We are accepting new members for our 2010 CSA, which will run from June through September. 

For $600 you can receive a box of vegetables that is fresh, local, organic, and some rare varieties that you won't find in the grocery store. 

We will be hosting field days and you are always welcome to contact us for a farm tour.  Volunteer labor is always appreciated!  We also plan to facilitate a farm internship and encourage inquiries.

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way to bring fresh, organic produce directly from our farm to your table each week.   CSA's strive to develop an available local food supply, encourage land stewardship, and build a sense of community.

A CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production.

The local connection allows you to receive weekly what is seasonably ripe, which reduces waste and risk for the farmer, allowing them to focus on quality care of soils, crops, animals, co-workers and on the customer. 

Advantages for the consumer:

-      Eat ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits

-      Get exposed to new vegetables, new recipes, and new ways of cooking.

-      Visit your local farm at least once a season.

-      Find that kids typically favor food from "their" farm – even veggies they've never been known to eat.

-      Develop a relationship with your farmer and learn more about how food is grown

When you buy a CSA share at Rainshadow Organics, your vegetables will be delivered to your town and dropped at a central location, TBA.  In your veggie bag you will find dozens of vegetable varieties throughout the summer.  In the beginning you will find cool season crops like greens, asparagus, kale, broccoli, and snap peas.  As the garden matures you will find things like beans, peas, basil, dill, tomatoes, new potatoes, cucumbers, and cabbage.  In the plentiful days of late summer you might find squash, corn, melons, carrots, sage, and beets.  

Every summer in Central Oregon is different in the garden.  Some years things ripen early, some years there are complete failures of some varieties.  We strive to plant a wide variety at different intervals to insure success.  In a land of zero frost free days and searing heat we can't wait for you to behold the fruits of our bounty.

Also in your veggie bag, you will find a weekly newsletter from the farm.  This will include introductions to new vegetables, information about storage and use, and new recipes!  Recipes will be our favorites, tasty, easy to prepare, and tested right here on the farm.

You are expected to bring your own re-usable bag to transfer your veggies into and leave the farmer’s bag for re-use. Veggies will be rinsed, but you will need to clean them thoroughly before eating.  Veggies may have some dirt on them or be imperfect, because some vegetables come with natural preservatives and repellents on their skins and we hate to remove those until you are ready to use them.  This is all part of the organic farm and the veggies will surely be a delight in your kitchen.