Patroon Land Farm CSA
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
A Joint Venture of the Patroon Land Foundation
and Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
Creating a Sustainable Local Food Supply
Alleviating Hunger...Together
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Patroon Land Foundation
In June 1997, Pauline Williman placed her family’s 162-acre farm, located in the town of Knox in rural Albany County, into the Patroon Land Foundation. The Foundation was constituted to preserve the property as farmland, cultivate the land to grow food to feed the poor and hungry, and educate students about agriculture. From 2001 to 2005, Pauline and her brother, William Salisbury, operated the farm, harvesting over 200,000 pounds of vegetables for those in need. In 2006, the Regional Food Bank assumed the Farm’s management. The Farm provides an ongoing source of fresh, high quality, nutritious produce for the Food Bank and the hungry people it serves.
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
The Food Bank works to alleviate hunger and prevent food waste by collecting large donations of wholesome food from the food industry and distributing it to agencies feeding the hungry. The Food Bank provides food to nearly 1,000 member agencies in 23 counties of northeastern New York, distributing approximately 20 million pounds annually.
What Are We Growing?
Early Season: Lettuce, spinach, beets, broccoli, scallions, and swiss chard.
Mid Season: Summer squash, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cabbage, sweet corn, onions, and muskmelons.
Late Harvest: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, turnips, and winter squash.
Pick-Your-Own: Beans, peas, cherry tomatoes, and herbs.
A Garden That Feeds Many
Join us for 2010!
Patroon Land Farm
153 Ketcham Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186
518-339-5726
Contact: Mark Weinheimer, Farm Manager
[email protected]
Regional Food Bank of NENY
965 Albany-Shaker Road
Latham, NY 12110
518-786-3691
Contact: Bob Baker
[email protected]
www.regionalfoodbank.net
Creating a Sustainable Local Food Supply
Alleviating Hunger . . . Together
Join the Patroon Land Farm CSA
What Is Community Supported Agriculture?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between families and farms. It’s simple! As a member, you make a commitment to support a farm by buying a “share” in the season’s harvest. In return, you receive a weekly supply of fresh, locally-grown produce during the harvest season, as well as the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting local agriculture. CSA members reap the rewards of abundant harvests, but also share the farm’s risks due to nature’s uncertainties.
Why Is The Patroon Land Farm CSA Unique?
The Patroon Land Farm’s core purpose is to growfood to feed hungry people. CSA members contribute to that mission while enjoying their own share of the Farm’s bounty. The Farm is devoted to growing fresh, nutritious food for the Regional Food Bank and the agencies and hungry people it serves. Revenue from the CSA will enable the Farm to become financially self-sustaining over time. CSA membership also supports the preservation of working farmland in the Capital District area.
How Does The Patroon Land Farm CSA Work?
1. Members sign up to purchase a full or half share by completing the attached fo rm. Fullshares are $400 and half-shares are $250. Shares will be limited to 250 members in 2010.
2. Members receive a weekly supply of fresh produce during the harvest season, approximately early July through mid-October. A full share is designed to feed a family of 3-4 and a halfshare will feed a family of 1-2.
3. Members pick up their weekly shares at the Farm in Knox, the Regional Food Bank in Latham, or another site designated by the Food Bank each Thursday.
4. Members may pick-their-own allotment of certain crops at the Patroon Land Farm in addition to their weekly shares, including string beans, peas, cherry tomatoes, and herbs.
5. Members are encouraged to visit and volunteer at the farm.
Become a part of a local CSA supporting hungry people.
Patroon Land Farm CSA Registration Form 2010
Name ___________________________________
Address _________________________________
City/State/Zip _____________________________
Phone (H)_______________(W)________________
E-Mail (H)__________________________________
E-Mail (W) _________________________________
____ I would like one full share at $400.
____ I would like one half-share at $250.
Pick-Up Location
____ Farm
____ Regional Food Bank
____ Other—please contact me
Payment Method
____ I am enclosing a check for the full amount.
____ I am enclosing a $200 deposit per full share,
or $125 deposit per half share, with the balance
due June 1, 2010.
Please bill my: __ MasterCard __ Visa __ American Express
Card #_______________________ Exp. Date ______
Signature __________________________________________
I recognize that crop availability and yield may be
affected by weather and other uncertainties of farming.
Signature __________________________________
Date _____________________________________
Return form with check payable to:
Regional Food Bank of NENY
965 Albany-Shaker Road
Latham, NY 12110
Attn: Bob Baker
