In January 2012, New England Village signed a lease to assume operation of Colchester Neighborhood Farm, an 8-acre Baystate Organic Certified farm located in Plympton, MA. Colchester Farm Manager Connie Maribett, who has extensive experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, will continue to manage the farm program. We are excited about the many opportunities this partnership will provide to New England Village, Colchester Neighborhood Farm (CNF) and supporters of both programs. Information about the 2012 Community Supported Agriculture program can be found below. Click here to visit the Colchester Neighborhood Farm website. 

Colchester Neighborhood Farm
2012 CSA Share Options

We are pleased to offer a variety of CSA share options in 2012 to fit every budget and family size:

• Large Full Season Harvest Share – will provide produce for 3 – 4 individuals. Our full season share season runs from June 19 to November 3 (20 weeks). Each week you’ll receive a variety of fresh organically grown seasonal produce (see sample seasonal lists below). Large Full Season Share is $600, discounted to $525 if paid-in-full by 3/1/12.
• Small Full Season Harvest Share – will provide produce for 1-2 individuals or about half the size of a Large Share. Small Full Season Share is $350.
• Summer Season Share – A 10 week season running from June 19 to August 25. Large Summer Share is $350; Small Summer Season Share is $225.
• Fall Season Share – A 10 week season running from August 28 to November 3. Large Fall Season Share is $350; Small Fall Season Share is $225.

Sample Seasonal Produce

Below is a sample of the types of produce people can expect to find in their weekly CSA Harvest Share. Please note that the variety and timing of all produce is weather dependent. For your shopping convenience we will also occasionally provide additional local products that we do not grow on the farm. We cannot always guarantee that these will be organically certified or grown, but we will inform you at the time of pick-up what standards apply. A recipe category can be found on our blog.

Pick Up Times

CSA Harvest Shares can be picked-up weekly on Tuesdays or Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm at Colchester Neighborhood Farm in Plympton. Additional distribution points are currently under consideration, so check our website frequently for updates.

Tax Deductible Membership Opportunities

Another way to show your commitment to Community Supported Agriculture and support New England Village (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) is through our tax-deductible membership programs.  We offer 3 membership levels:

2012 Supporting Member - $60.00

Receive email notices of farm happenings and purchasing opportunities; formal recognition on the farm website.

2012 Sustaining Member - $100.00

Receive email notices of farm happenings; purchasing and U-Pick opportunities; discounts on select products and special events; scheduled visits to the farm; formal recognition on the farm website.

Lifetime Member - $500.00

Receive email notices of farm happenings; purchasing and U-Pick opportunities; scheduled visits to the farm; discounts on select products; free admission to special events; formal recognition on the farm website; recognition on other farm publications/events as appropriate.

Payment

Payment can be made by check or credit card via phone or mail. Checks should be made payable to: New England Village. Click here for a downloadable payment form with payment schedule.