How does a CSA Work?
Patchwork City Farms (PCF) with a preseason payment, will provide a selection of the freshest assortment of produce based on seasonality, production and availability. Members are offered a "Shopping Basket" experience as they select produce that they want during their pickup at one of our open Air market locations. Members have 30 weeks to pickup their shares giving them the flexibility to schedule their time. CSA members will receive approximately 1/2 bushel of food per week which amounts to 5-8 different vegetables/fruits per pickup. A full-share subscription is $450 for 18 weeks of food pickup. A half-share subscription is available for $250 for 9 weeks of food pickup. Payment is due in full with submission of registration form and contract. If you send in a payment after membership is full we will give you the choice to refund your payment 100% or hold the payment for the first available space.
What vegetables do I get?
What is available will vary according to season throughout the year. Some of the produce we will have available are:
Kale Collards Arugula Baby Greens Rainbow Chards Spinach Lettuce Carrots Potatoes Beets Spring Onions Radishes Winter Squash Okra Herbs Heirloom Tomatoes Peppers Eggplant Peas Fruits: Strawberries Melons We also forage for mushrooms and assorted fruits.
Where/When Do We Pick up Our Produce?
Subscribers can pick up their produce at any designated PCF pickup locations. If weather or other adverse conditions preclude pickup or delivery, PCF will schedule another day and notify subscribers of the change as soon as possible.
CSA subscribers can pick up their produce beginning April 18, 2015 through November 15, 2015. Our pick ups will be at our open air market locations. In 2015, we will be at Grant Park Farmers Market every Sunday from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM and the West End Farmers and Artisans Market every Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Distribution of Vegetables:
We will give each enrolled member a punch card with the appropriate weeks that will be presented at each pick up. We are not responsible for reminding our members about pick-ups. If you cannot pick up your share, you may designate a friend, co-worker, neighbor or other person to come pick up your share. We would prefer that the designated individual bring the punch card but if that is not possible than please contact us with the information.
How Do We Pay?
We accept -cash, checks, money orders and payments through PayPal.
Mail Payments to:Patchwork City Farms, LLC 493 Atwood St. Sw. Atlanta, GA 30310
If using PayPal, an invoice will be emailed to you with instruction on how to pay.
Visit our website below to download an application and to get more information:
http://patchworkcityfarms.weebly.com
Season: April through November
Type: single farm
Since: 2012
# of Shares: 20
Members can pick up their CSA Shares at the West End Farmers and Artisans Market (WEFAM). WEFAM is locate at The Wrens Nest in the Historic West End Neighborhood of Atlanta. Hours of operation: April 19, 2015 to November 15th, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. WEFAM participates in the Double SNAP/ EBT program and so does Patchwork City Farms. WEFAM is a local neighboor hood market offering many activities such as free yoga, child art activities and selection of produce, prepared products and Artisan crafts. Great place for community gatherings and wellness activities.
We have partnered with WeCycle Atlanta to offer bike delivery of CSA baskets at a fee of $5.00 per drop-off.
CSA members can pick up produce at the Grant Park Farmers Market (GPFM). The GPFM is located in the area surrounding the Milledge fountain at the Corner of Cherokee Avenue and Milledge Avenue, approximately 600 Cherokee Ave. Operating Hours. GPFM is open 9:30 am - 1:30pm Sundays April 19th through December 20th. GPFM has a plethora of vendors offering all thing from produce, bread, meat, cheese, pasta to prepared food, doggy treats and many activities for kids and cooking demos. It is a great location for a family or brunch outing.