How do I join?

Cromwell Valley CSA is part of the "Community Supported Agriculture" movement. CSA is a mutually beneficial relationship where the support of a Community of members enables

farmers to devote their energies to sustainable farming practices which in turn provides members with safe, nutritious, fresh produce. Thousands of families in the U.S. pledge their support for local CSA farms in exchange for a weekly portion of the farm's harvest. By providing financial support before the season begins, members express their commitment to share the risk of poor harvests and enjoy the surplus of abundant harvests. This consumer support frees farmers from the burden of debt while providing the nourishing food we all need.

CSA is fast becoming an alternative to factory farming, over-reliance on chemicals and pesticides, the loss of fertile agricultural land, and the pollution and waste that come when our food is shipped thousands of miles to reach us.

Cromwell Valley CSA is located in a Baltimore County Park in Towson. The land is protected from development by a perpetual agricultural easement by the Maryland Environmental Trust. In addition to providing produce to members, the CSA will also serve as a demonstration farm for students farmers

Cromwell Valley CSA is a not for profit organization managed by a Gore Group of volunteers,

This Core Group coordinates outreach, education, administration, and community activities

and assists our full time farmers, Brian Hughes, Jenny Siebenhaar. All CSA members are encouraged to participate in core Group meetings and visitors are welcome.

Cromwell Valley CSA means:

Supporting local agriculture,

Keeping our Maryland farmland open and productive

A working demonstration farm and education center

Delicious organic produce, most of which is harvested and distributed on the same Day

Forging a connection with the land where your food is grown and the' people who grow it

Newsletter with tips and timely recipes

Leading and participating in workshops on cooking, canning, composting etc.

Good, old-fashioned fun: hay rides, planting and harvest days, seasonal celebrations

How does it work?:

A Portion (estimated to feed 2 people) $475 + 5 hours work or $510 for non-working share

Portions picked up weekly at Cromwell Valley Park Tuesdays or Fridays, 1-7 pm

At least 22 weekly produce pick-ups during the growing season

Members choose, weigh and pack their own vegetables from bulk crates of freshly harvested produce

Surplus table for donation or exchange of produce among members

Excess produce will be given to Soup Kitchens or other charitable organizations. In 2000 about $8000 worth of vegtables were donated to two soup kitchens.

For more information call 410-880-2428

Our Learning Center and Internship programs need your support. Tax-deductible donations may be made to Earthome P.O. Box 20151, Towson, MD 21284.

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