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For a description of our CSA farm pick-up go to this article written by a member

For more info on local markets in Philly and our stand 

A short interview with farmer Dan.

How long?

• The length of the season is 22 weeks- June thru October.

 How much does a share include?

• A share includes 6-8 items each week. Item 1 may be three peppers. Item 2 may be one bunch swiss chard. And so on...

How do I know if I should get a full or half share?

• I will give some reccomendation on this and please note they may be wrong. We have found it varies a lot from family to family! So here's what I reccomend. We suggest the full share to a household of three-four. And the half share we suggest to household of one-two. Please note do not include infants or those that eat at home only occasionally. Also this word of advice. Go with the smaller option if you are unsure. It is very easy to switch to a full share.

What happens if I miss my pick-up?

• We try to have you informed when the pick-up times are and how long they last. But in the event that this happens. The food is donated to Grantville Food Pantry. Also if you know you are not able to pick-up tell a friend and have them pick-up for you. You may even share some of the veggies with them, if you like. 

Thank-you for your support to the local farmer!

3 cups cooked,mashed Sweet Potatoes

1/4 cup Milk

2 eggs

1 tspn Vanilla

1/4 lb. Butter

1 cup Coconut

Put all of the above ingredients in food processor and blend well. Pour into casserole dish (for those who may be tempted to omit coconut please don\'t-even those who hate coconut love this.)

Topping:

1 cup broken Pecan pieces

1 cup brown sugar

1 stick of butter (don\'t melt)

1/2 cup Flour

The topping will be lumpy. Crumble it on top of sweet potato mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

• We will give some recommendations this. Please note your family could vary from this recommendation.We suggest the full share to a household of three-four persons. And the medium share we suggest to household of one-two people. Also this word of advice. Go with the smaller option if you are unsure. It is very easy to switch to a full share later. You are able to split shares with friends and family. Please make these arrangements prior to signing up.

What happens if I miss my pick-up?

• We try to have you informed when the pick-up times are and how long they last. But in the event that this happens. The food is donated to a local food pantry. Also if you know you are not able to pick-up tell a friend and have them pick-up for you. You may even share some of the veggies with them, if you like. 

Am I able to pick-up before or after the times that are listed?

• Please respect these times. We want all of you to be able to pick-up your boxes but we have a full schedule as well.

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I want good, wholesome fruits and vegetables for my family, at a reasonable cost, peak freshness, and in turn want to help out a local farm?” My answer was yes, and I found Landisdale Farm. We participated in this CSA program for the first time in the summer of 2008. We enjoyed it so much that we continued with their winter share in 2009. My daughter’s love going to the farm and picking out vegetables. We are looking forward to June to start going again!

-A 2008 CSA Member

^{According to Elizabeth Henderson,}

^{"The essence of the relationship is the mutual commitment:}

^{the farm feeds the people, the people support the farm}

^{and share the inherent risks and potential bounty.}

• How did this whole idea get started? The CSA started in Japan in 1965 where it is known as a Teikei, which translates to partnership or cooperation.  A group of Japanese women became concerned with the increased use of synthetic chemicals, the prevalence of processed foods and corresponding decline in the farm population.   To alleviate this, the women initiated a direct, cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship with local farmers whereby they would purchase a share of the farmer’s crop at the start of the season thereby participating in the farmer’s success and ensuring local grown produce with quality.
• In the 1980’s the concept was brought to United States from Europe – where it was adopted earlier.  Through the last couple of decades, CSA’s have spread across the US and Canada and number in the thousands across the continent.

1-2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

Either 1 sirloin, sirloin tip, rib eye, porterhouse, t-bone, top loin (NY Strip) or tenderloin (filet mignon) steak. 
Steaks should be at least 1 ¼ - 1 ½ inches thick. 
Combine the salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl.  Rub the mixture into both sides of the steak, then allow the meat to come to room temperature while you prepare the grill. 
Start the grill and warm it until it is hot.  If you are using a gas grill, turn off all but one of the burners once it has come up to temperature.  If you are using charcoal, be sure all the coals have been raked to one side.  Use the hand test: the grate will be hot enough when you can hold your palm 3-4 inches above the metal for no more than three seconds.
Sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side directly over the flame, with the lid down.  Then, move the steaks to the part of grill that is not lit.  Set the lid in place and allow the steaks to cook, without flipping them, until they reach 120-135 degrees**, about 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the steak.  Remove the steaks to a platter and allow them to rest a few minutes before serving.