Road Trip
In addition to the changing seasons and the wide variety of jobs on the farm we also appreciate the off farm opportunities our operation provides.
 We lucked out with the fine spring weather on Monday. We experienced a light frost at dawn, but fortunately the blueberry blossoms were not affected. The clear calm morning was welcome on our way to pick up our store's cheese and butter order at Middlefield Cheese Co-op in Ohio. It was a perfect day to stop along the way and enjoy some of the 18 covered bridges in neighboring Ashtabula County.  Our region has amazingly beautiful countryside right out our back doors.
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Please Note: Full payment for the core season membership is due by June 1st.
Sunbathing
Although we direct seed most of the vegetables we grow for the CSA we also start quite a few ahead indoors under grow lights. When the weather mellows we begin moving them in and out of the barn in trailers as the conditions permit. A breeze blowing cross the new plants, as well as some fluctuating temperatures helps to "harden off" the seedlings and prepares them for transplanting into the tilled beds.
2016 CSA
The 2016 USDA Certified Organic weekly shares will be approximately one half bushel in size. This volume is roughly equal to a full paper grocery bag. Non corporate distributions will be on Saturdays.
We offer two options:
FULL season memberships will consist of eighteen weekly distributions beginning on Saturday, June 18th. with the final distribution on Saturday, October 15th.
CORE season memberships will consist of ten weekly distributions beginning on Saturday, July 16th, with the final distribution on Saturday, September 17th.
The cost of the full season membership is $600.00
Full season membership with home delivery is $750.00
The cost of the core season membership is $350.00
Core season membership with home delivery is $435.00
Full season memberships are still available. Payment is due with sign up.
Full payment for the remaining core season shares will be due on or before June 1st.
New this year!
Announcing a corporate CSA program.
We will begin partnering with area companies and institutions that have employees wishing to receive CSA distributions. Deliveries will be made directly to the partner's location on either Thursday, or Friday afternoons near the end of the business day. We believe this will allow us to more efficiently spread out our harvest and distributions while providing convenience and additional opportunities for area residents to receive fresh, local, organic produce. Please contact the farm for additional details.
In addition to picking up the shares here at the farm we anticipate using the same drop sites as last season. Competitive Gear Bicycle Shop in Millcreek, and the Whole Foods Co-Op in Erie.
Home delivery is available in the city of Erie and the following townships; Fairview, Franklin, Girard, Greene, Harborcreek, McKean, Millcreek, Summit, Washington, and Waterford
Sign up forms are available at the farm, or you can sign up electronically on the CSA page at www.hunterfarmsorganic.com Previous members with no change in contact information can simply let us know you wish to sign up. We can complete the form for you using the information in our records. We are very much looking forward to serving our 2016 CSA members! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
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Please Note: The farm store will be closed on Saturday, May 28th. (Memorial Day Weekend)
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New Selections!
In addition to our regular line up of Middlefield Co-op Cheeses including, Smoked and Regular Pepper Jack, Farmer's, Sharp, Mild, and Smoked Cheddar, Marble, Horseradish, and Swiss we included Monterey Jack, Colby Long Horn, and Brick Cheese in this week's order.
Also available at the farm store
Knots, Gnarls, and Beads by Debbie Yeaney
Fresh Little Farm Girl Soaps and Body Care Products Porter "Buzz Run" Honey From Our Farm's Hives
Happy Mug Coffees
Old State Farms Maple Syrup
Middlefield Original Cheese CO-OP Roll Butter Hand-Thrown Pottery by Mel's Pot Shop
Simply Body Soap Nets
Grabski Farms Antibiotic & Hormone-Free Meats
Grabski Farms Free Range Chicken Eggs
Miller's Country Jam
Vorisek's Handmade Pure Beeswax Candles
Beelzebub's Salsa, Pickles, and Golden Eggs
Store Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 Saturdays, or by appointment
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7269 Sterrettania Rd, P.O. Box 478
Fairview, PA 16415
814-840-4370
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