Check out this film shot by local cinematographer (and PLG CSA member) Liz Dory. If you can’t make it to the screening tomorrow afternoon, the documentary will have its broadcast premiere on HBO later this summer, so you can catch it on July 28th at 8pm. “The Recruiter” Cinema Village 22 East 12th Street (212) […]
After a long winter break, it’s time for our first spring delivery. As usual, the season will be starting out with lots of greens. We can expect swiss chard, kale, asian greens, arugula, baby tatsoi, herbs, pea shoots, and spinach. Soon to come: beets, turnips, radishes, broccoli, pac choy, kohlrabi, chinese cabbage, and lettuce.
For those of you who would like to pay for your fruit share by credit card, please click on the handy Google Checkout button below. (this price will be slightly higher because Google charges a credit card processing fee) NOTE: You must already be a member of the CSA to be eligible for a fruit […]
The fruit share is happening! After much back and forth (and a lot of waiting) we finally have confirmation from Hepworth Farms that they will be providing a fruit share for us this season. Yay! The details have only changed slightly from the original post below. The price will be $205, and deliveries will run […]
Great news! We have found a fruit supplier for our CSA! The only catch is that we’ll need a minimum of 20 shares to make it worthwhile for the farmer to deliver to us, so if you’re interested please click on this link to let us know. (you must already be a member of the […]
One of our CSA members has started up a cool new dining experiment in the neighborhood. Here’s what she has to say about it… “I am starting an exciting venture here in NY, one that’s been talked about and tossed around and fried in the cast iron many times. For several years, friends have been […]
It’s cold and rainy and summer veggies seem far away, but now is actually the perfect time to start thinking about joining a CSA. The PLG CSA leadership board has been hard at work planning for the next season. Members from last year will be getting a renewal form later this week, and then we’ll […]
Good Food Now, Just Food’s Summit on Food, Farms and Community Health, will be held on December 1st at The New School. The keynote address will be delivered by Ian Chaney and Aaron Woolf, makers of the soon-to-be-released film King Corn. Workshop topics throughout the day will include Climate Change and Agriculture, Connections between Racial […]
For all you knitters and crafters, Martha’s Vineyard Fiber Farm has started up a new (possibly the first ever) yarn CSA. For $100, you can buy a share of their spring 2008 harvest, and they will ship the yarn to you when it’s ready. Here’s some more info from their website: Our farm is dedicated […]
Barbara shared her reflections on the CSA season… It is a journey to relish. As I walk through the autumn-tinted park, a painting for Farmer David under one arm, my empty Duane Reade bags swinging from the opposite hand, I look at everything as if this were the first time. Every Tuesday, all summer long, […]
