Phone Number: 347-932-3112
From the W. Rogowski Farm Website about CSA: Community Supported Agriculture
What is CSA? CSA is a relationship of mutual support
and commitment between farmers and members. In return for an annual fee, which
helps cover production costs of the farm, CSA members receive a weekly share of
the highest quality harvest during the growing season.
What will I get? From mid-June through mid-November you
will receive a variety of our Certified Naturally Grown veggies, grown
in-season without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. We try hard to give you
the right amount of vegetables, so none go to waste and you get a good value.
Variety and quantity are based on actual production.
What We Grow Here are the types of crops that we
typically grow on a steady basis and are most likely to be included in a CSA
Share:
Salad Greens --
various lettuces and other leafy greens suggested for eating raw
Cooking Greens --
such as kale, swiss chard, bok choi, collards and mustard greens
Root Vegetables
-- such as beets, carrots, kohlrabi, turnips and potatoes
Herbs -- such as
basil, thai basil, chives and cilantro
Onion crops --
such as scallions, leeks, cippolini, globe onions and limited garlic
Short-Season
Crops -- such as spinach, flowers, cucumbers, sugarbaby watermelon, tomatoes
and Squash
Every year we do try new
crops and include them in the member shares. Last year we tried a few new
items including Verdolaga (a Mexican cooking green that can be sauteed like
Spinach), Asian Melons (a small melon that tastes a bit like cantaloupe and
cucumber), and Sculpet (an Italian cooking herb). When we have a new type
of produce to share with you we will always post a recipe or two on our Recipe Blog.
Fruit? Eggs? We don't currently include these in our CSA
shares, however we usually have a selection of local offerings at our Farm
Store in Pine Island NY. Visit our walk-in cooler for a selection of
locally grown seasonal fruits, mushrooms, and eggs, in addition to our own
produce. We also carry a wide selection of locally produced honey, jams,
sauces, oils and vinegars, and other complementary products to stock your
pantry.
Why Join? There are so many reasons ...
Eat Well -- You will get the freshest food for your family, often harvested
the morning of delivery, which will help you get the most out of your foods
nutritional value. Learn about new kinds of veggies and how to cook with
them, as well as new ideas for preparing old favorites.
Be Healthy -- Eat more fresh vegetables and fruit. Share healthy eating
habits with your kids, and the experience of visiting the farm where their food
grows. They'll be more likely to try that new kind of veggie if they
visit the fields it grew in!
Buy Local -- Your support helps a local business stay
afloat, helping your local economy by creating jobs in your region. You
will better connect with the food you eat by meeting your farmer and visiting
the farm that grows your food.
Protect the Environment -- You'll be supporting a farm that cares for
its land by growing food in ways that take care of the soil. Cutting down
on the number of miles your food travels from the farm to your plate reduces
your carbon footprint ... now that's good for the whole planet!
