Community Supported Agriculture
Thanks you for enquiring into the Waldingfield farm C.S.A program.  Here is a brief synopsis, which hopefully will provide answers to the questions you may have.  Every week for the five-month growing season our share clients receive a selection of whatever is ready that particular week.  It is an opportunity to reconnect with the rich agricultural past of Litchfield county in a new, exciting, way.  We believe that communities benefit from local farming operations such as ours, not simply by producing fresh food, but also through responsible land management,  ensuring our land will continue to produce will into the future. We can all do our part to help the environment and preserve bio-diversity!
If this sounds like something you think you would like to try, then by all means give it a go.  You will not be disappointed.  The cost of a share is $550 for twenty weeks of the freshest organic vegetables available. There are also half-shares for $350.  Pick-ups are either at the farm stand at a time to be determined, or at any of our three farmers markets on Saturday morning.  We also provide home delivery for an extra  $200. Think of it: for what amounts to roughly $27/$17 a week, an outstanding array of vegetables can be yours. From peas and spinach in the spring to the fine tomatoes and salad greens of the summer, you have the chance to get anything that we grow here at the farm. Remember where we live though; different crops are ready at different times here in New England. The vegetables here at Waldingfield usually come in waves, so there are always ample supplies.
The program serves two purposes for the farm. First, it opens our doors to our neighbors and friends; their participation allows them a very personal look into the daily travails of an organic vegetable operation. Everything is out in the open, and we think that people are enthusiastic about that aspect of our farm. Secondly, the money that we receive in February, March, and April from our share subscribers gives us a solid cash flow to meet the start-up costs incurred in the spring. This is a vital part of the program because we do not sell product until mid-May, so the available capital is invaluable.
 If you want to split the share with a friend, that is also possible. This is a very flexible program and it's a great thing if you are into vegetables. How many deals like this do you know of? Exactly.  Sure beats the supermarket. Give us a shout and we will set you up or sign up, via the .pdf form found on the website.
The program runs from Memorial Day through Nov. 1st.