Reviews for: Community Supported Garden at Genesis Farm

So this is the way vegetables and fruit really tastes... The first time I tasted Genesis' produce, I was magically transported back in time to my grandparents dinner table. "Yes", I thought, "that is how vegetables and fruit really taste"... Oh... the taste of Genesis' produce makes the meal! We've been members for several years now and still every time we take this first bite, we nod our heads in wonder and appreciation. Thank you for the entire team and all members who make this possible. Amy & David

I've been a member for more than 15 years, have shared the experience with a number of friends. I have a small backyard garden because I love gardening, but I could never grow the wide variety of veggies and fruits that are part of the Genesis experience. They really work with the earth to make the best choices for the land and the people who enjoy the bounty. Lots of extra local goodies to buy if desired - bread, cheese, eggs, honey, maple syrup, etc. I keep going back year after year!

We have been members for 4 years and love it. We know we are getting fresh, un-gmo'd, un-pesticided veggies. We have been introduced to new and varied produce that we probably would not have found in our local stores or thought of trying. The staff is extremely helpful; when we did not know how to use something, they gave us excellent cooking instructions and advice.

We love knowing that we are supporting a fine organization.

I would highly recommend Genesis Farm to anyone and everyone.

Thank you Genesis.

Nancy Green and Don Robbins

This is going to be my third full year membership at Genesis and I am thrilled!

The produce is always so fresh and so varied. I have had the opportunity to try new veggies that my family and I had not yet tried.

What a great opportunity to try new vegetables and recipes.

this is my third csa and my first year (summer share and winter) and Genesis is by far the best. good spices abundant root veggies, various greens that were new and tasty; and the community is very friendly. The hot peppers are particular hot and varied... if that's your thing.

I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of the CSA at Genesis Farm for over 20 years. There is a very friendly atmosphere and an outstanding sense of community among the gardeners and the members.

The organic vegetables are high-quality and always fresh-picked. Another advantage of being a member is that it has encouraged me to 'eat my veggies', which before joining I rarely took the time to buy and prepare. Also the farm has also introduced me to many great vegetables that I had never eaten, and indeed some of which I was totally unfamiliar.

This will be my first year enjoying the harvests that Genesis Farms produce. I have recently had to give up my own gardening space and began searching for an alternative. Every search brought me back to Genesis Farms. There philosophy on farming , their community spirit, and of course their reputation for outstanding locally grown, organic produce. I look forward to becoming a helping hand at the farm as well.

My family joined when my son Jake was 4. He's now 17. We've been members all along. Indeed, the food is glorious and the place is beautiful. The piece de resistance for me has been the time my son spends in conversation with others as he helps weed or harvest. The Genesis gardeners and the apprentices so carefully chosen just get it, year after year: how to chat casually with my son in a way that makes him interested in and trusting of the world and feel good about himself. It worked when he was 4 and it still works: now I make him leave his technology in the car and push him out the car door when we arrive at Genesis. He wanders off sullenly and returns refreshed. Every time. What a gift.

We are super excited to be starting our share in May! We were able to take home a share that a friend couldn't pick up and use and were amazed at the diversity and quantity of produce! Organic & Local! So happy to be a part of such a wonderful community!

I joined the Genesis Farm 4 years ago and can't see myself without it. It is such a mind relaxer to know that what I am eating and what I am giving my kids has nothing more than the pure vegetable or fruit that is on the plate. ?I have not only enjoyed eating these marvelous vegetables but have enjoyed cooking them and figuring out what some of them are! ?Going to the farm and taking my children there is always a day's trip with a picnic included and a nice chat with the farm's personal. ?

This year will be our third belonging to the farm and it continues to be an inspiration and joy, each and every pick up. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the quality and diversity of the produce we pick up is far beyond our expectations. The foods have exposed us to a world of organic produce which we never knew existed with the incredible selection of fruit, vegetables, pick-your-own goodies and more.

My family have been members at the Genesis CSG since we moved to NJ in 2000.

As well as the wonderful food, which speaks for itself, and in addition to the hard working, dedicated, farmers, we found a fascinating and caring community that share our values - making do, investing in green technology, living lightly, and looking out for each other.

I've been splitting shares with friends for more than a decade and love the farm, the volunteers and farmers who keep the place running, and of course the bounty of the land.

At first, I wasn't used to having so much fresh produce in the house and there was a host of unfamiliar vegetables. It's been a great way to try new vegetables and explore healthier eating. Every season there are old favorites mixed with a few new surprises. Now I have my own share and eat every leaf.

Unlike many CSAs, at Genesis there's the option for a Winter Share. The farm plants many long keeping root vegetables, makes sauerkraut, and has some heated greenhouses for some fresh hearty greens when the temps aren't too cold.

I love also the Genesis has connected it's members to other producers and merchants that support sustainable agriculture and organic living. It's truly a community.

My husband and I have been members of the CSG at Genesis Farm fo over a decade. We can't say enough good things about this place! The food is delicious and fresh from the fields. The farmers and entire staff treat you like family. And, we have gotten to know many of the members and formed lasting friendships. Our son loves to run and play with his "farm friends" and enjoys staying for the day. Genesis farm is the CSA to be in! If you have not checked it out yet, I highly encourage it. You will be glad you did! :)

My husband and I joined the CSG at Genesis Farm 12 years ago and we love every aspect of it! The vegetables are unparalleled in their beauty, nutritional content and taste. We enjoy the wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers grown at the farm as well as the many local artisanal foods available. There is a warm and vibrant community associated with the CSG with whom we feel comfortable and connected. A visit to the farm is not only an opportunity to get first rate food, but also a place to get grounded and refreshed, I highly recommend it!

The Community Supported Garden at Genesis Farm has been a part of my family's life for 16 years. Not only do we get amazing fruits, vegetables, grains and flowers that are grown in a sustainable way, without synthetic and petroleum-based pesticides and fertilizers, we are part of a community that shares our values of honoring Earth and all its creatures. I'm so grateful to have this farm in our lives and to be a part of it!

I have been a member of CSG at Genesis for 1 1/2 years. The quality and freshness is unparalleled.

My family has enjoyed vegetables we'd never had before and I would never have ventured to try from the market. Thank you Genesis for expanding our food horizons!

I need to share that I had chef friends over for dinner (a daunting experience I must say) and they commented on the quality of the greens I used for a salad. And at that point the greens were almost 2 weeks old!

Join Genesis. It'll be one of the best food choices you make!

This farming community is composed of the most responsible and dedicated group of people it has ever been my good fortune to know. Going to the farm for pick up (of vegetable shares), to volunteer for a few hours of work, or just to visit is a mini retreat into a world in balance. Not that this is a group of well-meaning idealists; it is a well-managed farm, as evidenced by the diversity, the quality, and the quantity of vegetables that it consistantly produces.