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Pick Ups Start Tomorrow!!!!!

Dear Grand Street CSA: The day we have all been waiting for is almost here-we open our first distribution this Tuesday, June 17th. Please see the email from Norwich below of the produce we will be getting and a few beautiful photos too! Just a few reminders: eggs (full and half-share) and pasta will be at every distribution, starting Tues. Fruit will not start yet. If you ordered fish the first pick-up is the 24th. Please bring extra bags and remember pick-up begins at 5:15PM (and not 5PM as we need time to set-up) and ends at 8PM sharp. All leftovers or shares not picked up are donated that evening to our Lady of Sorrows food panty. Volunteers for opening shift please arrive at 4:30PM. If you want to order Maple Syrup for pick-up on the 24th your order must be in on Monday (tomorrow). A prior email was sent to the entire membership with a link for ordering and the address to where your checks should be sent. If you need that info again please respond to this email. Most of the CSA Core will be in attendance throughout the entire distribution. If you are a returning member–welcome back! If you are a new member (welcome!) we want to provide some simple instructions to you on opening day so you will learn how our CSA operates. We’ll know at check-in if you are new but please just stop and introduce yourself to those of us wearing aprons! See you all Tuesday! Grand Street CSA Core Merrill

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Village Fishmonger 5/6!

Current winter and summer members:

Village Fishmonger will be doing a drop off during our final winter share pickup on May 6th.  If you’re interested in signing up for a share, please do so here.

A small share is $16.50 for a one pound fillet.  A large share is $33 for a two pound fillet.  You may also add oysters, clams, or scallops with any order.

Please make sure to select “Grand Street Winter Share” in the drop down menu.

Happy Fishing!

To learn more about Village Fishmonger, click here.

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What’s Coming Tomorrow at Grand Street

Here is what is coming Tuesday:
carrots
radish
parsnip
J. Artichokes
turnips
beets
onions
garlic
potatoes
rutabaga
eggs
meat shares
and some are getting water buffalo  yogurt, black beans, pinta beans, and one of our value added items made from our own vegetables
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What’s Coming Tomorrow

Hi everyone,

Here’s a look at what should be coming this Tuesday in our shares from Norwich:

We are looking at sending you the following next week for your dinner
tables depending on what kind of share you are getting:
Turnips
beets
onions
garlic
potatoes
eggs
for meat shares chicken sausage, ground beef, and maybe cuts of beef
and some are getting yogurt, maple syrup, beans, and one of our value
added items made from our own vegetables

It continues to be way too cold up here.  I am hearing zero degrees
before the week is out.  Too cold yet for greens but we have hope.

Also, we need one volunteer for Bridge Shift this week – 5:45-7:15pm.
Please let us know if you can come help out.

See you Tuesday!
Grand Street CSA Core

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2/11 Distribution

Next Tuesday, February 11th will be our 3rd distribution of the
winter! Below is a list of goodies the farm should be sending.
Depending on the type of share you have you might not get everything
on the list.

Carrots rainbow and orange
Potatoes red, blue, fingerling, white
Mixed Turnips
Mixed Radish
J. Artichokes
shallots
cipollini onion
red onion
white onion
Garlic Pieces
cheese
celery root
eggs
meat
beets
dried beans

Also, if you ordered fish from Village Fishmonger remember to pick it
up at distribution.

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Summer Share Registration Open!

Hello everyone,

We may be caught between polar vortexes and impending snow storms, but
it’s time to think about SPRING! The Grand Street CSA is officially
open for registration and fresh veggies, delicious fruits, tasty
pastas and more are only a few months away.

We will once again be getting our vegetables, fruit and eggs from
Norwich Meadows Farm and our pasta from Sfoglini Pasta. The share
prices are as follows:

Vegetables: $340 for 22 weeks per share
Fruit: $240 for full share (20 weeks) and $120 for half share (10 weeks)
Eggs: $115.50 for full share (1 dozen eggs every week for 22 weeks)
and $57.75 for half share (1/2 dozen eggs every week for 22 weeks)
Pasta: $110 for 22 weeks

There is also an administrative fee of $15, and a work commitment of
at least two volunteer shifts during the season.Once you sign up, you
will receive a confirmation email with the link to sign up for your
shifts and information on how to pay for your share. You are not
confirmed until you have signed up for your shifts and have sent in
your payment!

We will have a Meet the Farmer night on February 25th at 7pm in the
Seward Park Community Room at 264 East Broadway (also known as
Building 1 at the Seward Park Co-ops).You will get a chance to hear
from our farmer, Zaid Kurdieh of Norwich Meadows Farm, about our
vegetable, fruit and egg shares and other specialty items the farm
offers and Scott Ketchum from Sfoglini Pasta will be on hand to talk
about and show off their artisanal pastas. We will also have a
representative from Milk Not Jails to talk about their dairy
offerings, and Village Fishmonger will be there to discuss the
possibility of introducing a fish share this summer. Our CSA Core will
be on hand to answer any questions you may have on our 2014 season.

If you already know you want to join, you can register today online:
http://bit.ly/MpzwoP

Registration will close on April 1st!

If you have any questions, you can respond to this email and a Core
member will be in touch.

Best,

Grand Street CSA Core

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Grand Street CSA 2013-2014 Winter Share Signup

The Winter Season is designed to provide members with fresh, local produce and farm-fresh foods through the winter months, and at the same time, send the farm crucial startup funds to cover the cost of seed, equipment, repairs, materials, etc. Before you complete this membership agreement, please take the time to read about the Grand Street CSA on our website. The following links should be most useful: http://www.grandstreetcsa.org/p/about-us.html

Registering for the CSA on this form is only the first of three steps to confirm your membership. After signing up here, you will also need to pay for your shares and sign up for one distribution shift to fulfill your work requirement.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
Please understand that part of the economic mission of CSA is to support the efforts of local farmers, and a big part of that support is getting cash into the farmers’ hands during pre-winter season.

You will be able to pay by check, or online with PayPal or credit card for a 3% fee. To that end, CSA members are required to pay for the entire season no later than Wednesday November 20, 2013. In fact, we prefer that you pay for your entire membership right away. Since that’s not always so easy to do, installment payment plans are available; after completing this membership agreement, please respond to your confirmation email to inquire about personal payment options.

WORK REQUIREMENT
Finally, do note that there is a work requirement for this CSA. Every member must sign up for one distribution shift during the winter season. We are using a separate service called VolunteerSpot to let you pick your own shifts. You will receive a separate email with instructions for fulfilling this requirement.

If you have any questions, please write to info@grandstreetcsa.org. Thanks!
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Grand Street Will Have A Winter Share!

The Winter Share

Grand Street CSA is pleased to be partnered this year with a farm that offers a Winter Share. The Winter Season is designed to continue to provide members with fresh, local produce and farm-fresh foods, and at the same time, send the farm crucial startup funds to cover the cost of seed, equipment, repairs, materials, etc. The Winter Share keeps us supporting Norwich Meadows year round and reminds us that local food doesn’t end with the regular growing season. Shares consist of storage crops, like roots and winter greens, and a variety of dairy and value-added products from local farmers. Produce is grown in Norwich, New York and Lebanon, New Jersey. Our Winter pickups are from December through May (6 pick-ups). We offer two (2) types of Winter shares: Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian and Omnivore (see descriptions below).

Pickup time:
Winter distribution, like the summer/fall this year, will be Tuesday 5:15pm-8pm at the Abrons Art Center. Pick up will continue to be outdoors except on days weather is too severe for either people or vegetables.

Frequency:
Winter Share is every three to six weeks for a total of 6 pick-ups.  The dates scheduled* are as follows:
    •    12/10, 1/21, 2/11, 3/4, 3/25, 5/6

*In cases of severe weather, members will be notified as soon as possible of changes in the distribution date.

As during our regular season, due to lack of storage, missed pickups cannot be compensated or refunded.  Leftovers will be donated to Our Lady of Sorrows Food Pantry or the Bowery Mission immediately after distribution.

Share Options:
The LACTO-OVO VEGETARIAN SHARE  (includes vegetables, as well as dairy and eggs, no meat, from Norwich Meadows Farm and neighboring farms) provides enough food for 1-3 individuals depending on your diet, goals and cooking style. This share weighs about 20-25 lbs per pickup and fills approximately 2-3 regular canvas bags. Cost = $310 for six pick-ups

The OMNIVORE SHARE (includes vegetables, as well as dairy, eggs, ground beef and chicken, from Norwich Meadows Farm and neighboring farms) provides enough food for 1-3 individuals depending on your diet, goals and cooking style. This share weighs about 15-20 lbs per pickup and fills approximately 2 regular canvas bags. The Omnivore share weighs less than the Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian share but is equal in value.  This difference is due to the higher production cost of meat. Cost = $310 for six pick-ups

Variety:  The items in each share change on a monthly basis and are determined by what the farmer and local vendors have available. You can see what our sister CSA Washington Square CSA received over their last winter season here. A typical distribution would look something like the following:

Sample December Omnivore share:
(Lacto-ovo vegetarian share gets additional veggies and no meat)
Potatoes – 2.25 lbs     Carrots – 2.5 lbs     Garlic – 1/3 lb
Winter squash – 1      Onions – 1.5 lbs     Cabbage – 1 head
Eggs – 1 dozen          Chicken – 1/2       Cooking greens – 3/4 lb
1 Preserved product (jar of tomato puree, pickled beets, pickled peppers or pickled green tomatoes)


Registration will open in the next few days.