Optional Shares

Optional shares are only available with purchase of a basic or full CSA share. Do remember that quantity and quality vary depending on natural forces.

Sweet Corn

Sweet corn is available from Wallkill View Farm in New Paltz. Ten week distribution is usually from July through mid-September. You can sign up for either a full dozen ears of corn or a half dozen depending on your appetite.

Berries

Strawberries are available from neighboring Dressel Farm; and cantaloupe, blackberries, and red raspberries from Wilklow Farm in Highland. Weekly distribution is usually from June through early August.

Seasonal approximate amounts:

• Blackberries - 4 pints
• Cantaloupe - 5 melons
• Raspberries - 6 pints
• Strawberries - 4 quarts

Orchard Fruits

Cherries, plums, peaches, apples and pears come from Tantillo & Sons Farm in Gardiner. The Tantillos conduct IPM and spray only when necessary. Weekly distribution is from late June through October.

Seasonal approximate amounts:

• Apples - 36 pounds
• Cherries - 6 pounds
• Peaches - 12 pounds
• Pears - 14 pounds
• Plums - 6 pounds