<div class="gmail_quote"><div class="gmail_quote"><p>Hey Charles Village Chat, Just wanted to pass along this info. I worked at Real Food Farm last year and the quality of the CSA produce was exceptional. All natural, ultra-local. Read on for more info and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.</p>
<p><br></p><p>Real Food Farm, Civic Works' urban farm in Clifton Park in East Baltimore, is getting ready for a CSA season. Read on for more pertinent information!<br>
</p><p>We’re currently accepting applications! We’re increasing the number
of shares from last year, but are expecting high demand, so don’t
hesitate – here’s the <a href="http://www.realfoodfarm.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CSAAppandAgreement2012.pdf" target="_blank">application and agreement</a>. [Prices, etc. will be updated on the application shortly, thanks for your patience.]</p>
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<h3>What is a CSA?</h3>
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<p>A CSA is <i>community supported agriculture</i> (we call it CITY
supported, since we’re right here in Baltimore City). In a CSA program,
members sign up and pay one lump sum at the beginning of the year to
receive a batch of produce for a full growing season. Its a subscription
service, adapted for agriculture.</p>
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<h3>Why join a CSA?</h3>
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<p>CSA members help farmers by:</p>
<ul><li>providing funds for seeds, tools, and other materials after a long winter without much revenue</li><li>CSAs guarantee sales in a risky growing climate, allowing consumers to share in seasonal variances – the risks and rewards!</li>
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<p>Meanwhile farmers guarantee CSA members:</p>
<ul><li>Will receive a batch of produce at an affordable rate each week,
with seasonal choices including both staples (tomatoes, salad mix) and
surprises (peanuts? sunchokes?)</li><li>Members receive weekly tips including recipes and stories from the farm.</li></ul>
<h3>Prices & Details:</h3>
<p>This is Real Food Farm’s second season. It runs for 22 weeks – May to September. Payment is due by March 15, 2011.</p>
<p>Pick-up is available at: Real Food Farm, Lake Montebello Market, and other sites TBD (based on demand).</p>
<p>A full share includes 6-8 items per week, $440. A half share includes
3-4 items per week, $235. (After March 15, payment goes up to $455
& $250 )</p>
<p><i>For SNAP & WIC Members: </i></p>
<p>20% OFF! There’s a $50 deposit at start of season, with weekly
installment payments. Full deposit will be returned at end of season
with full participation.</p>
<p>Full Share Reduced: $352 ($16/week) *** Half Share Reduced: $188
($8.50/week) (After March 15, payment goes up to $367 & $195).</p>
<h3>How to Apply:</h3>
<p><b>Step 1: Pick a share that works for you</b></p>
<p><b>Step 2: Apply for membership by checking to see if there are still slots available – email us or call, and read the agreement.<br>
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<p><b>Step 3: Send in this <a href="http://www.realfoodfarm.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CSAAppandAgreement2012.pdf" target="_blank">application</a> and check made payable to Real Food Farm. Payment due by March 15.<br>
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<p>Address: 2701 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213</p>
<p>Fax: <a href="tel:%28410%29366-1831" value="+14103661831" target="_blank">(410)366-1831</a></p>
<p>Phone: <a href="tel:%28410%29-366-8533%20ext.203" value="+14103668533" target="_blank">(410)-366-8533 ext.203</a></p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:realfoodfarm@civicworks.com" target="_blank">realfoodfarm@civicworks.com</a></p>
<p><b>And here’s an abbreviated list of some of our crops this season:</b></p>
<p>Tomatoes * Cucumbers * Onions * Broccoli * Cabbage * Leeks *
Cauliflower * Kale * Collards * Lettuce * Asian Greens * Chard * Beets *
Carrots * Rutabaga *Green Beans * Radish * Turnip * Peas * Spinach
*Potatoes * Garlic * Sweet Potatoes * Arugula * Strawberries * Fresh
Herbs * Cut Flowers</p><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><span><font color="#888888">
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Tyler C. Brown<br>Farm Manager<br>Real Food Farm<br><a href="http://www.real-food-farm.org" target="_blank">www.realfoodfarm.org</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realfoodfarm" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/realfoodfarm</a><br>
<a href="http://twitter.com/realfoodfarm" target="_blank">twitter.com/realfoodfarm</a><br><br>Civic Works<br>2701 St. Lo Drive<br>Baltimore, MD 21213<br><a href="tel:%28410%29%20366-8533%20ext.%20203" value="+14103668533" target="_blank">(410) 366-8533 ext. 203</a><br>
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</font></span></font></span></div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Tyler C. Brown<br>Farm Manager<br>Real Food Farm<br><a href="http://www.real-food-farm.org" target="_blank">www.realfoodfarm.org</a><br>
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<a href="http://twitter.com/realfoodfarm" target="_blank">twitter.com/realfoodfarm</a><br><br>Civic Works<br>2701 St. Lo Drive<br>Baltimore, MD 21213<br><a href="tel:%28410%29%20366-8533%20ext.%20203" value="+14103668533" target="_blank">(410) 366-8533 ext. 203</a><br>
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</font></span></div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br>______________<br>Maya Kosok<br><a href="mailto:mayagk@gmail.com" target="_blank">mayagk@gmail.com</a><br>301-467-9881<br><br>Open Society Institute<br>Community Fellow '11<br>
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