Who we are
Our Philosophy
Langford Farms CSA believes in the benefit of locally grown produce. We are committed to applying organic farming principles, when possible, to produce a variety of fresh, quality vegetables, fruits, and herbs and to providing the harvest to community members in a timely, convenient, and economical manner. Our goal is to provide quality food at a consistent cost, regardless of market influences, while providing our community with an opportunity to be more closely connected.
What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between a farmer and a community of individuals and families. In this partnership, the farmer and the community (or “members”) provide mutual support and share the benefits and risks of food production. The members cover in advance the anticipated costs of the farm operation, and in return, they receive shares of the farm’s bounty throughout the growing season. In addition, the members benefit from the fresh, quality produce, a reconnection with the land, and a satisfaction that is gained from participating directly in food production. At the same time, the members share in the risks of farming including unfavorable weather or pests. In this way, the farmer and the community support one another. (Source: www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/csa/csadef.shtml)
Langford Farms CSA believes in the benefit of locally grown produce. We are committed to applying organic farming principles, when possible, to produce a variety of fresh, quality vegetables, fruits, and herbs and to providing the harvest to community members in a timely, convenient, and economical manner. Our goal is to provide quality food at a consistent cost, regardless of market influences, while providing our community with an opportunity to be more closely connected.
What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between a farmer and a community of individuals and families. In this partnership, the farmer and the community (or “members”) provide mutual support and share the benefits and risks of food production. The members cover in advance the anticipated costs of the farm operation, and in return, they receive shares of the farm’s bounty throughout the growing season. In addition, the members benefit from the fresh, quality produce, a reconnection with the land, and a satisfaction that is gained from participating directly in food production. At the same time, the members share in the risks of farming including unfavorable weather or pests. In this way, the farmer and the community support one another. (Source: www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/csa/csadef.shtml)
Michael Pollan, in his book, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, described the benefits eating in season and of joining a CSA:
- "Eating in season also tends to diversify your diet - because you can't buy strawberries or broccoli or potatoes twelve months of the year, you'll find yourself experimenting with other foods...The CSA box does an even better job of forcing you out of your dietary rut because you'll find things in your weekly allotment that you would never buy on your own...Cooking is one of the most important health consequences of bying food from local farmers...Local produce is typically picked ripe and is fresher than supermarket produce, and for those reasons it should be tastier and more more nutritious." (p. 158-159)
Read more about Langford Farms at The Food Channel website:
"Shake the hand that feeds you."
from In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, p. 160
by Michael Pollan
