<![CDATA[Cameron Place CSA]]>http://www.cameronplacecsa.comen-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCopyright 2011Cameron Place CSA<![CDATA[Always Growing]]>The Cameron Place CSA is searching for a new farm manager for the 2012 growing season.  Scott and Jessica did a good job in 2011, and have decided to look for other jobs with higher salaries.  I appreciate their enthusiasm and hard work, and wish them well.

As a farmer who has been dependent on risk-based income for 33 years, I firmly believe that a successful CSA manager must be willing to share a portion of the risk that crops and income may fail from natural causes beyond our control.  More importantly, success also hinges on the things that a farmer and farm manager can control, and difficult choices are inherent in running any enterprise.

The farm grounds, barn and greenhouse are in great shape due to the good work of Ben Wilke, Scott and Jessica Washkowiak, Ben Hill, Emily, Garance, Jessica E., Julio, and our work-share volunteers and WWOOFers.  I am confident that we will find excellent candidates for the Cameron Place's farm manager's job from a pool that includes former interns and other individuals who are eager for the opportunity to lead a CSA that is well-established and fully equipped to meet the needs of our local food and farming community.

Please write to cameronplacecsa@bresnan.net with your concerns, questions or suggestions.

Thank you,

Thomas Cameron

]]>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:14:03 -0600<![CDATA[Fall Garden Starts October 19, 2011]]>

Our first fall garden share started yesterday october 19,2011 and just incase you were not able to pick up. You are still more then welcome to come out to the farm to get your bounty. Due to the beautiful weather we have been having this week's bounty includes some wonderful produce that we grew all summer. When you come to the farm there could be a chance that we wont be here so please help yourself. We will have directions posted on a dry erase board to let you know which produce to grab and where the produce can be found along with the quantity each person is allowed. The share should be ready by wednesday morning but it might be a good idea to call before you head out!

-Please bring your reusuable grocery bags or a box to get your goodies home!
-Please contact us if you have any questions. 970-402-8364
-We are located at 3883 G 1/4 rd Palisade Co. 81526

Mark your calenders Fall garden pick up dates:

10-19

11-2

11-16

11-30

Always Growing,
Cameron Place CSA

 

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]]>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:42:20 -0500<![CDATA[A Wonderful Success]]>The 2011 season was such a success and we could not have done it with out all the support of our members. If it was not for you coming out to the farm on your days off or participating in "weed wednesday", onion planting, potato harvesting and helping with the Main Street Community Garden this season would not have been as much fun or as successfull. It is so rewarding to have the opportunity to meet all the wonderful people who enjoy the food we grow. As a farmer there are many times that you never know where your product is going and being a consumer you never know where your product is from. Being a part of a Community Supported Agriculture farm is just one small step of a much bigger issue. I hope that you all enjoyed the Cameron Place CSA this year and are looking forward to the 2012 season. If you have any feedback for us please fill out our survey or contact us. To help you and the farm we have started pre-registration for the 2012 season.

 

For those of you participating in the Fall Garden Share we cant wait to see you Wednesday October 19. 

 

here is a link for the 2011 survey www.surveymonkey.com/s/SX2RJLN

 

Below are some pictures from the Harvest Festival Potluck!

]]>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:18:57 -0500<![CDATA[Fall Garden Pick Up]]>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:12:34 -0500<![CDATA[Fall Garden Pick Up]]>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:12:16 -0500<![CDATA[Fall Garden Pick Up]]>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:11:57 -0500<![CDATA[Fall Garden Pick Up]]>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:11:19 -0500<![CDATA[Produce in shares]]>

To view a list of our 2010 Produce and when it becomes available click here. 

I read an interesting way to understand the progression of produce from our gardens in Orion Magazine: (Thomas)

Stalking the Vegetannual

 by BARBARA KINGSOLVER  http://www.orionmagazine.org/   First come the leaves:  spinach, kale, lettuce, and chard Mature heads of leaves and flower heads: cabbage, romaine, broccoli, and snow peas, baby squash, cucumbers (June), followed by green beans, green peppers, and small tomatoes (July).

Tender young fruit-set:

more mature, colorfully ripened fruits: beefsteak tomatoes, eggplants, red and yellow peppers the large, hard-shelled fruits with developed seeds inside: cantaloupes, honeydews, watermelons, pumpkins, winter squash (August– September)  Last come the root crops, and so ends the produce parade.      Below is a brief list of vegetables we will have in our shares this summer: Parade Stage Produce Leaves Arugula 2 varieties Leaves Chard 2 var Leaves Greens 2 var Leaves Kale 2 var Leaves Spinach 3 var Leaves Herbs--Include basil, parsley, cilantro,sage, thyme, chives, oregano, dill, fennel, rosemary Leaves/Heads Lettuce 14 var Leaves/Roots Scallions 1 var Heads Broccoli 4 var Heads Cabbage 4 var Heads Cauliflower 1 var Heads Kohlrabi 1 var Tender fruit Cucumber 5 var Tender fruit Green Beans 2 var Tender fruit Okra 2 var Tender fruit Squash-Summer 6 var Tender fruit Tomatillo 2 var Tender / Mature fruit Pepper-Bell 3 var Tender / Mature fruit Tomato 14 var Mature fruit Eggplant 4 var Mature fruit Pepper-Sweet 2 var Mature fruit Pepper-Chile 8 var Hard shelled fruit Melons 6 var Hard shelled fruit Watermelon 4 var Hard shelled fruit Squash- Winter 5 var Hard shelled fruit Pumkins 3 var Roots Beets 5 var Roots Onion 6 var Roots Potatoes 8 var Roots Radish 3 var Roots Turnips Roots Parsnips       Fruit Shares Mature fruit Sweet cherries, 3 var Mature fruit Apricots, 3 var Mature fruit Plums, 2 var Mature fruit Peaches, 10 var Mature fruit Pears, Bartlett Mature fruit Apples, 3 var ]]>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:46:58 -0500<![CDATA[2011 Price Structure]]>Main Season Garden Shares

Share Price
Individual Garden $300
Standard Garden $480
Large Garden $800

 

Other Available Shares

Share Price
Spring Salad  $60
Fall Garden $150
Weekly Fruit $100
Fruit Bounty $200
Giving Share $25 Suggested

The total received through the giving share fundraiser acts as a food donation to the Food Bank of the Rockies and Child and Migrant Services. These are charitable organizations providing services to low income folks.

 

 

Additional Charges

Item Price
Grand Junction Pickup $25
Redlands Pickup $25
Flex Pass $50

The flex pass is offered to those who think they will change their pickup location more than twice during the season. Although it may seem minute, changing a pickup changes the dynamic of the weekly harvest. This fee helps cover extra work to make necessary adjustments for these unexpected changes.

]]>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:46:16 -0500<![CDATA[CSA Registration Information]]>We are now accepting garden share registrations for the 2012 growing season! 

Interested in reserving a membership for our farm during the 2012 year at a secured rate?

1. Follow the PDF link below

2012 Cameron Place CSA Registration Form

2. Print out the form

3. Fill out and send to the address on the bottom of the form along with your deposit.

OR

Save some paper...

1. Follow the Excel link below

2012 Cameron Place CSA Reservation Form in Excel

2. Fill out electronically, and save changes.

3. Email it back to us a cameronplacecsa@bresnan.net as an attachment

4. Drop a check in the mail for required amount.

 

Please note that to secure the registration, the form must be recieved by January 31st, 2012.

 

Thankyou for your interest in our farm!

Cameron Place CSA

3883 G 1/4 Rd. 

Palisade Co.

81526

 

 

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