CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
West Star Farm has decided to no longer offer a CSA for the 2011 season. This was a tough decision, but best for the sustainability of our organic farm. Our focus will continue to be on growing the highest quality organic plants and a few, select crops.
Our past CSA manager, April, will be offering her own CSA, "April's Garden". The pick-up site will be at West Star Farm. Most of the details of her CSA will be the same as West Star Farm's. Please feel free to contact April with any questions or to get a sign-up form: aprils.csa.garden@gmail.com or call 608.523.4135.
What is CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) creates a direct relationship between you and your farm. You pick up weekly shares of fresh, in-season produce grown right at the farm, while supporting an alternative to conventional agribusiness. You’ll know your produce dollar goes directly to the people who plant, tend and harvest your food.
Members know exactly where and how their produce is grown. CSA is an opportunity to connect in a meaningful way with others who care about the food we eat and the planet we share.
In bountiful years, members reap the abundance. In difficult years, members share the risks of scarcity. The risks are minimal because of the size and rich diversity of West Star Farm
Rebates for Healthy Eating
Many Madison area HMO’s are offering rebates to their members for joining a CSA from a MACSAC (Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition) farm. The insurance companies offering these rebates are: Physicians Plus Insurance Corp, Group Health Co-op, Dean Health Plan, and Unity Health Ins. Depending on each insurance company's plan, a rebate up to $300 for family shares may be available. For more information on these rebate programs, call your insurance company or go to: http://www.macsac.org/rebates.html
MACSAC Partner Shares Program
This is a great area program that gives financial assistance to families so they can enjoy fresh, local produce. For more information on how to make a tax-deductible donation to the program or how to apply for the program, go to: http://www.macsac.org/psp.html
