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2010 Membership is Full_application deadline was Jan 19 2010

In responses to the high CSA demand we run an annual lottery to select new CSA participants. The 2010 deadline was January 19th. We will post the 2011 Application in December 2010. We will be holding a lottery to fill the spots and lottery winners will be notified by Jan 22. We hope that this will solve some of the problems encountered with our old policy of "first come first serve" system. There are a total of 120 households with CSA shares. About 20% of our produce is also directed to low income households. The $50 CSA membership contribution helps fund our low income shares.
Please be sure to look over our FAQ link before emailing with questions.

Prices for 2010 were as follows:
18 week Regular Share $550 ($500 + $50 tax deductible contribution)
9 week Alternate Week Share $350 ($300 + $50 tax deductable contribution)

5 week Extended Share $150 (sales of these shares will be available for existing participants only)

For more info or to be sure you are on our CSA email list write to our Farm Manager directly: adrienne@redwiggler.org
Please be sure to put CSA 2011 in the subject line.

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is about sharing - sharing the food we produce, the risks we take, and the community we all create. CSA is a unique option for people seeking fresh, local and seasonal produce for their table. By investing in a CSA you are also investing in the sustainability of farming, food, the local community, and our program here at Red Wiggler.

We have run a successful CSA here in Montgomery County MD since 1996. Our CSA has grown gradually from 12 "shares" to 120 "shares" in 2010. Many members return year after year while some find that CSA is not for them at this time. Our happiest customers live nearby (within 15 miles) or join up with neighbors and rotate who picks up. Our average CSA member lived 11 miles from the farm in 2006. In general, if you enjoy cooking and being challenged in the kitchen to try new vegetables you will have a good experience. We encourage CSA members to treat their season like they would a continuing education experience. Try new things in the kitchen, ask the growers how we prepare kohlrabi or hakurei turnips. CSA members utilizing the "pick your own" flower and herb garden on a regular basis also get the most out of the experience.

Our CSA is the backbone of our mission and core values. We create meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities. This is why we were formed and it is at the core of everything we do. The jobs created by the CSA enable our activities at Red Wiggler to thrive. Please take a moment to look over our entire web site. Our vision is to create fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive community. At this time we are actively seeking to ensure that low-income adults with developmental disabilities are included in our CSA program. Local food security is one of our core values. The CSA is integral to our mission and our core values are imbedded in our CSA program.