Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The Science Center
July 21,2009
This is Molech and Jersy at the Science Center playing with the racing cars.
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Grow Hartford 2009
July 15,2009
Hello Viewers of the Grow Hartford Blog we have encountered many different experiences throughout the past 2 weeks. On Wednesday a Group called Fresh New london cam down to visit us. this was when we were playing "The Name Game".
By: Whitney
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
The Facebook
Hello my name is Da'Mir Mitchell and i attend Hartford Public High School. I will be a senior this year. I was apart of Grow Hartford's program for about 2 years now and it has been a wonderful experience. I learned a lot last summer and i hope to learn a lot more this summer so far this week we have worked on Broad St and Zion St also we went the north end farmers market and help them yesterday.
Grow Hartford 09
Hello, my name is Anjali Quinones. I attend Suffield High School and i will be a junior in the fall. I was apart of this Grow Hartford program back in summer 07. I was called back to continue to help the community. Compared to 2 years ago, this program has changed in many different ways. Such as: there is way more sites that we work at around the Hartford sourthend area (Zion St. Broad St. Laurel St.) Back when I first started the group that I was working with had little insight of this program and had no idea what to expect. But coming back and being privlidged to work for Jerica Sandiford again this summer, we know what to do and she doesnt really have to take time out our 4 hour long workday to teach us the basics. We also have more money which gives us a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and herbs to plant. Although this is only the first week, I feel as though we as a whole will acomplish a lot this year because of the fact that we are very dedicated and knowledged in this area. We can also use our imaginations because the sky is the limit. I cant wait to see what happens at the end of our six week program with the people we help and the material we learn.
broad street qarden.
broad street qarden is cominq alonq fine. lots of fresh produce such as cucumbers were harvested. Okra is in the process of growing and there will be more vegtables to come in the followinq weeks; and they will be available to the public soon.
Monday, July 06, 2009
About the C.S.A.
Grow Hartford, a project of the Hartford Food System, harvests thousands of pounds of organic fruits and vegetables at three different sites in Hartford. This project will operate for its sixth growing season in 2009. Most of this produce is donated to social service agencies in the city, but a portion is available for sale to low-income households through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership.
As a Grow Hartford CSA member you will join other people who enjoy good, fresh food and the simple pleasures of the farm experience: helping with agricultural projects, cutting flowers, sharing recipes, and taking part in cookouts and educational workshops.
HOW DOES THE GROW HARTFORD CSA WORK?
The Grow Hartford CSA is supported by members who purchase a "share" of the harvest for the year. The farm staff grows more than 35 varieties of vegetables, flowers and herbs. Each Thursday, members come to Grow Hartford’s Laurel Street site to pick up their produce. In addition, members can harvest pick-your-own crops such as cilantro, cherry tomatoes and flowers.
WHAT IS A SHARE?
A "share" is a portion of Grow Hartford's harvest from late July through early October. Households who buy a full share will receive approximately 140 pounds of a variety of vegetables and fruits, an average of 14 pounds per week, plus pick-your-own crops. A full household share is estimated to supply 2 adults and 2 children or 2 vegetable-loving adults.
THE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) COMMITMENT:
The Hartford Food System's commitment to CSA members:
To provide freshly harvested produce that is ready at pickup.
To grow produce following organic growing standards established by the Connecticut Northeast Organic Farmers' Association.
To accept members' suggestions for crop varieties and other improvements and incorporate them whenever possible.
To facilitate educational and social gatherings during the season.
CSA MEMBERS COMMITMENT TO THE FARMERS
Share the risks and rewards of farming by accepting unforeseen changes in the harvest.
Whenever possible, contribute to the CSA by volunteering with special projects or farming activities.
Pick up produce share at the scheduled time and understand that unclaimed produce will be given to social service organizations.
PICK-UP DAYS
Members pick-up their produce on Thursdays between 4 pm – 7 pm, and are welcome to send some one else in their place if they cannot come on a particular Thursday. On pick-up days, the produce is set out farm stand style for distribution. Members select their own produce and also can harvest pick-your-own crops. At the end of the day, food that is left over will be distributed to social service organizations.
MEMBER PARTICIPATION
All CSA members are encouraged to help support Grow Hartford, not only to reduce costs, but to get a chance to see how their food is grown and to meet fellow members. People can contribute by helping with planting, weeding and harvesting, organizing activities or by locating resources for the farm operation.
JOINING THE CSA
Memberships are available for the 10-week season from July 30 through October 3. To join,call Marilyn at (860) 296-9325 and then mail Hartford Food System your deposit. You will receive a confirmation notice and a CSA member handbook.
COST
Full shares are only $65 for the season.
HARVEST SCHEDULE
Because each season brings different growing conditions, we cannot guarantee the harvest ahead of time. However, we do grow a diverse selection of crops to make sure that members will always have a generous supply throughout the season. The chart below shows the expected harvest schedule for our most common crops.
