Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a mutually beneficial partnership in which urban consumers receive fresh, organic vegetables while sustaining the livelihoods and stewardship of regional farmers. In a CSA, the farmer pre-sells shares; the money goes to the cost of growing, distributing, and paying the farmer a living wage.
Members of the Ansche Chesed CSA have the option of purchasing vegetable, fruit, egg and fresh flower shares from Garden of Eve — a certified organic farm on the east end of Long Island. To further education and awareness of food issues, we also organize events and workshops for members throughout the season.
Garden of Eve has been partnering with the Ansche Chesed Synagogue for over 10 years to distribute local produce and build community in the Upper West Side. We were Garden of Eve’s first CSA and the very first Hazon-sponsored CSA in the country!
2019 Sign-Ups are OPEN!
July 17th, 2019: B Week
Vegetable Share:
Sweet Corn!
(Enjoy the bounty! This wholesales for $1.50 an ear!)
Swiss Chard (First of the season!)
Cucumbers
Mixed Zucchini and Summer Squash
Basil
Sweet Walla Walla Onions
(Similar to Vidalia, a sweet onion that’s great for cooking)
Fruit Share:
Peaches
Melon
Egg Share:
One dozen pastured eggs
Flower Share:
Helpful Tips:
- Swap Box: If there is a vegetable or fruit you just don’t want, drop it in the swap box and take something you would rather have. Do not take an extra share of something from the tables!
- Pick up hours are 5:30-7:30 PM at Ansche Chesed. Please do not come early unless you are a volunteer. We need the time to set up signs and supplies. Thank you for your understanding.
- Don’t forget to bring BAGS! We at Ansche Chesed CSA love our planet, and know you do too.
Latest News from the Farm
Our famous cherry tomatoes are in the share this week! They are sooooo tasty. We grow a rainbow of colors and they are like candy! We’re happy with the crop, but can you imagine how long it takes to pick all those tiny tomatoes? It can be hard to balance all the things that need to be done in the field, from harvesting to taking care of crops for your fall shares. These will be great with all the fresh basil we’ve been giving you!
At the farm, we’re enjoying having people out for sunflower picking – this is a great time to come visit. It’s amazing for us, living on a farm, to see all the kids and adults so incredulous, that they can pick something on their own… when I tell them they can pick any flowers they want… in a sea of flowers… they are just amazed. It’s just a basic human instinct and urge to harvest… it seems sort of sad that for many people, this is something they don’t have at all in their lives, kids who’ve never picked a flower or a vegetable. We’re happy to be able to be the ones who give them that experience!
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