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A bushel box of the current produce in season.
(Please have all orders in by 5pm the day before the pick up you want. )
Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a new idea in farming, one that has been gaining momentum since its introduction to the United States from Europe in the mid-1980s. The CSA concept originated in the 1960s in Switzerland and Japan, where consumers interested in safe food and farmers seeking stable markets for their crops joined together in economic partnerships. Today, CSA farms in the U.S., known as CSAs, currently number more than 400. Most are located near urban centers in New England, the Mid-Atlantic states, and the Great Lakes region, with growing numbers in other areas, including the West Coast.
In basic terms, CSA consists of a community of
individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland
becomes, the community's farm, with the growers
and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of
food production.
Payment Options:
$40 a box per week = Buy a box for yourself and support a community member in
need. (Half of this purchasing price is tax-deductible, as it will go
into our SCF Health and Education Fund, 501c3)
$25 a box per week = Community Gardener - - Supports 0.8%* of the Farm's annual CSA budget.
$20 a box per week = Seedlings - - Supports 0.4%* of the Farm's annual CSA budget.
$15 a box per week = Seeds - - Special community price for our members
All boxes are the same size. Each group is absolutely necessary to the sustainability of theSouth Central Farmers' Cooperative and the ability to bring quality organic produce to the city. (*The percentages are based upon purchasing at least 26 boxes out of the year, and it only reflects the cost to support the CSA program, not the entire farm. For more in-depth information, please feel free to contact us.)
Box Size = ( 11" x 17" x 10") Bushel
Weekly CSA Box
- Price:
- $15.00
- SKU:
- WEEKLY_CSA_B
- Brand:
- South Central Farmers Cooperative
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
- Rating:
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(18 product reviews)
- Shipping:
- Free Shipping
Product Reviews
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amazing organic produce in South Central LA-- yes!
Posted by Cynthia Azali-Rojas on 10th Dec 2009
I can't believe it took me this long to get turned on to the SCF CSA. The produce is amazing-- so fresh, so healthy and fun to cook. I thought I cooked "healthy" before, but I had no idea what was out there. With the CSA you can eat what's in season, which is the best you can do for your body. My family and I thank SCF for the beautiful work they continue to do! PS. If you pick up on the Eastside at Proyecto Jardin you can even take cooking classes that use produce from the box. The classes are great!
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Spreading the word
Posted by Unknown on 6th Nov 2009
I've gotten two friends to sign up for boxes. We love getting fresh organic produce at such a deal. If there was one thing we'd change it would be for a little more variety, but overall, it's great!
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I'm spreading the news!
Posted by Unknown on 12th Oct 2009
The melon was the best I've ever tasted. I enjoyed cooking for days and sharing with everyone I know! I still haven't had to go to the store, 2+ weeks later because of all the leftovers! Not only is it CHEAP, it's much better QUALITY and taste than the supermarkets' produce. Don't miss out!
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Astounding
Posted by Cheri on 5th Oct 2009
Seriously. The quantity, variety and health of the food inside amazed me. It felt like xmas opening the box. I couldn't wait to start cooking! I've been raving about my CSA box for 2 weeks, trying to turn everyone on to it. Thank you so much!!
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Fun... Exciting... Healthy.... Rewarding
Posted by Christy on 3rd Sep 2009
Just some of the words I use to describe getting my first CSA box! It's such a great feeling knowing we're not only eating healthier and saving money, but also supporting our local farmers. How cool to not know what we're getting in the box till we get home and open it. I filled both our crisper drawers in our fridge with the CSA box contents. We'll definitely be back! THANK YOU!!
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The Best
Posted by Unknown on 1st Jun 2009
Just picked up my first box this past Sunday...all I can say is that it was/ is amazing...love it!!! It is absolutely like Christmas!
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Being Creative with Vegetables has never been so great!
Posted by Unknown on 28th May 2009
We picked up our first box of vegetables on Sunday, and I was surprised at how many different types of vegetables were in waxed box. I'm juicing and creative so many wonderful raw veggie dishes, my family is enjoying coming on board. Thanks CSA farmers!!
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Like Christmas Morning!!!
Posted by Jennifer Cohen on 22nd May 2009
Even though I'm Jewish, I feel like it's Christmas Morning when I open my weekly box of perfect vegetables. It's very exciting! The vegetables are WONDERFUL. The carrots dance in my mouth. Cha-Cha-Cha!
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Fresh!
Posted by Don on 21st May 2009
Picked up first one today, great! The onions are awsome, everything was good!
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Amazing!
Posted by Dave Bullock (eecue) on 14th May 2009
Just picked up my first box at City Hall. This is so amazing. Can't wait to cook up some beets! Really excited. What a huge and packed box. Total win... blogging about it soon:
http://eecue.com
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