Donaldson Farms (https://donaldsonfarms.net) is one of my very favorite places to visit in New Jersey. The farm is simply gorgeous, the staff is friendly and helpful and I visit throughout the summer, especially during ‘you-pick-it berry and apple season.
It’s the New Year and many of us are looking to implement healthier eating habits in 2019. A great way to help with this is to sign up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
What is a CSA
The concept of a CSA is that a farmer grows for a group of members who have purchased “shares” in the harvest. Members pay at the beginning of the growing season, when funds are needed for seeds and planting materials and tools. When the crops start coming in July, the farmer delivers a weekly assortment of vegetables, herbs, fruits and/or other farm staples.
The Donaldson Farms CSA Program
The Donaldson Farms Healthy Bites Buying Club is a 16-week local produce membership CSA program featuring the freshest fruits and vegetables each week. Weekly, members receive a premium selection of produce that is just the right size for their households. All of the fruits and vegetables grown on the farm are non-GMO. Donaldson Farms has been awarded an ‘Environmental Stewardship’ certificate by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for its “Voluntary and proactive measures taken to go beyond compliance in an effort to improve the environment and ensure a sustainable future”.
Other benefits of joining the Donaldson Farms CSA: a member picnic, photo contests, inspiring recipes to share, access to the exclusive social media site and more!
How to Receive your ‘Bite’
Option 1: Pre-packed – Donaldson Farms does it. Pre-packed is ideal for members on-the-go who and those who like having market staff choose from them.
Option 2: Pack-Your-Own – members do it. Pack-Your-Own is ideal for members who prefer the flexibility of choosing their own items. Members visit the farm each week to select from the seasonal list of available produce and goodies on their scheduled pickup day.
Option 3: ‘Healthy Bites Buying Club’ Delivery Service: Donaldson Farms does it AND delivers ($5 delivery fee/week). Farm fresh goodies will be delivered to members’ doorstep every Thursday between 1pm-4pm. Customers need not be present, Donaldson Farms will drop off in a designated spot.
Pick-Up Day Options:
Tuesdays, noon to 6pm (Pack-Your-Own)
Thursdays, noon to 6:30pm (Pre-Packed)
Sundays, 10am to 2pm (Pre-packed and Pack-Your-Own)
Delivery Service:
Thursdays 1pm – 4pm (available within a 5-mile radius of our market)
2019 ‘Bite’ Size Options:
Full Bite (one bushel) – Recommended for 4 or more people (Early Enrollment $700 by March 15 or $775 after March 15)
Half Bite (half of a bushel) – Recommended for 3-4 people (early enrollment $500 by March 15 or $560 after March 15)
Single Bite (quarter of a bushel) – Recommended for 1-2 people (Early Enrollment $325 by March 15 or $350 after March 15)
Early Bird Offer
An ‘Early Bird’ sign up incentive applies to CSA programs paid in full by January 31, 2019. Clients who sign up and order by January 31, 2019 receive 10% off local sweet corn or peaches throughout the NJ sweet corn and peach season!
Additional Options:
Egg share half dozen eggs – $3/week ($48 total)
Egg share full dozen eggs – $4.50/week ($72 total)
Local cheese sampler share $4.94/week ($79 total). Cheese are sourced from our local and regional dairy partners to bring you a sampling of the area’s most delicious cheeses. Members receive one cheese item per week for 16 weeks. Cheese varieties will range from hard cheeses (Cheddar, Gouda, Monterrey Jack and more), Cheese Curds, Ricotta, Mozzarella and more.
2019 ‘Bite’ Season
The 16-week program starts on July 9, 2019 and runs through November 3, 2019. This includes a one-week vacation date pre-selected by each ‘Bites’ member.
Sign Up
To sign up for the Donaldson Farms Healthy Bites Buying Club CSA, CLICK HERE.
Donaldson Farms – 358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840. 908-852-9122.
Here’s to a healthy 2019!
Veronique
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