Go Organic—Sign up for the Wayward Seed Farm's CSA!

I posted a blog in October about the Wayward Seed Farm's CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.

Today I'd like to update that blog to mention that the Farm has posted the Sign Up Form for its 2010 CSA program. Consider enrolling in the Wayward Seed Farm's CSA for next year's harvest. Doing so supports local, organic farming and brings you a little closer to the bounty that Ohio offers.

From the Wayward Seed Farm's signup form:

What is CSA? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a community of individuals who share both the responsibility and reward of a local farm. The farmers receive the benefit of a stable market, and its members receive the benefit of clean, safe, locally grown food. A true CSA has the value of community-building at its core. At Wayward Seed, our members receive more than a share in the farm’s bounty—they receive a renewed connection with their food and the peace of mind that comes with knowing its origin.

The Wayward Seed Farm

As fall is now here and many fresh fruits and veggies are at their peak, I wanted to share a local farm with you that specializes in a bio-intensive, organic method of farming, specializing in heirloom vegetables: The Wayward Seed Farm in Marysville, Ohio.

While you may not have heard of them before, if you are a foodie or a customer at many of our locally-owned restaurants that feature locally-grown food, you've probably enjoyed the fruits of their labor—or rather the vegetables!

As stated on their website, their goal is "to provide the freshest products directly to the consumers and restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio area."

They use no petrochemicals or pesticides, feeding their plants with seaweed, fish emulsion and humus, as well as using aged compost at certain times of the year to build humus and feed important microorganisms back into the soil. Their philosophy: Return the fertility they remove by farming. They uphold this philosophy by using raised beds, composting and utilizing proper crop rotation.

Some of the local restaurants which use their products include Alana's, Burgundy Room, Flatiron Bar & Diner, G. Michael's Bistro and Bar, Latitude 41, Refectory, Rosendales, and Tucci's. You can also find their fresh veggies sold at Whole Foods from June through September.

I encourage locals to consider enrolling in their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, which is a community of individuals who share both the responsibility and reward of a local farm. Here’s how the Wayward Seed Farm's CSA program works: Members pay an up-front fee before the growing season, which benefits the farm with income to operate and build infrastructure. In exchange for their investment, members enjoy a “share” of the farm’s bounty via a constant flow of new vegetables throughout the season. Starting in early June, full season members receive a box of fresh produce for 25 weeks out of the year. Members also receive recipes offering ideas and inspiration for preparing the produce they've received. It's a great way to begin incorporating more fresh, locally-grown vegetables into your diet and enjoying the bounty that Ohio has to offer.