Shared Harvest is a multi-farm CSA that brings you fresh, local fruit, vegetables, and other natural products throughout the winter months. And though it's just starting to seem like spring in New England, planning for this fabulous winter share is already underway, so it's time to think about signing up today! Here is the skinny on Shared Harvest, straight from its organizer, Gretta Anderson:

Shared Harvest Farms and Farmers

All produce for Shared Harvest CSA is grown within 100 miles of where you will pick it up. 

Jenny and Bruce Wooster, Picadilly Farm, grow and store the bulk of storage vegetables for the Winter Share on their Winchester, NH farm.Picadilly Farm is certified organic. Learn more about Jenny and Bruce and Picadilly Farm.

Meghan Arquin and Rob Lynch, Riverland Farm in Sunderland, MA, are growing many of the leafy greens, as well as popcorn and garlic. Riverland Farm is certified organic. Learn more about Meghan and Rob and Riverland Farm.

Dennis Busa will grow leafy greens for the Winter share distributed at Busa Farm in Lexington. Judy Lieberman, Brookwood Community Farm, will grow leafy greens for the share distributed at the Bradley Estate in Canton. Busa and Brookwood Farms are pesticide-free and grow produce organically.

Apples from Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury and dried beans grown in Beverly by Charley Baer, Baer's Best Beans, are included in the share.

Additional local food is available on a pre-order basis during share pick-ups.  To learn more about what's in a Shared Harvest CSA, and how pick-ups are organized, and other key details, visit the Shared Harvest FAQ page.

Cost and Registration

In 2010 there are three Winter Share options from which to choose:
Lexington Two Month CSA, $160
Lexington Three Month CSA, $240
Canton Three Month CSA, $240

To request a registration form, email Gretta Anderson.  Shares have sold out in previous years, so don't wait!