2015: Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) in the Lowcountry
Mar 27, 2015
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way for consumers to buy local, seasonal produce directly from a farmer in their community by purchasing a “share” of the farm. Through the purchase of a CSA farm share, consumers support this year’s crop with money up front for a membership, and in exchange, each week during the growing season, they will receive a box of local, fresh, and seasonal produce directly from the farm. CSAs help the local farmers by providing the literal “seed” capital for farmers to prepare their operation and plant their crops for the coming seasons. Purchasing a CSA is a great way to learn the seasonality of produce in the Lowcountry, introduce your family to new and interesting fruits and vegetables, learn farmer recommended recipes, and delicious investment back in your local economy. All of these great benefits are why you earn 10 points during our Eat Local Challenge by signing up to participate in a local CSA!
It is important to think about purchasing a share before the season is in full swing so the farmers can plan accordingly and plant enough for everyone. If it is your first time, it is recommended that participants get a smaller share or split a share with a friend or neighbor until you are used to the process. In addition to produce, CSAs may offer “add-ons” of eggs, dairy, or seafood. There are also a number of producers that offer exclusive CSAs for seafood (Community Support Fishery [CSFs]), beef and other locally raised animal products. Below is a list of producers currently offering CSAs. For more detailed information on share size, prices, and pick-up locations please check out our Farm Fresh Food Guide.
ABUNDANT SEAFOOD
Mark Marhefka
843-478-5078 // 843-452-7352
abundantseafood@gmail.com
www.abundantseafood.com
*** Community Supported Fishery Program runs in 12-week cycles.
AMBROSE FAMILY FARM
Pete Ambrose & Babs Ambrose
2349 Black Pond Land at Selkirk Plantation Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
843-559-9999 (Market) // 843-559-0988 (Farm)
www.ambrosefarm.com
www.stonomarket.com
babs@stonofarmmarket.com
*** Multi-sized CSA shares with spring or fall season. Add-ons available.
BOONE HALL FARMS
Steve Stone
2521 Highway 17 N
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
843-856-8154 (Farm) // 843-884-4371 (Plantation)
Steve@boonehallfarms.com
www.boonehallfarms.com
*** Vegetable CSA with spring and fall shares.
CLAMMER DAVE’S SUSTAINABLE GOURMET
David Belanger
9988 Highway 17
McClellanville, SC 29458
843-343-2970
dave@clammerdave.com
CORDRAY FARMS
Michael Cordray
6708 County Line Road
Ravenel, SC 29470
843-766-7922
www.cordrays.com
michael@cordrays.com
claudia@cordrays.com
*** Beef CSA Shares available year-round.
COMPOST IN MY SHOE *** Dirt Works Incubator Farm ***
Jim Martin
James Island and Dirt Works Incubator Farm
3907 Betsy Kerrison Highway
Johns Island, SC 29455
dig@compostinmyshoe.com
compostinmyshoe.com
*** Multi-tiered shares available year-round. Add-ons available.
GRUBER FARMS
Stanley Gruber and Susan Kirlin
265 Old Bell Road
Saint George, SC 29477
843-563-1159 // 843-693-7069
http://gruber-csa-farm.com/
HUDSON FAMILY FARM
Edward Hudson
158 Cattle Creek Road
Rowesville, SC 29133
843-200-7275
info@hudsonfamilyfarmsc.com
http://www.hudsonfamilyfarmsc.com/
*** Multi-sized shares with Spring and Fall availability.
JOSEPH FIELDS FARM
Joseph and Helen Fields
3129 River Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
843-559-5349 // 843-729-9606 // 843-830-8612
jfieldsfarmllc@bellsouth.net
www.josephfieldsfarms.com
*** Certified Organic Multi-sized shares with Spring and Fall availability.
KEEGAN FILION FARM
Marc and Annie Filion
1475 Keegan Drive
Walterboro, SC 29488
843.538.2565
www.keeganfilionfarm.com
*** Monthly meat share available with beef, pork, and chicken.
LEGARE FARMS
Helen and Thomas Legare
2620 Hanscombe Point Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
843-559-0788
Helen@legarefarms.com
http://legarefarms.com/
*** Half or Full shares available May-November.
LOWLAND FARMS
Kenneth Melton
3702 River Road Johns Island, SC 29455
skinnyziggy@yahoo.com*** Multi-sized shares with Spring and Fall availability.
MILLGROVE FARMS
Carol Williams
296 Benton Williams Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-546-5075 // 843-527-3185
millgrovefarms@gmail.com
www.millgrovefarms.com/
*** Multi-sized shares available over summer with add-ons.
PINCKNEY’S PRODUCE & REST PARK FARM
Urbie and Ashby West
17 Christine Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-321-8344
www.pinckneysproduce.com
www.restparkfarm.com
*** Multi-sized shares with Spring and Fall availability.
ROSEBANK FARM
Sidi Limehouse and Louise Bennett
3951 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
Johns Island, SC 29455
843-768-0508 // 843-870-6622 // 843-768-9139
www.rosebankfarms.com
email@rosebankfarm.com
*** Multi-sized shares with Spring, Summer, and Fall availability.
SILO SEA ISLAND LOCAL FOODS OUTLET
7 Market Street Beaufort, SC 29906
843.321.8990
*** Online farmers market with over 40 area growers participating. Pick-ups available at Growfood Carolina.
WABI SABI FARM
Johnna and Jimmy Livingston
685 Anderson Lane Cordesville, SC 29434
843.312.0856
*** Multi-sized shares with Spring, Summer, and Fall availability.
