Enjoy the Bounty
Local
Amaranth, Arugula,
Asparagus, Basil, Beets,
Broccoli, Broccoli Rabe,
Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage,
Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery,
Cilantro, Collards, Cranberry Beans
Organic
Dill, Edamame, Soybeans,
Escarole, Flowers,
Frisee Endive, Garlic, Garlic
Scapes, Green Beans, Kale,
Leeks, Lettuce, Mint, Onions,
Parsley, Potatoes
Produce
Purple Beans, Radishes, Salad Mix,
Scallions, Shell Peas, Sorrel,
Spinach, Summer Squash,
Swiss Chard, Tomatoes,
Turnips, Winter Squash,
Yellow Beans
What is Community Supported Agriculture?
CSA is a relationship of mutual support and commitment between a local farm and community members. Members pay a seasonal fee to receive a weekly supply of fresh organic produce, which varies in content according to the season.
How does The Lucky Dog CSA work?
Each week from the beginning of June till the end of October you will receive 7 – 10 seasonal vegetables and/or herbs from our gardens. We pick the produce the same day you get it, so it’s super fresh. You can also receive fresh cut flower bouquets in your share for an additional charge.
Members come to The Lucky Dog Farm Store in Hamden each Thursday between 4pm and 6pm to pick up their produce. If you can’t pick up at that time, we’ll hold your share for a Friday or Saturday pickup.
By becoming a CSA member, you will receive a fresher product at a lower price. And because we use no pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or genetically modified seed, you can feel secure in the knowledge you’re eating safe, honest, food. Please click on the brochure to the right for all the information about our 2009 CSA.
CSA Members will:
Enjoy a variety of fresh, organic produce and flowers at a great prices including many items unavailable at local supermarkets.
Help reduce packaging and distribution wastes that ultimately expend the Earth’s resources and end up as pollution.
Support a local family farm.
Bring your food source closer to home and help narrow the gap between consumers
and farmers.
How Much Does It Cost?
Vegetable share – $485.00
Add $75.00 for seasonal flower bouquets each week with your share.
Add $100.00 for a dozen fresh eggs each week with your share.
Who are we?
Lucky Dog Farm in Hamden, NY, is owned and operated by Richard and Holley Giles. This is our 9th year of community supported agriculture. In addition to our CSA program, Lucky Dog Farm sells retail at the Pakatakan farmers market near Margaretville, the Callicoon farmers market, and the Cooperstown farmers market.
Our goal is to provide high quality, nutritious, organic produce for our community and to make an honest living for our family.
More About CSAs*
CSA reflects an innovative and resourceful strategy to connect local farmers with local consumers; develop a regional food supply and strong local economy; maintain a sense of community; encourage land stewardship; and honor the knowledge and experience of growers and producers working with small to medium farms.
CSA is a unique model of local agriculture whose roots reach back 30 years to Japan where a group of women concerned about the increase in food imports and the corresponding decrease in the farming population initiated a direct growing and purchasing relationship between their group and local farms. This arrangement, called “teikei” in Japanese, translates to “putting the farmers’ face on food.” This concept traveled to Europe and was adapted to the U.S. and given the name “Community Supported Agriculture” at Indian Line Farm, Massachusetts, in 1985.
As of January 2005, there are more than 1,500 CSA farms across the US and Canada.
*Used with the permission of Community Supported Agriculture of North America at University of Massachusetts Extension
