New CSAs!

For those who didn't make it into Amy's or the Victory Farms CSA for 2008, there are now two more options in the Richmond area.

The Sprout CSA group is sponsoring Salsa in Small Places, a startup farm on Robius Rd. in the southside. Keep an eye on the Sprout website for information on how to sign up. I have spent some time at this farm and I know there's plenty of spinach, radishes, potatoes, onions and carrots growing, with plenty more to come!

Growing Community, another group dedicated to organic farming (which I am surprised I haven't heard of before now), has signups ongoing for their own CSA, where all produce will be from heirloom seeds and soil amendments are mostly 'veganic' -- using no animal products like bone and bloodmeal. The Growing Community site has a list of the vegetables they plan to grow and more details on the group and the CSA.

This year will be the inaugural season for both CSAs. These farms will allow members to pay monthly, instead of requiring them to invest all their money at the beginning. If you were disappointed that you missed out on the other CSAs, now is your chance to show your support and recieve some great organic produce!