Vollmer Farm

I participated in Vollmer Farm's CSA program last year. I was very pleased with the quality, quantity, and variety of my weekly CSA shares. My favorite items included really lovely salad greens, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, and I think I remember some purple "green" beans. The best tomatoes I've ever gotten while living in NC were from Vollmer Farm.

Every few weeks there would be a surprise item--a reusable bag, some salad dressing, a "salsa kit"--something fun and nice. Every week Vollmer Farm sent a newsletter with the contents of the upcoming CSA share and some recipes.

Nutrition and environmental concerns aside, participating in the CSA program convinced me that organic foods just taste better than nonorganic. Vollmer Farm's CSA is very reasonably priced--especially compared to the price of organic food in the supermarket. And nothing beats "picked today" freshness.

Farmer John and his family are clearly dedicated to organic farming, consumer education, and "producing" great produce. Being involved in their CSA was a pleasurable part of my spring and summer. I plan to join again this year.