Swarthy’s Fall CSA
Swarthy East GNV will be offering Fall Swarthy box sessions that include locally grown fresh fruit, veggies and herbs.
What is a CSA?
CSA stands for community supported agriculture, a collaboration of farmers supporting each other to provide fresh produce. CSAs are great at addressing food disparities in marginalized communities by increasing access to healthy foods, offering hands-on gardening training, providing employment opportunities to community members, and experimenting with cooking.
How much is the Fall CSA Bag?
On average, our CSA bag are retail priced at $34 a week for the amount of quality fresh produce that is offered. Our Swarthy Fall CSA is present to our community at the affordable price through the cultivation of relationships within the local agriculture community.
The subscription is $20 per week if purchased online before October 1.
After October 1 through October 28th, all Fall CSA subscriptions will be priced at $216. At this prices each crop is still offered to community members for less than $2.50 with the inclusion of the State of Florida and Alachua County Sale Tax amount.
Do you provide the Bags/Box for the food?
Our recyclable bags are first come first served. It is encouraged to bag your own recycle tote bag each week. Traditionally, we like to purchase your first CSA Bag for week one and ask customers to bring that bag back alone with a extra tote for week two.
What are your payment schedule options?
Customer who opt to purchase their 10 week subscription on October 28th at the Farmstand, may choose to select a payment schedule of $22 per week for the upcoming weeks with a deposit of $44 on October 28th. This deposit secures the current and upcoming week subscriptions.
What will be offered at the Farmstand that’s different from the CSA?
Our Farmstand will offer a variety of produce, similar to what will be offered in our weekly CSA subscription. Our CSA includes the Farmstand produce list, informational content from local resources, weekly updates of farmstand available crops, deliveries (caused by weather concerns) and a unique crop and/or samples.
What are your form of payments?
Our Farmstand is set up to receive SNAP/EBT, Cash, Debit and Credit cards. Our online store only allot the option of purchasing the CSA full subscription with a Debit and Credit cards. We will be updating our online store soon with alternative payment options.
What will be offered to purchase with SNAP/EBT Benefits?
SNAP/EBT receipts will have access to fresh Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit, CSA Subscriptions, Plant starters, and Seeds that will be available for purchase at the Farmstand. You may purchase a Full CSA subscription or the option of 10 payments of $22 weekly.
When does the subscription begin?
Our Fall CSA dates are between October 28th through December 30th (10 weeks). Each bag will supply enough food to feed a family of four. With the subscription you will receive a weekly update of available crops before pick up day.
What exactly will be in my CSA Bag?
Each week will be assortment of local crops, depending on the harvest of the Fall crops (Tomatoes, Fall squash, Cucumbers, Herbs, Okra, Peppers, Eggplants, Onions, Berries, Pears, Fall melons, Corn, Beans/Peas…etc.,)
Each bag will include:
1 Green Leafy Crop
3 Staple Vegetable Crops
2 Root Vegetable Crops
1 Unique Crop or Sample Product
1-2 Fruit Crops
1 Herb
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Where do I pick up my CSA Bag?
Each week on Saturday you can access your CSA at our farmstand in East Gainesville, FL located at Grow Hub 2900 NE 8th Ave. If you prefer to be exclusive, we will more than willing to deliver the items to your car. Bags can be picked up between 12pm- 2:30pm. Each week we will send out emails. Please stay update, in case of a weather emergency.
How often do I pick up my CSA
CSA are picked up every week on Saturdays between the dates of October 28th and December 30th 2023.
Where does the produce come from?
Produce will be sourced from our own farm and local farms across Central Florida, like our agriculture friends at Nicoya Farm. Nicoya is located in Southeast Gainesville, FL and utilizes organic, substantial, and regenerative farming practices. Regenerative farming is a practice used by Indigenous communities, it eliminates pest infestation and promotes the nourishment of beneficial microbes. We have curated a healthy relationship with these local farmers over the course of 2 years. Aligned in visions, Nicoya Farms plans to aid in building reciprocal and reparative connections to the land while providing nutritional food to the community.
What should I do if I can not pick up the CSA?
You may send a family member or friend to pick your CSA, or allot your week CSA to be donated to a local family. Please be sure to notify us of any changes via email.
