Reviews for: Alambria Springs Farm CSA

We have split a very full bushel of vegetables from June through November with our neighbor for two summers. We are very satisfied with the variety of produce and the quantity. U-pick options for some vegetables are a great opportunity to freeze extra amounts. Often there are extra vegetables at the farm-stand, in addition to the CSA bushel, that can be purchased at "lower than supermarket" prices. Winter supplies of potatoes and garlic can be arranged as well. Although there are larger CSAs in the area, we prefer to buy from a small farm where everything we buy is hand planted and harvested.

Brian and Amy are willing to make creative arrangements for shares so that as many people as possible can eat their fresh produce. They accept SNAP - the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program.

This was the first year our family was involved with a CSA. I was a bit nervous at first, as I'd heard some stories about other CSA's providing a less than exciting array of produce and I was afraid I wouldn't know what to do with some of the veggies. This proved never to be the case with Alambria Springs!

From out first adventure up the driveway to visit the farm we have all felt comfortable and at ease, like true partners in our share. We received a bountiful quantity and variety of produce from early June to late November. The foodstuffs were always freshly picked (at their peak) and both beautiful to look at and remarkable in flavor. We were provided ample amounts of anticipated staples throughout the season (such as salad greens, beets, cabbages, carrots, onions, garlic and potatoes) and an enviable assortment of 'in-season' varieties as available (like shallots, leeks, tomatoes, broccoli, beans, squash, etc). I cannot say enough how thrilled we were with our share.

Our weekly visits to the farm were also a highly anticipated adventure, Amy and Brian always making time to answer questions or show us something new. We have all missed our weekly pick-up and the produce since the season ended. The first few weeks I felt as though suddenly my cupboards were bare! It has been an incredible blessing for our our family to a part of Alambria Springs Farm for the 2009 season and will continue to be members in the CSA for the foreseeable future.

If you truly care what you and your family eats, this is the place for you.

For anyone that has been CSA members before or for those just looking, Alambria Springs Farm is THE BEST CSA. They offer organic, vitamin rich, colorful, great tasting vegetables in such a wide variety. You always get beautiful produce that at times overfills your box. I don't know of any other CSA that offers this much. We are still enjoying produce that we have frozen or stored since fall. From dried beans to juicy tomatoes, we love them all. The fresh colorful salad greens are absolutely my favorite. No one could ask for anything more. All of this and a wonderful, relaxing environment.

I would give them the highest recommendation!

2009 was the first year my husband and I joined a CSA and we're hooked! Not only is it great fun to pick up and eat fresh vegetables all through the summer and fall, our membership turned out to be a great bargain.

I talked to a few other CSA members, locally and around the country and my impression was that Alambria Springs offered a good bit more variety than average. We were offered around 10-20 different items each time we visited. Sadly, 2009 was a terrible year for tomatoes and the heirlooms we set had our taste-buds on, never materialized. However, this was true for everyone, not just Alambria. Amy and Brian did give us some nice round tomatoes.

For those who have never joined a CSA, I will say that there is a lovely atmosphere of camaraderie surrounding the whole experience, in addition to the fabulous fresh, organic vegetables.

It's January now, and I still have several things from Alambria in the fridge and freezer. They include fresh garlic, shallots, beets, carrots, potatoes, rutabaga and cabbage and frozen green beans, leeks, pumpkin and scallions! We're still getting value and nutrition from our membership.

I wholeheartedly recommend membership in Alambria Springs Farm CSA.

My family had a share in this CSA last season, and we are doing it again this year. We had enough to feed our family of four, and do a little freezing and canning. My children loved picking up the produce at the farm, filling up our bags, and eating the fabulous carrots on the way home.

I also did some weeding at the farm, and meet some really nice people. We enjoyed fishing in the pond and visiting the dogs, ducks, geese, horses, cows, goats and farmers!

We were so excited to find this farm close to our new house...we have been CSA members at other farms for years, and this was our best experience! Alambria Springs Farm not only grows delicious local foods, but they are truly commited to beyond organic, biodynamic farming, sustainability, and a traditional "green" lifestyle.

Summer Eaton, NY