I've also used Eatwell Farms which had uneven quality and
they make you order and prepay like 10 boxes at once (you
can't do just one week at a time).
I also tried Planet Organics which is also great and they do
good community work and lots of produce donations, and
you can choose what you want.
The Box, from what I understand (this could be old
information though), isn't necessarily locally grown produce
and carries the kind of stuff you could just buy at Whole
Foods.
I tend to like the challenge of cooking whatever comes and
whatever is locally in season rather than choosing stuff that
might be coming from hundreds or thousands of miles
away.
Alissa
Riverdog Farm
General Advice
Re: Organic food store for family shopping (July 2002)
Planet Organics ((415)522-0526 is a ''custom-order'' home delivery
service for $25... but I found it to have less than the B.O.X.
(415) 695-9688 Also, even less expensive is the Full Belly
Farms, a co (510)528-8630 or http://geocities.com/fullbellycsa
which delivers to a location in Albany and you pick up for
organic produce for less than the delivery companies. Also, I
find organic milk, cereals, eggs, and some nuts & snack foods at
Trader Joe's to be cheaper. One will be coming to the El
Cerrito Plaza within 6 months I believe they said.
Susan
2001
The following is a list (out of date, but many of these are
still active) of California CSAs - it specifies which are organic.
http://www.caff.org/farms/final/csas.html
Charis
After trying several organic delivery services when I was in a cast
9 months ago, I realized nothing was better or CHEAPER than shopping
at farmer's markets, Monteray Market or Berkeley Bowl for organics.
The boxes I rcvd from the delivery companies were "light" in number
of items and variety for $25-30/week. It was just not worth it.
Organic Express "The Box"
May 2004
Does anyone use the Organic Express, also called ''The Box''?
I'm tempted to give it a try but would like to hear any first-
hand experience. How timely is the delivery? How is the
produce? I'm kind of particular on how I pick out my fruits
and veggies at the supermarket...will I receive all quality
produce in the box? If I don't think the quality is up-to-par,
how's customer service? Is it too much produce for a couple
and 1 year old to consume before it spoils? (The smaller box)
Any input is appreciated.
We have been using the organic box for over a year now & are very happy with
them! The produce is great, the delivery is always on time & their customer
service has been great! We get the every other week box & find that works best
for us. I am sure you can always change your delivery if you find it's too much/
too little. The VERY BEST part is being able to go online & CUSTOMIZE your
order!!! I love this option! I can go online & pick & choose my fruits &
vegetables. ALSO they have groceries on the website that they deliver with
your produce order...enjoy!
I briefly used organic express and was not happy. I admit that I am a total produce
snob so my experience may be unique. However, I was extremely disappointed to be
receiving a box with root vegetables and oranges in the spring when the farmer's
market was full of beautiful strawberries and asparagus. I switched to the Full Belly
Farm CSA and have been happily receiving their beautiful, seasonal produce for
three years now. They have a website www.fullbellyfarm.com and will deliver to your
house for an extra fee or you can pick up at one of their many drop-off locations.
We get a box on Tuesday and have generally eaten everything by Saturday (two
adults and a 2 year old.)
Farm Girl
We have been using ''The Box'' for about 6 months now. I was
initially sceptical, because I am very picky about my produce,
but I have been very impressed. We get the small ($25) box once
a week for 2 adults and 2 kids, and it is always waiting for me
when I get home from work on Thursdays (my delivery day).
Initially, we went with the standard box for the week, but were
getting more spinach and chard than we could use in a week. So
now we customize it - a great feature on the website. I find
that I alternate weeks for things: broccoli, cauliflower, carrots
one week, salad the next, etc. That keeps us from getting bored,
and gives us time to finish things up before the next box
arrives. You can also have delivery on alternate weeks. There
have only been 2 times that the delivery was incorrect, and they
readily credited my account after I phoned.
Barbara
We actually have tried organic express and westside organics. The quality of the
produce of both is very good. What I don't like about the box is that you get items
like bagged lettuce sometimes. What I don't like about westside organics is that it
seems a bit pricier.
I highly recommend that you give it a try. You can always cancel. It has changed
our eating habits pretty dramatically though and we love it. There is also farm fresh
to you and planetorganic.com.
Go to their websites and see what is in this week's box to get an idea of what each is
like.
love the boxes
[Editor: Three people recommended Planet Organic instead - see below]
Re: Delivery service where I can choose what I want? (Oct. 2002)
We recently stopped using the Box. We just weren't getting enough
variety and value for the price we were paying. We're back to buying
at the grocery store and Berkeley Bowl. I think the Box can work if you
1) have a young enough child that they don't have a fixed view of what
they will eat and won't eat 2) have an open and receptive partner to new
foods.
We found that we ended up changing the whole box around anyway, and ended
up with tons more carrots than we wanted. YMMV.
Myriam
Re: Delivery service where I can choose what I want? (Oct. 2002)
I received deliveries from The Box for about 9 months, and I was
satisfied with the service before I cancelled. I like how you
can select the items you do not ever wish to receive, and you
can personalize your order online every week. They also have a
limited selection of groceries to choose from. However, they
did occasionally slip something unwanted in my box by accident,
but it didn't really bother me. Unless I personalized my order
each time, they would send me an abundance of items I wasn't too
thrilled about. For example, they burned me out on oranges and
potatoes. I recently cancelled my service simply because I just
can't eat 25 pounds of fruits and vegetables before they spoiled.
Leslie
Re: Delivery service where I can choose what I want? (Oct. 2002)
We used The Box and found them helpful and flexible. You can
specify what fruits and/or vegetables you don't want, and they'll
delete those from your delivery. We actually found ourselves
exploring some dishes we wouldn't otherwise have prepared,
because they involved vegetables we weren't in the habit of
trying, and that was fun. They do include recipes for their
fruits and veggies, which was very helpful, although I wish they
had provided more recipes, and done it more often. They also
provide storage tips for their produce, which is really helpful.
Nice people, too. Thumbs up from us.
Bob
Re: Delivery service where I can choose what I want? (Oct. 2002)
I get fruits and veggies from organicbox.com. They let you
customize what you get. They have some groceries, too. High
quality food with less packaging.
sunsol
2001
I recently started receiving delivery service from The BOX (Bay Area Organic
Xpress). I've had two deliveries to date and have been very pleased with
the service and the quality of the produce. I have not had this type of
service before so I don't know how The BOX compares to other services. It
does have the option of fruit only, veggies only, or both. I have the
fruits and veggie type. They do tend (so far) to have more veggies than
fruits, but I don't find that to be a problem for me. Call them at
(415)695-9688 and they'll send you a brochure. They say they serve the
entire Bay Area. Victoria
I highly recommend the Bay Area Organic Express (aka The Box). We've used
them for 2 years and they are wonderful. You not only get wonderful service
(always come at the same time, on the same day every week), they also
include recipe suggestions.
The produce can be delivered weekly or biweekly; and you can choose a large
box, or a regular-sized box ($25 or $35). They give you the option of
choosing all 14-16 types of fruits or vegetables, or you may choose to
exclude items your family doesn't like. The staff there is always polite
and accommodating, too. The price is great - cheaper than the store - and
it gets delivered right to your door. Best of all - it is organic: better
tasting food and better for your health.
Our kids love to paw through the box and see what yummy stuff they'll get
to sample for the week. Give them a call at 415-695-9688. Laura
We use The BOX -- Bay Area Organic Express -- and love them. They are very
reliable, the food is great, and the people are quite nice. In fact, I've
become good pals with the truck delivery guy, who always stops to chat and
tickle the baby and will carry the box in for me if my hands are full. They
are based in San Francisco and can be reached at 415/695-6988. Tell them we
referred you! Colleen
I live in San Francisco and have been using the following service for the
past few months: The BOX (Bay Area Organic Express): tel# 415-695-9688.
They have been in business for several years, but it was just recently that
my lifestyle and family size necessitated this service. I am very happy
with their approach (generally no packaging, veggies and fruits are loose
in the box - strawberries and beans are packaged out of necessity), quality
is exceptional, quantity is fine (however for the three of us, I need 1
mixed $25.00 box every week and an additional $25.00 pure veggie box every
other week), and the variety is good - based on what's available. I love
the service because it bills directly to my credit card, I don't have to
pick the produce (but you can customize if you like), and every Monday like
clock work, my home has fresh ingredients delivered to my door. We maintain
a healthier diet, eat out less and stress out about shopping less! I am
very happy. Good luck! Eileen
I have used "The Box" for the past year - the Bay Area Organic Xpress for
home delivery of organic fruits and vegetables. I also live in Berkeley and
have never had a mix-up or a problem of any kind, and the produce is
fantastic. You can reach them at 415-695-9688.
Ann
I've used both the BOX and Full Belly Farms, and am still using the Box.
The Box includes more fruit, and you can tell them what
you like or dislike and they deliver to the house for no extra charge.
Myriam
Try "The Box" (415) (415) 695-9688. They deliver throughout the Bay Area.
They replace/or make up (in the next week's delivery) for anything that is
bad.
We've been using them for about a year, and have been generally pleased
with their service. The folks that answer the phones are nice. River
I love getting The Box (Bay Area Organic eXpress). It is $25 a week for
small box which is usually enough for my husband, my 18 mo old daughter and
me. Their customer service is great and the produce is too. Call 415-695-9688.
Lisa
We get the Box (Bay Area Organic Express) once every two weeks. (It's
available every week or every other week.) It's a mixture of in season
fruit and vegetables. They have been completely reliable, and they deliver
to your house so there isn't a pick up issue. The contents have always been
very fresh. I have to say we get more kale than I know what to do with in
the spring/winter,
but I guess it's good for us. (You can designate items you don't want.)
They deliver to us in Berkeley, but as I remember only certain days were
available. You could give them a call at (415)695-9688. Karen
1998
Re delivery of organic produce. Give the BOX a call Bay Area Organic
Express. They are in the phone book in SF. Michael
The Box, (415) 695-9688
Produce Delivery - Organic fruits and vegetables from a variety of local
farms, delivered weekly. $25 a month for a large amount. You can
designate favorite or disliked items.
Natasha
Eatwell Farms
2001
We like Eatwell Farms (www.eatwell.com) or 800/648-9894. They deliver a
half-bushel basket of all-organic produce that they mostly grow on their
farm near Davis. They also have a stand at the Embarcadero Farmer's Market
in SF and are known for their tomatoes, so we've been getting some really
great heirlooms & cherry tomatoes lately. Unlike some delivery companies
they deliver to a central location near your house & you go pick it up, but
this hasn't been a problem at all. They also don't offer the option of
customizing your basket but since most of their produce is really delicious
and very seasonal it's okay.
We tried another service briefly (the BOX) & didn't like them much--they
kept giving us apples, carrots and cauliflower in the middle of summer!
Eatwell has given us peaches, tomatoes, plums, green beans and corn lately,
which makes much more sense. My only quibble is that we get chard too
often, but that's a personal opinion.
Valerie
Farm Fresh To You
Farm Fresh has a website here:
http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/
2001
For organic fruits and veggies, we have enjoyed Farm Fresh to You produce
out of the Capell Valley. I believe that they have a website. We were
getting a box of produce every other week and paying ~$20/box. The produce
was excellent and with a wide variety.
Trish
1999
Re. Webvan and other home-delivered food options: For an additional
eprspective, there was a piece in the East Bay Express about Webvan in the last
two or three weeks. I haven't tried it, but my new yuppie neighbors who, like
me, have a two-year-old, swear by it. I do most of my grovery shopping with my
daughter's daycare fundraising scrip, so I guess I would have to give that up
if I used someone like Webvan. I get my organic produce delivered weekly by a
fantastic service called Farm Fresh to You (sorry, no website). I share a
bushel box with another single friend, and we get about 10 different fruits and
veggies every week for $20 ($10 each). Another vegetarian friend gets a whole
box a week just for herself! There are several of these services (another is
called The Box), and the chief complaint I've heard is that from some of them
some weeks you might get all kale, and the next week all broccoli! Also,
depending on the delivery time, keeping stuff cool can be a problem, though not
with the weather we've had lately. Nicole
1998
Farm Fresh To You, (800) 796-6009 or fax (916) 796-3344
Produce Delivery - Organic fruits and vegetables. $25 a month for a half
bushel. Recipes included.
Natasha
Full Belly Farms
Re: Organic food store for family shopping (July 2002)
This won't help you find all your organic groceries in one
place, but I wanted to let you know about a wonderful organic
farm that delivers to the East Bay. It's called Full Belly
Farm, and it's a community supported agriculture (CSA) co-op.
My family has been very happy with the quality of the produce we
receive from them every other week (you can sign up for weekly
deliveries, too). It costs $13/week for a box that feeds 2-4
people. Yesterday our box contained peaches, two types of
tomatoes, potatoes, basil, cucumbers, and green beans. The farm
is on the web at http://www.geocities.com/fullbellycsa/ or you
can call them at 510-528-8630.
Kathryn
2001
I have used Full Belly Farm, a community supported farm, to deliver my
organic produce for the last year and am very happy with them. It cost $13
a box plus $5 to deliver to your home ( you can also pick it up at various
locations in Berkeley and save the $5). The quality of the produce has been
consistently high and I always look forward to receiving their box every
week. This week I received basil, asian pears, corn, beans, cucumbers,
onions, peppers, a fantasic melon and always terrific tomatoes. The only
(small) complaint I have is that sometimes they get on a streak of sending
something that I just don't have the time or perhaps recipes to use, like
beets or cabbage. Their phonenumber is 510-528-8630.
Emily
I've used both the BOX and Full Belly Farms, and am still using the Box.
Full Belly Farms was good, and I liked that I was supporting a family farm,
but found that having to pick it up or pay a pretty steep premium was a
hassle. Additionally, I found the variety in the winter left something to
be desired. I will be a happy camper if I never, ever, see Red Russian Kale
again. It appeared week after week and I ate it for a long time, but
eventually gave up. Myriam
We have picked up our Full Belly Farms produce on Fridays for four years
now. We love it. I know they do Tuesday home deliveries. I don't know
the cost.
You can look them up on the web, or go and see them at the Tuesday
afternoon & evening farmers market in Berkeley (near Iceland).
Full Belly Farm delivers boxes of produce, fruit and
nuts to several neighborhoods in the Berkeley/Albany
area once a week--I thought that the quality was
always very good. You can't select what you get but
it forced me to try new veggies or ones that I hadn't
eaten in awhile. They also provided a newsletter with
recipes.
J.K.
You'll hear this from many, but Full Belly Farm is great!
A summary of the plusses:
- excellent quality and quantity for the price
- good variety
- the produce is *local* (not true for all box subscriptions)
and *seasonal*
- the farmers are active role models and teachers in the sustainable
agriculture community
- the farm workers are treated like family
- it is a family farm, not a corporate farm
- the farm works hard to foster a relationship with members
- for a bit extra you can have it delivered to your home/office
The minuses:
- there is some fruit but we still need to buy more each week
- as with any local, seasonal box it is easy to get tired of your
least favorites when they are in season
- the amount in one box requires a lot of cooking to keep up with!
(this is also a plus, from the health and economics perspectives)
Here's the website for Full Belly:
http://www.geocities.com/fullbellycsa/index.html
As far as I know there is no waiting list now. You can get a preview
by visiting them at the Tues. Farmers Market in Berkeley.
-Charis
Full Belly Farm delivers to local pick up points through the area. I don't
know if they deliver to homes. My pick up day is Wed. at the Chinese church
on Virginia between MLK and Milvia. There is a pick up, I think, on Friday in
Albany. I've been "subscribing" with them for 6 or more years. There has
never been a mix up, the quality of the produce is always great. You can pay
per month or quarterly. They periodically have cooking classes or pot luck
get togethers in the area and also "come and farm" days at the farm in
Guindon. Each October is a fabulous harvest festival called the Full Belly
Hoes Down. The local number to call is 528-8630 June
1998
One source for an organic produce subscription
is Full Belly Farms. The contact person, Beth, is in
Albany, or you can talk to a Full Belly worker
at the weekly Berkeley Farmers Market downtown. The
Full Belly isn't listed, I just called information.
We subscribed last summer. The peaches were heavenly
(no, earthly!), the weekly price was very fair, but
we had more string beans than we could possibly
consume, or even manage. That's a lot of string beans.
Good luck. Claire
There may be more than one farm/collective that delivers produce,
but a good one is Full Belly Farm, (510) 528-8630. There's more
information at http://www.foodfirst.org/sfcsa.htm. Jane
The name of the group we belong to that delivers organic vegetables is Full
Belly, and the Albany organizer is Beth Levine at 524-6108. I got that number
from the phone book so if it isn't the right person, you can call me
and I'll put you in touch. The cost is $12/week and $13/week in the
summer months for a large box of wonderful organic produce. This cost is if
you pick up the box at appointed places around Berkeley/Albany\Oakland--the
cost is higher if home delivered. I highly recommend Full belly.
M.
Planet Organics
May 2004
I have not tried the The Box but I did try Planet Organics for
about one month, I just cancelled my service. I should have read
up more about Produce Delivery on this list ... because it's
true the best deals/most produce for your money is probably the
local farmers market. Of course if you don't live near a farmers
market than a delivery service might be of help. Also many
grocery stores carry organic vegetation. I did notice that
Planet Organics was giving me stuff I could easily by at
Safeway -- earthbound brand.
Tasha-Castro Valley
Re: The Box
We subscribed to The Box for years and I was *swimming in
potatoes* all the time until a friend recommended Planet Organics
(www.planetorganics.com). You can customize your weekly or
bi-weekly produce order on their website, so beyond having a
''please don't ever send scallions, we hate scallions'' list, which
is what The Box will do, with Planet Organics you can actually
change the number of various fruits and vegetables you're
getting, or order something that isn't included in the regular
box. Friends coming for dinner? Order more! Planning to eat out
a lot that week? Maybe just order more fruit, less veggies. The
produce itself has usually been lovely. We did get some sketchy
mangoes once. They also have a growing selection of grocery items
and I think they sell free-range meats as well but I don't eat
meat so I haven't really checked that out. It's worth looking
into, we love it. (And because we can customize the order, we
almost always get through the bi-weekly box - 2 adults and one
toddler.)
Happy (lazy!) Vegetarian
Re: The Box
I found the BOX's customer service pretty unhelpful and the selection of
produce quite limited. We switched to Planet Organics a year ago and think
they're excellent. You can order over the phone or via the website, and can be
very particular about what you'd like (red peppers but not green; bosc pears but
not d'anjou, etc). They also provide much more info than the BOX did about
where the produce is coming from (US, Canada, etc) and provide recipes for
unusual items. They also have a huge assortment of organic groceries and
household items (dairy products, baby foods, diapers, cereal, etc). I haven't
been to the grocery store in ages!
Happy with Planet Organics
Re: Delivery service where I can choose what I want? (Oct. 2002)
I would think that most fruit/veg companies now allow you to
state ''no'' preferences. Planet Organics has done this from the
beginning (I believe I've used them for a year now).
But the exciting thing is that Planet Organics now lets you
customize your entire box! My delivery day is Tuesday, so from
midnight Friday till 9PM Sunday, I can log in to their site and
basically build my own box. I get the $25 box, so I'll never pay
less than that; I usually try to stick to that figure when
adjusting amounts, deleting items, and adding others. I have to
say, I *adore* this system of theirs. I've been extremely happy
with Planet Organics. Tell 'em I sent ya! I don't think it gains
me anything but it would make me happy.
http://www.planet-organics.com/
Jennie
Planet Organics http://www.planetorganics.com
lets you specify what you don't want.
You can also custom order whatever you DO want, but that costs
about 5% more than just taking whatever they give you that's not
on your ''reject'' list
Deborah
Re: Delivery service where I can choose what I want? (Oct. 2002)
We actually use another service called Planet Organics. They
operate out of San Francisco and we love them. I have done some
comparison and find that Planet Organics actually have more
products than The Box, such as organic meats and a more
comprehensive grocery list. You can also customize your order
every week so if you are a control freak like I am and don't
really enjoy ''surprises'', it's ideal. Definitely check them out
at the following link : http://www.planetorganics.com
Good luck.
amy
Re: Organic food store for family shopping (July 2002)
You might try Planet Organics delivery to meet some of your
needs. www.planetorganics.com
You can custom order as much fruit/veggies as you want as long
as it's over $25 and they also have lots of ''dry goods''--pasta,
coffee, etc. Also Niman ranch meats which are not organic.
You won't be able to get everything from them but since they
deliver that saves a trip to the store. I've been a customer
for a couple years and am quite satisfied.
Re: Organic food store for family shopping (July 2002)
We've been having great organic produce delivered from planet
organics for several months. Check out their website at
www.planetorganics.com They deliver one day a week to your
door! You pick a box amount ($25, $35, $50) and can designate
what you don't want, but can modify the box to exactly what you
want online twos days in advance of delivery. They also have
some great grocery items (organic pasta, sauce, juice, etc.)
And, if you are signed up for escrip for a school or non-profit,
they donate 5% to your group. The customer service has been
excellent, the produce unreal, and the overall experience great.
Jen
Re: Organic food store for family shopping (July 2002)
I just started using planet organics and you can pick what you
don't want and you can even pick exactly what you do want. They
also have a other non-produce items such as coffee and meat.The
produce was really nice and I got some organic chicken sausage
which were good as well.
Lori
2001
I have used Planet Organics for over two years now and have been very
happy with them. I have always had courteous and reliable service. If there is
ever anything wrong with my delivery there is a "no questions asked credit
policy" which has really impressed me. I have used other organic produce
company's in the East Bay and find that they do not have the variety of
produce. In the last few weeks, Planet Organics has just added a feature
to their website where you can customize your current order which is great!
In addition,they have dramatically increased their volume with ex Web Van
customers, so it is possible that,with both the new web site and much
larger volume,
their service has been compromised but I am sure it is only temporary.
Margaret
I had a somewhat
dissatisfying experience with Planet Organics,
which I just cancelled. (mixed-up delivery
location, dates, questionable quality produce
included in most boxes, etc.). Susan
Riverdog Farm
Nov. 2002
Some time back, I recall that there was a discussion about
veggie boxes (Community Supported Agriculture--CSA--weekly
produce boxes). As we're getting ready to leave the Bay Area,
we're realizing that we're going to miss our box even more than
Berkeley Bowl (and that's saying something). Our weekly box
reminds me of the wonderful bounty that came from my grandpa's
garden (and he was a farmer). The veggies are fresher than
fresh--it's amazing. Our toddler son is a veggie lover because
of our box--he'll eat the turnips raw, they're that sweet and
juicy. So if you're interested, I encourage you to sign up.
Here's the info: Riverdog Farm, tel 530-796-3802, e-mail rive-
@yolo.com. It's $14/week for box of beautiful, tasty, varied
organic veggies and fruit.
Kristine
Re: Organic food store for family shopping (July 2002)
I have been picking up an organic box from Riverdog Farm
for a few years now and they're a great service, delicious
seasonal (for Yolo County) produce and a nice family farm!
They have various drop-off points and you go to the one
nearest you. The cost is $14 per week, I usually pay each
quarter. They also offer bulk fruit so all winter we eat
delicious navel oranges to stay healthy. We've also gotten
apricots and peaches.
Tips for picking up w/baby...transfer the veggies into a
handle-bag before you take them home. Also, my neighbor
and I alternate months to pick up and bring back to the apt.
Riverdog's # is 530-796-3802, email riverdog AT yolo.com
Kristine
2001
For the past four years I've been a subscriber for Riverdog Farm Weekly
Organic veggie boxes. Riverdog Farm is also at the Berkeley farmers markets.
The veggie boxes are delivered Wednesday to various drop-off sites in the
East Bay. I believe there are about 6 different places you can pick up your
box in Berkeley. The boxes cost $14/delivery. A typical box in July contains:
watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, peaches, basil and
onions. Everything's organic, of course. The box usually has one or two fruit
items and the rest are veggies. You can not specify what you want or do not
want in your box. I believe you can get a box every other week, if weekly is
overwhelming. Each box comes with a newsletter that talks about that week's
veggies, recipes and what I enjoy the most, what's going on the farm. My
three kids are always eager to see what's in the veggie box, and have become
reasonable good veggie and fruit eaters. Riverdog Farm is a family run
organic farm in Yolo County. You can reach them at 530-796-3802 or e-mail:
riverdog@yolo.com Wilma
Terra Firma Farm
1998
Terra Firma Farm, in Winters, brings boxes of organic veggies (and some
fruit) to several pick-up sites in Berkeley, Oakland and SF (and I hope
Wlanut Creek soon!). There is one that will deliver to your door, but I
don't know the name of it and it's more expensive. If there's a Terra Firma
pick-up near you or on your way it's really convenient. We subscribed for
years (till we moved to walnut Creek) and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
the produce is absolutely wonderful. It's $16/week for a good amount of
produce. You don't get to choose what's in the box, but if there's an
occasional item you don't care for you can either leave it at the pick-up
site as a gift to another subscriber or give it to someone else (a friend
of mine was delighted to get my rejected beets!). There's a newsletter
every week that tells what's happening at the farm, what's coming
into/going out of season, and a couple recipes. Also, they have a Farm Day
every year where subscribers can come and see the farm.
Their e-mail address is goldenbell@aol.com and phone # (530) 756-2800
Deborah
We sent in the signup this week for Terra Firma Farms. Our current
pickup location is in Kensington (although they list it as North
Berkeley) on Tuesday nights between 6-8. If enough other households in
our area are interested in signing up they might set up a pickup in
the North El Cerrito/Albany neighborhood we live in. I've asked them
to send me flyers which I can distribute. Let me know if you are
possibly interested in a delivery in our area.
Terra Firma Farm is an 85 acre CCOF certified organic farms that grows
fruits and vegies year round in Winters CA. Monthly cost for weekly
box of organic produce: $66. There is also an option for every other
week which costs $35/month. Boxes have enough vegies for a household
of 4 non-vegetarians or 2 vegetarians.
Sample box delivered in August:
2 yellow onions
1 bunch basil
4 ears sweet corn
1 lb mixed summer squash
3 lbs tomatoes
3 heads garlic
2 cukes
1 yellow/red watermelon
1 canteloupe
year round: green or dried onions, green or dried garlic, potatoes,
carrots, walnuts, seasonal herbs.
summer: sweet corn, tomatoes, summer squash, basil, cukes, melons, assorted
peppers, eggplant, pole and bush beans, cherries, figs, plums, pears.
fall: select summer crops, winter squash, salad mix, spinach, beets,
fennel, turnips, broccoli, sweet potatoes, persimmons, pomegranates and
apples.
winter: many fall crops, asparagus, carrots, cabbage, salad mix, baby
spinach, strawberries, arugula, greens, gold beets, leeks, broccoli,
garlic, daikon, fennel, oranges, tangelos, mandarins and kiwis.
spring: select winter crops, snap and sugar peas, asparagus, new potatoes,
lettuces, red chard, green garlic, strawberries, and heriloom variety
apricots.
If you want to call them to about signing up contact Valerie at
503-756-2800 or email tff25833@aol.com If a lot of households in the area
let me know soon that they are interested in a neighborhood pick up I'll
contact her. As we are expecting a baby sometime in the next few weeks I
may be out of touch suddenly. If someone else wants to help coordinate this
I'd be happy to share it...
Laurie
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