Distribution Locations and Dates:

• Burlington South End & Old North End, Winooski, and South Burlington (Home Delivery) - Every other Thursday starting 6/24. (6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14)

• Burlington New North End (Pickup from Chile Colorado at the Elks Lodge) - Every other Sunday starting 6/20. (6/20, 7/4, 7/18, 8/1, 8/15, 8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10)

• Middlebury / Cornwall (Pickup at Windfall Orchard) - Every other Friday starting 6/18. (6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 7/30, 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8)

• Monkton (On-Farm Pickup) - Every other Thursday starting 6/17. (6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7)

• Richmond (Pickup at Kitchen Table Bistro) - Every other Thursday starting 6/24. (6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14)

• Essex Junction (Pickup at a private residence) - Every other Thursday starting 6/24. (6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14)

How do I get my produce?

For the 2021 season we’ve had to adopt a hybrid model of CSA distribution (thanks, COVID). Our distributions for Monkton (on the farm), Windfall Orchard, Richmond, and Essex Junction will have on-site pickups. This means you go to your distribution location between 3pm and 6pm to grab your bag. All bags will be laid out on a table and you will take the one with your name on it. Under more normal circumstances we’d prefer a less impersonal method of distribution, but in the time of social distancing, we’ve found this method to be effective and safe.

Distribution for the New North End will take place on Sundays at Chile Colorado’s brunch hours at the Elks Lodge. Make sure to grab yourself some burritos, pastries, coffee, or whatever else they may have for sale that day when you pick up your order!

As for Burlington’s South End and Old North End, Winooski, and South Burlington - for the 2021 season we will be delivering CSA shares! Every other Thursday we’ll bring your CSA share directly to your doorstep between 3pm and 6pm.

When do I get my bag?

A common complaint we’ve heard over the years about CSAs is that they inundate you with produce each week and much of it goes to waste. This makes us sad, so our CSA has distributions every other week. And what happens if you eat a ton of veggies and it looks like your share isn’t providing you with enough? You can supplement your bag with add-ons through our online store (more info below). Another added benefit of bi-weekly distributions is that it frees up a bit more of your time and removes the stress of getting to your distribution at the correct time every single week. Most pickup locations will run from 3pm-6pm, with the exception of Burlington’s New North End pickup, which will take place during Chile Colorado’s brunch hours at the Elks Lodge on Sundays.

What is going into my bag?

We design our CSA to be a product that we would want to buy ourselves. As a farmer and chef team we make sure to pay special attention to the mix of produce in your bag. We try to create a balance of functionality and flavor with each distribution.

A bag in August might contain the following: 1/2# bag of salad mix, 2 cucumbers, 1 bag of fingerling potatoes, 1 bunch of basil, 2# of Heirloom Tomatoes, 1 bunch of beets, 1 bunch of fresh onions, 1 pint of edamame, 1 bunch of carrots, and 1.5# of summer squash.

This bag has bright and background flavors, crunchy and soft textures, things that require cooking and things that can be eaten raw. There are also a few things you can snack on, while others can be the base of an entire meal. We kind of think of planning your CSA like how we plan a menu - variation and balance.

It should also be noted that we will occasionally put produce from other farms in our bags - such as fruits we don’t grow. Because apples and strawberries are delicious!

How much stuff is going to be in my bag?

We have two CSA sizes available - full shares and half shares. Full shares are designed to feed an “average” family of 4 for two weeks. A full size share is also a good option for a single person or couple who cook most nights, especially for vegetarians. This is also a good option for people who want to do a lot of processing and preserving.

A half share is designed for a single person who cooks fairly regularly. This could also be an option for couples who want quality produce, but don’t cook on a nightly basis. Half shares receive exactly half of what full shares get.

Add-Ons

For the 2021 season we will be offering plenty of other stuff that you can add on to your CSA share. You can always add more of whatever we have in stock to your bag. Planning a big cook-out and need 4 bags of salad mix and 5 pounds of zucchini? You can add that onto your normal share. Similarly you will be able to add any of our our products - pickles, sodas, vinegars, dressings, sauces, and much more (more information on our products can be found here). We will also be working with other local farmers and food producers in our area to offer a wide range of local products and produce that you can order.

Recipes

Each share will have a recipe in it that has been generated by our team of chefs. The recipes will help to give you ideas on how some of the pieces of your share can be put together. There will also be quick lessons in technique for some of the less common produce that might find its way into your bag.

Windfall Orchard - Apples and Pizza

For the 2021 season we have partnered with Windfall Orchard in Cornwall. Windfall will serve as one of our pickup locations and pickups here will happen on Fridays. While there you can pick up any products that Windfall has for sale - including par-baked pizza!

In 2020 Windfall Orchard started selling par-baked pizzas cooked in their pizza oven. The dough is carefully made on-site and the majority of the toppings come from their own gardens. All you need to do to enjoy is to pop your pie in the oven to finish!

Apples and cider will also be made available to all of our CSA customers as an add-on through our website once apple season is upon us.

Chile Colorado - Sunday Brunch

We have also partnered with Chile Colorado for the 2021 season. On Sundays they set up their Casita Cart at the Elk’s Lodge in the New North end to sell burritos (breakfast and lunch), pastries, tacos, enchiladas, huevos rancheros, nachos, coffee, and more. We’ll set up a stand alongside them to hand out CSA shares, sell extra veggies, and to sell our value-added products.

For those who are unfamiliar - Chile Colorado is an authentic Southwestern cooking project from Mara and Spencer Welton. They source the best ingredients as locally as they can in order to create the authentic Southwestern-style food they grew up eating. Those who sign up to pick up here will also receive a $15 gift card to use with our friends at Chile Colorado!