainly not required.
  • It’s about U-pick opportunities, Full Moon Potluck Dinners, Fall Garlic Planting and Volunteer Days!

Order your share today, and look forward to healthy, delicious eating all summer.