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, dry beans, and a variety of dairy and value-added products from local farmers. Produce is grown in Norwich, New York. The
Winter Season is designed to send the farm crucial startup funds to cover the cost of seed, equipment, repairs, materials, etc. Our
Winter pickups are from December through May (6 pick-ups). We offer three (3) types of
Winter shares: Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian, Vegan Vegetarian, and Omnivore (see descriptions below). We are also offering frozen shares from The Farm Bridge (formerly Winter Sun Farms). Details 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 will be distributed every three to six weeks for a total of 6 pick-ups*. Frozen shares are distributed during the first 5 dates. The dates scheduled* are as follows:
• 12/13, 1/24, 3/7, 3/28, 4/18, 5/9
*In cases of severe weather, members will be notified as soon as possible of changes in the distribution date. We have elected to bypass February distribution due to past difficulties related to severe weather and site logistics.
As during our regular season, due to lack of storage, missed pickups cannot be compensated or refunded. Leftovers will be donated to St. Mary’s Church immediately after distribution.
Share Options:
Winter share costs $305 and includes a $5 administrative fee. All share items, including produce, added value products (e.g. granola, pickles, tomato sauce), dairy, and meat are from Norwich Meadows Farm and neighboring farms. One (1) share provides enough food for 1-3 individuals depending on your diet, goals and cooking style. Animal products have a higher production cost, so even though the three (3) share types have different weights, they are all equal in value.
The LACTO-OVO VEGETARIAN SHARE includes produce, dairy and eggs, no meat. This share weighs about 20-25 lbs per pickup and fills approximately 2-3 regular canvas bags.
The VEGAN VEGETARIAN SHARE is a vegetarian share without any animal products, such as eggs, or dairy. This shareweighs about 25-30 lbs per pickup and fills approximately 2-4 regular canvas bags.
The OMNIVORE SHARE includes produce, dairy, eggs, ground beef and chicken. This share weighs about 15-20 lbs per pickup and fills approximately 2 regular canvas bags.
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 a past 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)
The Farm Bridge SHARES:
The Farm Bridge Shares partners with local sustainable farms to supply a winter share of great tasting frozen fruits and vegetables all winter long. Their goal is to deliver a superior product at a fair price for you and the farmer.
In your share, you’ll receive locally-grown frozen fruit and veggies from December to April. Some of the items you may receive include: summer corn, green beans, blueberries, kale, broccoli florets, tomato (jarred), and butternut squash puree. Many sites receive a bag of fresh pea shoots as part of the seven monthly items. This share must be purchased separately online, in addition to registering with Grand Street CSA. Sign up online at the following link:
COST:
$142 for 5 distributions (the first five dates above)
The registration Deadline for Farm Bridge is December 1st.
