I. The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace kicks off its 2012 season on Saturday, May 12th at 9 a.m. on the civic plaza at 14th Street and Park Road, NW.
Here is information about two our new producers:
- Five Seeds Farm… http://fiveseedsfarm.com
- Pleitez Produce…pleitezproduce.com
II. Twin Post Farm will sell chicken and duck eggs in front of Meridian Pint (3400 11th Street, NW…Park and 11th) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:
- Next Saturday, April 14th
- Saturday, April 28th
If you have questions about the eggs, please contact
Eileen and Ned Dykes
twinpostfarm@gmail.com
410.651.2089
443.783.0201
www.twinpostfarm.com
III. Two of our produce vendors are offering CSA subscriptions
A. Licking Creek Bend Farm 2012 CSA: esiegel2@igc.org or find us on the Web at www.lickingcreekbendfarm.com
Our vegetables and fruits are grown to organic standards and are certified. We also provide some fruit from a local orchard that are IPM raised (very low pesticide use).The portions are quite generous so often time two families have shared a box. We offer 4 sessions: June – July; August – September; October; and November. The cost is $37.50/week. Early Bird price – $35/week (subscribe by April 9). We accept WIC coupons and food stamps.
“As we try to convey every weekend, we very much appreciate the CSA structure, your excellent produce, and all of the hard work that goes into making the market happen. The food is excellent, and we’re all delighted by the abundance and quality of everything we receive fresh from you each week”. – Allison
Pick up location:
Columbia Heights Community Marketplace
14th Street and Park Road, NW
Saturdays, 9:30am – 1:00pm (Starting June 2)
For more information: esiegel2@igc.org, www.lickingcreekbendfarm.com
EARLY BIRD PRICES END APRIL 9
FULL PRICE AFTER APRIL 9. SESSION 1 STARTS IN JUNE.
Visit our farm on Sunday, June 3rd to meet our farm workers and plant trees.
B. Dragonfly Farms 2012 CSA: dffarms.com or call 240-353-8408
Generous shares and a varied selection of produce delivered to more than 15 metro DC locations, including the Columbia Heights Community Marketplace on Saturdays beginning May 12th and also to Capitol Hill, downtown DC, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Silver Spring, Columbia, Frederick, Mount Airy, Reston, Vienna, Falls Church and Arlington.
Price: $695 per share for 16 weeks, which pencils out to less than $44 a week for all kinds of great fruit and vegetables. Add $295 for a weekly supply of farm fresh eggs, artisanal bread, and fresh cut flowers.
