CSA:   Terra Bella Family Farm of Pleasanton   (June-October)

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We are Terra Bella Family Farm, Pleasanton's ONE and Only Family Farm. Our Farm is situated just south of Castlewood on Foothill Rd. We grow a diverse crop of seasonally fresh fruits and vegetables. We use strict sustainable organic farming practices. This season we are partnering up with two other Certified Organic Farms to offer you a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) membership. As an added bonus, we are also working up with Bibiane Bakery of Pleasanton, to offer our CSA members local baked goods using ingredients from our farm. We are so excited to be offering a 125 member CSA this season, spanning from June 2nd to October 27th.

Becoming a CSA member creates a responsible relationship between people and the food they eat, the land on which it is grown and those who grow it. This mutually supportive relationship between local farmers, growers and community members helps create an economically stable farm operation in which members are assured the highest quality produce, often at below retail prices. In return, farmers and growers are guaranteed a reliable market for a diverse selection of crops.

What can I expect in my CSA box throughout the season? - June: 2 lbs White Nectarines, 1 ½ lbs Apriums (80% Apricot 20%Plum), 1 lb Donut Peaches 1 head Butter Lettuce, 1 bunch Romanesco Cauliflower, 1 Rosemary Baguette, 2 lb Zucchini, 1 lb Fresh Green Beans, 1 bunch Basil.

- July: 1lb White Peaches, 1 ½ lbs Pluots (80% Plum 20% Apricot), 1 Tomato Basil Focaccia Bread, 1 basket Cherry Tomatoes, 2 lbs mixed Heirloom Tomatoes, 2 Heart of Romaine Lettuce, 1 bunch Broccoli , 1 bunch Carrots, 1 ½ lbs mixed Summer Squash, 1 ½ lbs sweet red Onions.

- August: 1 Melon (over 15 varieties), 1 basket Cherry Tomatoes, 1 Fresh Fruit Tort, 1 ½ lbs Mixed Tomatoes (over 30 varieties), 2 lbs Sweet Pepper (over 17 varieties), 1 lb Eggplant, 2 lbs Zucchini, 1 head Lettuce, 1 bunch Beats, 1 lb Green Beans, 1 bunch Radishes.

- September: 1 Watermelon, 2 lbs Sweet Peppers, 1 Chocolate Raspberry Tart, 2 lbs mixed Heirloom Tomatoes, 1 ½ lbs Yellow Peaches, 2 lbs Summer Squash, 1 bunch Thyme, 1 lb Snow Peas, 1 basket of fresh Strawberries

- October: 1 ½ lbs Pomegranates, 1 ½ lbs Apples, 1 head Lettuce, 1 Caramelized Onion Baguette, 1 Butternut Winter Squash, 2 heads Broccoli, 1 bunch Basil, 1 lb Green Beans, 1 basket Cherry Tomatoes, 2 lbs mixed Tomatoes.

Each and every week we intend to offer something new and exciting in the way of fruits or vegetables. No two weeks will ever be the same. We will also be distributing a CSA Newsletter (via e-mail), informing you about Terra Bella's Harvest Parties, Compost Workshops and Farm Tours. These newsletters will also feature recipes for some of the fruits and vegetables that you will receive throughout the season. As an added bonus we will be offering local honey, pumpkins, fresh cut flowers, fresh cut herbs, chicken & duck eggs and so many other treats for our members as the season progresses.

How do I pick-up my weekly CSA share? Each week we will have a Tuesday and Thursday CSA Pick-up at Terra Bella Family Farm. You can stop by the Farm from 8am to 6pm to pick up your share. We will have tables set up full of the fields bounty and a dry-erase board explaining the specific amounts of each crop that each member receives for the week. Each member hand selects their produce into bags and/or boxes that are provided if you have forgotten to bring your own.

How do I become a member? There are 22 weeks in our CSA Membership Season at $30/week that works out to be $660 per share. We are asking our members to pay for the entire season subscription. To guarantee your spot, please send in your payment before the last week of April. Please help support Pleasanton's only Family Farm so you and your family and friends can enjoy the freshest, most seasonally delicious, organically grown fruits and vegetables that money can buy.

Terra Bella welcomes all that are interested to give us a call to find out more about all of the exciting new programs, workshops and events that are going on this 2009 growing season. Lisa Patel (925_ 270-8543

Please make checks payable to: Terra Bella Family Farm 7637 Foothill Rd. Pleasanton, CA 94566

Shawn Seufert
(925)462-3569

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