There are about 10 shares left in the first community supported agriculture program from Winslow’s Farm, the Augusta farm behind Winslow’s Home market in University City. The CSA’s first share is expected to be ready the last week of May, with the growing season running through September.
Subscribers can plan on lots of fresh produce, culinary herbs, flowers and, occasionally, eggs. Farming has its risks – bad weather, pests – but Winslow’s stands ready to supplement its shares with pastries, soups and other prepared foods from the market. (Winslow’s delicious chocolate-chip cookie dough wouldn’t be the worst substitute for broccoli, would it?) “I’m very interested in exceeding expectations,” said owner Ann Sheehan Lipton.
The cost of a full share is $450; half shares are $335. Pickup will be on Thursdays at Winslow’s Home. More information and registration forms are available by e-mail at asl40@aol.com.
This article appears in Apr 1-30, 2009.