Farming Practices – CSA Model

Eating locally and seasonally is at the core of the CSA model. Shares are packed each week prior to pick-up time, so selection and choice are not the same as shopping at a grocery store. Selection is based on what will grow in this area of Colorado throughout the season. We also work with other Colorado growers to provide longer season crops for the share. Our goal is to balance diversity and popularity when selecting vegetables and to provide usable portions in each share.

By joining our CSA you will be an integral part of an effort to produce quality food while sustaining the health of local farmland, economy, and community. CSA members make a commitment at the beginning of the season entering into a relationship of shared risk and abundance. Fulfilling the contract, Weathervane Farm provides a weekly share of the harvest and our newsletter, The Weathervane Arrow, which includes news from the farm, recipes, farm photos, event announcements and links to other useful resources.  Your membership commitment strengthens our local economy by restoring  local producer and consumer relationships.  Also, by supporting a local agricultural business you are helping to ensure the preservation of local agricultural land.

Through the CSA model there are many opportunities to connect with the land and farmers producing your food.  Through working memberships and volunteer opportunities consider deepening your relationship with the farm. When picking up your share take some time to enjoy the farm or market and to connect with the farmers.  Tours of the farm are also available upon request.

Weathervane Farm is committed to providing you with responsibly produced, high-quality, healthy, beautiful food. We look forward to creating a relationship with you!