Last Thursday a friend that is on vacation offered me his CSA half share. This is a program that you sign up for at a local farm and they provide 22 weeks of fresh vegetables for your enjoyment. Everything is "farm fresh" (literally) and you drive out to 543 Way Road once a week to pick up your allowance (either a full share or a half share).

I was blown away! I brought a bag (next week two) and met farmer Dan O'Brian for a very nice overview of the 352 acre farm. Dan only farms 7 acres of vegetables, but that was enough to supply me with an over abundance of fresh veggies - and it's only a half share!

We are now in possession of

1 bunch carrots                                  1 head broccoli

1 red boc choi                                     2 green boc choi

2 Kohlrabi                                           2 heads of lettuce

1 Bunch Turnips                                  1 Acorn Squash

1 head of cabbage

All the people there were helpful and delightful. They were even offering freshly made apple cider!

 

If you are interested, you have to join the Delaware Nature Society in order to sign up for either the $700 full share (intended for a family of four) or the $425 half share. Pick up days are either Tuesdays or Thursdays (your choice) from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.. Prices go up on January 1st. Each week of the 22 week program you will get approximately 6 - 10 seasonal produce items.