Cultivator CSA

Not Your Ordinary CSA!

How does it work?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, which is growing in popularity around the globe as a way to invest in your local farm while ensuring your access to fresh, local food. GRuB’s CSA is designed for folks who want to support our work as well as receive great produce and flowers! For 16 weeks from late June to early October, you’ll pick up your weekly share of healthy, local produce at the GRuB Farm in West Olympia and we’ll also send good food home with youth in our GRuB School Program. These same youth tend the farm, harvest for the CSA and are responsible for the high quality of your boxes.

How much does it cost?
We set the base cost of your CSA share at $300 (a great deal). Then we ask you to be a Cultivator by sponsoring a Youth Food Share for $250 (this portion is tax-deductible!). The total cost of your CSA is $550. Your support enables low-income and disengaged youth in GRuB School to bring the fruits of their labor home. This reduces strain on the family budget and often introduces healthier food into the family diet.

What’s included in my share?
Each week you’ll take home a box of fresh seasonal vegetables, fruit and herbs as well as a small bouquet of seasonal flowers. Everything you’ll receive in your box is sustainably grown right here on the GRuB Farm. Each box will include a newsletter covering farm happenings, recipes, GRuB updates, and special youth writings.

Is CSA right for me?
Our CSA share is a “full share” and on average would feed a household of 4. Everyone eats different amounts of produce and different varieties and we realize this. While there are many different types of veggies, fruits and herbs that grow well in the Northwest, we have chosen to grow what our customers want. CSA members in the past have given great feedback and we’re improving our variety each year. We’ve also been told from members that sometimes they receive too much produce. There are two beautiful ways to handle this situation should it ever arise: put any excess produce in our donation box at the farm and we’ll make sure it goes to our youth or to the food bank, or connect with a neighbor, friend or family member and spread the good food. It’s a great excuse to cook a big meal and gather around the table.

How do I sign up?
That’s easy! You can print out the 2012 CSA registration form, fill it out and drop it off or mail it to us. We can sign you up in person if you’d prefer. Please ask for the Farm Manager, Wade Arnold, and if he’s not available, any other staff can take down your information. We do ask for a minimum of $100 deposit to hold your spot. The balance can be set up as installments. The earlier you sign up, the better (spring is when we’re spending money on seeds, soil fertility, supplies, etc.) Still not convinced? Do you have additional questions or concerns? If so, please contact Wade by email, farm@goodgrub.org or by phone, 360-753-5522.

Other local farms offering CSAs:

These are just a few of the local farms we know and love. Check the Thurston County Farm Map for most current listings and information.