Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Small organic farms thrive, and local folks get the freshest food possible.

"I'm thrilled with your organic produce! Of course, the wonderful fresh-picked taste goes without saying. There's nothing like it. But I also like the variety and amounts. The corn is heavenly and I have never eaten such watermelons." Betty N. (2nd year CSA member)

Enjoy:

Biodynamic food, at competitive organic prices, direct from the farm;

More than 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers grown here each year;

Sharing vegetables and recipes with friends and neighbors;

Belonging to a community of people who also care about quality produce and supporting local organic agriculture;

And a connection with the farm and farmers who grow your food.

Getting Started:

A $50 one time membership fee is due upon registration.

Monthly dues are paid on the first delivery of every month; a deposit of $60 for single or $100 for family is required when you register to hold your spot. This covers your first month of deliveries. If you choose to pay annually, no other dues are necessary. Our delivery season runs from late May through early December. Our drop off location is in the Berry Hill area of Nashville on Mondays. Baskets may be picked up from 4-6pm each week, unclaimed baskets will be donated to charity.

If you need to pay by the week, or money is tight, talk to us and maybe we can work something out.

To Register Contact:

Nashville (Alan): 615-352-8588
alan@barefootfarmer.com

For More info go to the csa-members section.

An Invitation:

When you support us, our farm is your farm. We encourage you to participate in farm activities: hikes, picnics, swimming, camping and planting potatoes. It's a beautiful place with un-logged forests and a clear creek winding past bluffs and a cave. About 113 of the 300 acres are rolling meadows and hay fields which, with our herd of cattle, sustain the fertility of the farm. Biodynamic Agriculture is simply the best organic fanning method we've found, creating humus-rich soils for quality vegetables unsurpassed in flavor, nutrition and storage life.

Living With The Seasons:

May-June -- The season begins with bright colors and crisp tastes: lettuce, green onions, parsley, carrots, peas, swiss chard, beets, garlic, summer squashes, and new potatoes.

July -- It's too hot for lettuce or peas now, but the diversity increases with green beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, melons, flowers, and fresh herbs like sweet basil, dill and oregano, in addition to the other June crops.

August -- This is the peak diversity of the season! A few crops like cukes, chard, summer squash, and carrots finish their season, but acorn and spaghetti squash, watermelons, peppers, leeks, mustard, and celery embellish the already abundant weekly boxes.

Sept-Oct -- Cool weather brings tender mustard greens, lettuces, kale, collards, chinese cabbage, bok choy, tat soi, arugula, mizuna, parsley, kohlrlbi, turnips, and daikon radishes. We will be harvesting these hardy veggies through December. Enjoy the last of the tomatoes, melons and other summer crops, and get ready for sweet potatoes!

Nov-Dec -- Abundant potatoes, butternut squash, sweet potatoes and garlic will continue to compliment your greens the remainder of the season. Expect Autumn treats such as gourds and pumpkins or a sprig of mistletoe to keep the season full of love and light.