You may phone us at the farm by calling Jillian:

 (608) 625-4178

e-mail us:  smallfamilycsa@yahoo.com

Small Family CSA

What’s in the Box?

Testimonials:

 

“Delicious!  Wonderful!  Bravo!  A culinary delight and a greatly appreciated service!  Thank you!  Here’s to your continued success.”  Allegra-La Farge CSA member

 

“...I’m happy to be part of your CSA.  Thanks again.”  Jean-La Farge CSA member

 

“We enjoyed every bit of the food and found the flavor and quality to be of the highest degree.  We have been so pleased with every aspect of the service we are signing up again for 2006.”  -Allen, La Farge CSA member.

 

“The weekly veggie box is an absolute delight!  Knowing how you raise/farm your veggies makes us realize how fortunate we are!  I love the kale the best.  The tomatoes are incredible!”  -Cathy, La Crosse CSA member

 

“My husband and I loved the CSA program and really appreciate the work and philosophy that you  incorporate into the farm.  We need more people to care for the earth the way you do.  So, THANK YOU!!”  -Rebecca, La Crosse CSA member

 

 

“I can’t wait for the first box...it’s a lot like a summer Christmas, and now you’re my Santa!  And that’s fun.  Thanks for your hard work.”  Bernard, La Farge CSA member

 

“Thank you very much for the great work you are doing.  Your boxes are beautiful!  We are enjoying every item you have grown and harvested with love and care.” Beth, La Farge CSA member

 

“This arrangement has been a wonderful adventure for us!  Each week a great box of precious produce.  We have had some of the best meals ever at our home and been pushed to come up with new preparations that we would not otherwise have tried.  I can see the tremendous amount of work that goes into this project…”  Jim, Dubuque CSA member

 

“Dear Jillian and Family,  I just read the newsletter in which you discuss the price of eating organically.  Thanks, form the bottom of my heart, for stating some important facts about what you folks do.  Some of these facts are more obvious to some than others…  I have absolutely enjoyed my weekly boxes and when I’m standing at the sink washing the dirt from the abundance, my heart totally goes into it!  As a matter of fact, I was just thinking the other day how spoiled my taste buds have undoubtedly gotten:  how will I get through the winter months?!!!  My husband and I have savored the experience of new and delicious food that we wouldn’t necessarily buy in the store, so thanks for that part, too!  Absolutely yummy in our tummies!  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!  Peace and love.”  Marion, Galena CSA member.

 

  “Just a quick note to say how much we appreciate the vegetables every week and all your hard work bringing them to us.  This is our first year in the CSA and it has exceeded our expectations in every way.  Keep up the good work!”  Sarah, Brent, Josie, True and Cora-Dubuque member. 

 

“Thank you, and Adam, and Momma Jane for all the bounty we’ve been enjoying from your farm.  It’s weird in this day and age to be personally connected to those who are growing our food.  I can’t tell you how much fun it is to wonder ‘what’s in the box?’ all week long.  It’s been like Christmas every Friday afternoon!”  Beth, Dubuque CSA member. 

 

That spinach was just DELICIOUS!!! And so was the asparagus.  I just praise God for such blessings through you.  I look forward to the whole summer of “good” things.  Thank you soo much.  Judy, La Crosse CSA member

 

I fear that we as consumers have forgotten what good, fresh, homegrown food tastes like. We take what they sell at the grocery (I can't call it a supermarket, there's nothing super about it) and think this is how food should to taste. Last week, knowing better, but in a weak moment, I bought some California strawberries. Then your sweet, ripe berries arrived on Friday. I had my husband do a taste test, one of the store bought berries and one of yours, there was NO comparison, he was amazed!  We're a culture that wants what we want, when we want it and have forgotten there is a time and a season for everything. And we've unwittingly sacrificed a lot along the way.
 
So whether it's in an effort to cut down on fuel costs for shipping un-ripe produce great distances, or it's a desire to eat better tasting food and support our local economies, we're grateful for your tireless efforts and back-breaking work. We look forward to a flavorful summer shared with you. Mary, Dubuque CSA Member

When you sign up to become a member of the CSA, you’re not only signing up for change, but equally as important, you’re signing up to receive either a 5/9 bushel (half share) or a 3/4 bushel (full share) care package of fresh, local, and seasonal produce!  You’ll also receive a newsletter with what’s going on at the farm, recipes, and handling info for your veggies.

 

A half share can satisfy 1-3 hungry adults and a full share can satisfy a family of 3-5 who incorporate vegetables into their diet.  You may want to consider sharing a box with a friend.  Sharing a box allows friends to take turns picking up the boxes or help eating up the contents of the box.  This has worked very well for some in the past. 

 

We plant, nurture along, harvest, and wash your produce before we put it in the box and deliver it to you at the drop off point near you.  The CSA offers two size shares, full and half.  You will receive the size share box that you signed up for every week for 20 weeks from the beginning of June through the end of October filled with the Midwest bounty.  By being part of a Community Supported Agriculture farm you share the risks and blessings with us through the fate of the unpredictable seasons.  While some drought years might be tolerable for tomatoes, peppers and melons, other crops are able to withstand a rainy season  better such as asparagus, celery and many succulent greens.

 

Below is a list of crops you can expect to find in your seasonal, weekly share of local vegetables and berries.