2009 Produce List

As with all CSA arrangements exactly what produce is provided in your share is directly tied to the success of the farm growing the food. This means that an abundance of one crop will provide you with lots of that item while a poor crop of something else provides less of that item.

While no one can guarantee 100% success in all crops it is our priority to obtain the best yield of the highest quality vegetables and fruits possible . It is always in the farmers best interest to be sure that CSA share purchasers are happy with what they receive.

Below is a list of the certified organic or naturally grown items we plan to produce this year. The list is subject to both the addition of or removal of items without notice and we will post any such changes soon as we realize that they are required. If there is something you would like to see added to the list don't be afraid to speak up. We are always willing to try new things if there is a demand for them!

2009 PLANTING SCHEDULE

VEGETABLES

Green Beans

Wax Beans

Broccoli

Cabbage

Cucumbers

Carrots

Sweet Corn

Heirloom Popcorn (on the cob)

(Corn may not available or available only on limited basis because of pest or deer damage)

Green/Salad Onion

Sweet Red Onion

White/Yellow Onion

Sugar Snap Peas

Snow Peas

Sweet Peppers

Hot Peppers

Pie Pumpkins

Redskin Potatoes

Russet Potatoes

Yukon Gold Potatoes

White Boiler Potatoes

Fingerling Potatoes

Acorn Squash

Butternut Squash

Butter Bar Squash

Patti Pan Squash

Zucchini

Fresh Tomatoes

Empire Apples (eating)

Ida Red Apples (general purpose apple)

Red Delicious Apples (eating)

Spies Apples (cooking)

HERBS (This is our first year of growing herbs so we can not guarantee good production of all varieties.)

Basil
Chervil
Dill
Parsley
Thyme

We are also looking for other farmers to help us provide additional item such as Asparagus, Lettuce, Peaches, Strawberries and Blueberries. As much as we wish we could say with certainty these items will be included we can't until we have production agreements in place. We will keep you posted on these items!

Interested in purchasing one of our CSA shares for the 2009 season? Drop us a note at eaglefi@charter.net and we will be happy to help you in any way that we can!

Have a great day!

WELCOME!

While the ground here in northern Michigan may still be covered with snow the urge to get outside and work with the earth grows stronger each day. As the lengthening sun drives temperatures up the itch to get to get going becomes almost unbearable.

Fortunately the is plenty of prep work to do to help occupy the time. Seeds are being ordered, this years planting plan is almost complete and we are out shaking hands and meeting lots of new friends.

Since this year will be the first that we will be growing for a CSA there is a lot of new things to plan for and take care of. The most important of these items is to get the word out that we have CSA shares available. We have talked to several locations about acting as pickup locations for members and will be posting information about where those locations are and what the pickup schedule will be as soon as we have firmed up the details.

If you are interested in purchasing a Chestnut Lanes Farms (CLF) CSA share please feel free to drop us a note (eaglefi@charter.net) and we will be happy to provide any information and help you sign up!