Dear residents,
As we roll out a number of initiatives in our Village (improving recycling, green building codes, and much more), there's something simple that you can do that makes a difference and tastes good too: joining in on getting organic produce delivered straight from the farm to Hastings.
Hastings has its own Community Supported Agriculture ("CSA" as these things are called) effort, Last year 40 members benefited from this excellent system of getting fresh, organic produce into their fridges. Membership in a CSA is a way of directly supporting regional family farms.
Sustainable Hastings CSA shares are from Stoneledge Farm, in Leeds, NY (about 100 miles north of here). In exchange for our upfront contribution to the farm, members of our CSA program receive a weekly shipment of amazingly delicious, varied, organic, ultra-fresh produce. (Stoneledge Farm is certified organic by the North East Organic Farming Association of NY.)
You pay $485 for the season by check or credit/debit card directly to the farm. This breaks down to $20.21 per week.
For 24 weeks, beginning June 9th and ending November 17th, Stoneledge delivers to Grace Espiscopal church (78 Main Street, Hastings) every Wednesday. Members come between 11a.m.-1p.m. or 4-7p.m. that same day to pick up shares. Each member assembles his or her own share: you choose the head of lettuce, the 2 pounds of potatoes, the bunch of carrots, etc. Shares are not pre-bagged. Members are asked to contribute 5 hours of help during the 5 month season (wo/manning the "vegetable stand"). (Those of you who ever belonged to a food coop might remember this model...)
Each weekly delivery consists of 6 to 10 items (see examples below) - approximately 8 to 12 pounds of organic produce per week. You can also split a share with a friend or neighbor, each taking half a share (for more info on this, email us).
Stoneledge Farm donates one share for every 10 members of the CSA. Last year we donated over 1,000 pounds of food to the Grace Food Partnership - supplying fresh food to residents in Hastings and Yonkers who typically only receive canned & boxed donations. Members who are unable to pick up a share or two during the season can choose to contribute to this donation (or choose any other beneficiary - friend or neighbor, etc. - to come pick up their share).
Stoneledge Farm CSA members have the opportunity to visit the farm and help in the harvest twice during the season - a great way to connect with where our food comes from.
or call elisa zazzera @ 212-247-5988 (home/office number; rings in hastings.)
Thanks for your consideration. ===============================
Stoneledge Farm sample weekly delivery
Spring Vegetable Garlic Scapes - 6 Bok Choi - 1 head Perpetual Spinach - 1 bunch Chives
- 1 bunch Red Sails, Red Leaf Lettuce - 1 head Escarole - 1 head Greek Oregano - 1 bunch Sugar Snap Peas - 1 pound
Early Summer Vegetable Zucchini Summer Squash - 2 pounds Cucumbers - 1 Raider Slicing and 2 Boothby Blonde Heirloom Bright Lights Swiss Chard - 1 bunch Raddichio - 1 Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage - 1 head Orient Express Eggplant - 2 Cilantro - 1 bunch Lilac Islander Peppers - 1 Buttercrunch Lettuce - 1 head Scallions - 1 bunch
Summer Vegetable Red Ace Beets - 1.5 pounds Bolero Carrots - 1 pound Leeks - 1
bunch Thyme - 1 bunch Hungry Round Heirloom Peppers - 3 Lacinato Kale - 1 bunch Broccoli - 2 heads
Autumn Vegetable Keuka Gold Potatoes - 2 pounds Bolero Carrots - 1 pound Red Ace Beets - 1.5 pounds Brussels Sprouts - 3 stalks Winterbor Kale - 1 bunch Celeriac - 2 roots Garlic - 2 bulbs Romanesco Cauliflower - 1 head Italian Flat Leaf Parsley - 1 bunch
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