Community Supported Agriculture in the Region
Community-supported agriculture (in Canada Community Shared Agriculture) (CSA) is a socio-economic model of agriculture and food distribution. A CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. CSA�s focus is usually on a system of weekly delivery or pick-up of vegetables and fruit in a vegetable box scheme, sometimes dairy products and meat. The term CSA is mostly used in the USA, but a variety of similar production and economic sub-systems are in use worldwide
- Sloan's Market - 27.99 miles - Tim Sloan
1094 45th St.
New Boston, IL 61272
(309) 587-8389
Sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, green beans and potatoes among a range of seasonal produce. Jul-Sept: daily 8:30-6. - Nostalgia Farms - Ed Kraklio - 563-940-0634 - 421 W River Drive,
Davenport, IA 52802
We have closed our CSA contributions for this summer season as of April 1, 2009. We sell lines of credit, where you puting in $100 brings you $ 120 in credit line. You come to visit at either the farm or at on of our other locations and pick out the products that you want. We even have bags of manure available on your CSA. (more...) - Wesley Acres Produce Jim and Linda Johansen 309-787-1341 - 2800 Coyne Center Road
Milan, IL 61264
We have a detailed list of the vegetables we offer on our website. Our members are emailed with the list of produce available each Friday for the coming week. We deliver the produce to an agreed location the following week. When production allows we will offer special quantity pricing to assit those people who like to preserve fresh produce for winter use. (more...) - Country Corner Bruce Curry - 309 - 629 - 2359 - 5333 - HWY 150
Alpha, IL 61413
CSA members have several options available from selecting their own produce weekly or bi-weekly at the farm on Wednesday's, Saturday's or Sunday's from 9:00am to 6:00pm or receiving a pre-packaged allotment at one of our many off site local area pick-up sites. Members and their Families are invited to Special Events and Festivals at the Farm at no additional costs - Teresa's Tasty Produce - 28.83 miles - Teresa and Steve Krause
12420 County Hwy 5
Atkinson, IL61235
(309) 936-7792
Strawberries in June along with sweet corn and other vegetables through the season. Other fruits and vegetables include tomatoes, potatoes, onions, peppers, melons, cucumbers, green beans, squash, lettuce, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage, etc. Hayrides, corn maze, and other children�s activities available in late September & October. Call for more information. Call for hours. -
Gardentown USA Jayne Wiese - 563-326-4590 - 3324 Diehn Ave
Davenport, IA 52802
Gardentownusa is century old greenhouse that has been growing fresh flowers and vegetable plants since the 1880's. Today we feature over 60 varieties of tomato plants, 40 plus of peppers (both sweet and hot). We grow all of our hostas, perennials, vegetable and bedding plants free of harmful pesticides and natural fertitizers. We carry 500 varieties of hostas, 150 daylilies and 300 perennial varieties including native plants. Customer service is a priority with us. We can help you with all your gardening needs. We also offer classes on using herbs - cooking, medicinal, aromatherapy,soaps and lotions. Classes are offered year round.
(This listing was last updated on May 24, 2008 - Broadbranch Farm - 49.41 miles - Anita & Brian Poeppel
RR #1 Box 44
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-2051
soapsuds@a5.com
We are a chemical-free vegetable and chicken farm operated by Anita & Brian Poeppel. Anita & Brian have been growing food for the public and their own table for 11 years. The farm produces a wide variety of vegetables, in particular salad and cooking greens, and pasture raised chickens for meat and eggs. Although not certified organic, the farm follows strict growing practices and does not use any chemical or synthetic inputs to produce the vegetables or chickens. Anita & Brian firmly believe in the health of the soil and how fertile, biologically active soil can produce nutritious, great-tasting food. We sell at the Naperville Farmer's Market. CSA members pick up at the farm, Naperville, Peoria, and Peoria heights. The farm is open all year for the direct sales of Farm Therapy Soaps and Natural Body Care and homemade granola. Vegetable sales May-November Naperville Farmers' Market June-October on Saturdays CSA operates for 20 weeks beginning June-2nd week in October - Hartz Produce - 49.41 miles - Lyndon Hartz
Rt 2 Box 158
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 238-0966
hartz_l@hotmail.com
Sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, spinach, lettuces, peas, onions, squash, strawberries, beets, cucumber, green beans, melons, and more available at farmers markets and roadside stands. U-Pick pumpkins in October. - Coneflower Farm - 56.84 miles - Dennis & Ellen Davis-Zehr 18347 1250N Ave. Tiskilwa, IL 61368 (815) 646-4809 asledz@udnet.net
Fresh picked green beans, new potatoes, watermelons, tomatoes, lettuces and spinach among the 45 types of vegetables. Our CSA uses a preference list check-off and the produce you receive is based on that list. A season's share lasts 24 weeks starting mid-May through Oct. The Farm utilizes soil fertility practices, weed and insect control methods like those required by organic certification, but currently we choose not to produce officially certified. Open daily, year-round, closed Sundays - Plow Creek Farm - 56.84 miles - Neil Horning
19183 Plow Creek Rd. #10
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4862
farm@plowcreek.org
Well-known for our berry U-Pick, Plow Creek Farm also raises a wide variety of vegetables for market, roadside and CSA sales. Biological methods for healthy soil and healthy crops. Grass-fed beef is available by order. Farm Stand: 1900 Bottom Rd (CR-23) June-Oct. times vary, see website/phone message. - Living Earth Farm - 62.37 miles - Anne G. Patterson
23707 E. Autumn Rd.
Farmington 61531
(309) 245-7517
annep@livingearthfarm.com
We grow fifty different vegetables, fruits and herbs, including many heirlooms. See our seasonal harvest chart on our website. We sell flower bouquets using a wide variety of prairie flowers, old time favorites and dahlias. All produce and flowers grown protect your health and the environment. We provide unique service to customers who sign up to become Friends of Living Earth Farm. Send an email and request to be put on the weekly email list. Farmstand open Fri 2-6 pm, Sat 9-12 April 13-Oct 20. Call for information about customized orders and drop-off sites
