FOOD Box Program
Fresh Organic Options in Dining = FOOD
Participants will get quality USDA certified organic produce consistently and affordably! FOOD Box participants pick up their FOOD Box full of the bountiful harvest from Crabtree's Urban Farm. This Community Supported Agriculture service or 'CSA' provides convenient access to farm fresh food. If you are looking for a local supplier of fresh organic produce and would like to provide your household with quality food each week, this is the program for you!
View: Top 5 Reasons to Join the Crabtree Farms FOOD Box Program
View: Sample FOOD Box for Spring, Summer or Fall (by crop and amount)
The Nutritional Advantage:
Vegetables & fruits grown locally & naturally have more vitamins and nutrients than commercially grown vegetables. This is because our produce is grown sustainably in chemical-free, healthy soils, and because we harvest our crops when they are fully ripe & nutrient-rich. This is also a recipe for superior taste!
We invite everyone to visit our farm and observe our sustainable growing practices. With the FOOD box Program, you can be sure that your food is safe and chemical-free! Crabtree Farms received its organic certification in July 2006 (and has renewed annually).
Participation Details :
The 29-week CSA season ends at Thanksgiving. See December Blitz at bottom for special month long deal.
Participants pre-pay for 29 weeks of fresh food.
Each weekly box will contain enough farm fresh food to feed 2 to 3 people.
Since orders are pre-paid, they can be collected together (or shared) by neighborhood or family groups.
Orders are ready for pick-up:
- Saturdays from 10am to 1pm at Crabtree Farms
Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30pm in North Chattanooga.
If your box is not picked up at the scheduled time, it will be donated.
In Community Supported Agriculture, participants enjoy the bounty and the risks of the farming season. All produce, flowers and co-op items are subject to availability and may vary according to climate factors. No produce, flowers or co-op items are guaranteed.
Fees and Terms for FOOD Box:
Payment must be submitted prior to the first pick up in order to reserve a box.
Pre-payment can be made by check, cash or credit card.
Cost ~ $800 for 29 boxes - payment in full due by May 1
All FOOD Participants get one free Annual Crabtree Farms membership
at the Friend of the Farm level, a value of $30!
Payment options and financial assistance are available.
ADOPT-A-BOX Program:
Share the harvest with those who might not have access to fresh organic food. Many in the community go without proper nutrition. Through this program, produce will be donated weekly to partners in the community such as the Bethlehem Center in Alton Park and Northside Neighborhood House in North Chattanooga for direct food assistance. By donating funds to the Adopt-A-Box Program, you can be assured that 100% of donation will provide food to a local family.
Sign-Up Today:
For more information about the FOOD Box program, or to receive a registration packet by mail, please call Melanie Babb at (423) 493.9155 x.13. You can also download the Application Form below and mail/ email/ fax in the form along with payment.
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