All vegetables are grown using biodynamic and organic practices and principles, without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizer and in a way that seeks to bring the land to full health.
Our weekly harvests change with the season. Depending on share size, members receive 5 or 8-9 different vegetables each week at our vegetable pick-up sites in Hudson, Poughkeepsie, and Brooklyn.
Early crops: Arugula, Spinach, Broccoli Raab, Mustard Greens, Radishes, Turnips, Kale, Peas, Lettuce, Cabbage, Beets
Mid-Summer: Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Mixed Herbs, Green Beans, Dandelion Greens, Carrots
Fall: Winter Squash, Garlic, Celery, Celeriac, Rutabagas, Parsnips, Carrots, Onions, Arugula, Spinach, Mustard Greens, Radishes, Turnips, Cabbage, Kale, Beets, Collard Greens
Shares are delivered to member sites from the first week of June through the first week of November, for a total of 22 weeks.
Pickup Days and Locations:
Brooklyn: Greenpoint Reformed Church, 136 Milton Ave; 10:30am-12:30pm Saturdays
On-Farm: 492 Route 217, Claverack (across the road from Meltz’s Lumber, just outside of Philmont/Mellenville); Saturday mornings
Hudson: Samuel Sutty and Son, 713 Warren Streen; 4-6pm Tuesdays
Poughkeepsie: Jewish Community Center on Grand Avenue; 4-6pm Tuesdays
Volunteer Hours:
There will be a total of four volunteer hours per share during the pickup season. Volunteers are expected to help set up, greet and orient members, and pack up the site after distribution. Alternate arrangements are possible.
Please see the Pri HaEmek CSA website for information concerning volunteer hours in Poughkeepsie.
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