Hello Farm Spot Friends, 

We have some news. Since Farm Spot started in 2006, we have been partnered with Golden Earthworm Organic Farm. As you know, they are a small, family-owned farm that grows crops on rented land. At the end of last year, some of that land was sold, causing them to lose more than 50% of their growing fields. As a result, they must reduce the size of their operations and cut some of their CSAs, including all of their Queens sites, Farm Spot being one of them. Matt and Maggie feel that from a personal perspective this is a blessing in disguise for their family, as reducing production will allow them to have more time with their two young sons. They have told us if/when they decide and are able to increase production again, they will inform us.

We are sad to end our partnership with them – the quality of their vegetables is stellar. Their operation is run with respect and fair labor practices for their employees. We have appreciated their communication and transparency with us, their CSA members.

We are confident that we will find another wonderful farm to partner with, and have begun the search process. We will keep you posted on updates as soon as we have them.

We hope that you are warm and doing well, until next time!

-Farm Spot Core Members 

Sign-ups for the Farm Spot 2021 CSA season will open soon.

Please stay tuned!

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Details and a link to sign up for a winter share will be announced here very soon!!

Hi Farm Spot members,

Tomorrow’s scheduled potluck is being rescheduled due to the rainy forecast.

The new date is Thursday, July 11th!

Hope to see you there!

❄️  Sign up for a Winter CSA Share now!!  ❄️

This year we are offering several types of shares. See details below

• Winter Vegetable Share from Golden Earthworm Organic Farm
• Apple Share from Briermere Farm (non-organic)
• Cider Share from Briermere Farm (non-organic)
• Farm Bridge Frozen Share

Dates: December 13th, 2018, January 10th, February 7th, and March 7th, 2019

Times: 5:30pm – 8:15pm

Distribution location: St. Mark’s Church, 33-50 82nd St. (btwn Northern Blvd/34th Ave), Jackson Heights, NY

1. WINTER VEGETABLE SHARE consists of certified organic root vegetables and hearty winter greens

Cost: $125 for a share (4 distributions)

Each box will contain 15+ lbs of the following crops grown on the Golden Earthworm Organic Farm (and sourced from other local, organic family farms). Actual crops depend on availability: Potatoes, Watermelon Radish, Purple Top Turnips, Parsnips, Rutabaga, Carrots, Beets, Leeks, Winter Squash and Cabbage.  If the farm has a warm December, the first box may include greens from the fields.  Exact contents to be determined.         $125 for a share (4 distributions, 15+ lbs per delivery)

2. NON-ORGANIC BRIERMERE FARM APPLE SHARE – $32 for a share (4 deliveries, 4 lbs of apples per delivery)

3. NON-ORGANIC BRIERMERE FARM CIDER SHARE – $23 (4 deliveries, 1 quart per delivery)

SIGN UP for the above shares HERE

4. Farm Bridge Frozen Share

You will receive a total of 35 locally grown items over four distributions. Items include shelf-stable Tomato Puree and frozen items like Butternut Squash Puree, Blueberries, Sweet Corn, Diced Sweet Peppers, and Broccoli. Cost: $159.60 for a share (4 distributions)

SIGN UP for a frozen share HERE

Questions? Email us at farmspot@gmail.com

Sign up for subsidized shares by going to:

https://csa.farmigo.com/join/farmspot/summer2018

Farm Spot remains committed to making our CSA financially accessible to our neighbors, and we are once again able to offer subsidized shares for the upcoming season. The subsidies are funded by your fellow Farm Spot members. This year we’ve made some changes to the qualifications to increase access for people needing more financial assistance, so please read the following carefully before submitting your registration.

Subsidized shares are now available at two levels, depending on your income:

Share A, at a cost of $461.40 is for people who fit into the guidelines adapted from the Self-Sufficiency Standard for the City of New York: One Adult: $27,919• One Adult, One child: $47,854• One Adult, Two Children: $62,420• Two Adults, Two Children: $68,175. A minimum of a $75 deposit is required upon registration, and you may pay the balance in full or by monthly installments during the six months of the growing season at $50 per month.

Share B, at a cost of $274.85 is for people who fit into the guidelines based on the WIC program by the size of each household: One person: $21,775 • Two people: $29,471 • Three people: $37,167 • Four people: $44,863 (for families of five and up, add +7,696 per person). A minimum of a $50 deposit is required upon registration, and you may pay the balance in full or by monthly installments during the six months of the growing season at $50.00 per month.

Income verification is on the honor system — we won’t ask for proof of your income. If you have substantial resources beyond earned income, please be mindful of those who don’t and purchase a full-priced share instead. We cannot offer discounts on any share other than the vegetable share.

To maximize the subsidized shares, we ask that you split the share with another share member who also fits the same income guidelines as you if you have a smaller family size (which many Farm Spot families typically do due to the bounty of the share, especially during peak season). We may be able to match you up for the subsidized shares ONLY provided they are still available. To sign up, please complete an application and check the appropriate box for a subsidized share.

Click here.