LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOPERATIVE 2012 WINTER CSA

Even in the winter: Supporting Local, Sustainable and Organic is possible.

Introducing Our first ever Winter Share! Beginning the week of January 16th we will deliver 10 weeks of our Winter Pantry Share to your nearby pick-up location. Not only will you continue to receive our fresh and nutritious vegetables (5-9 in-season items) but you will also have a weekly or bi-weekly installment of Dairy, Eggs, Pantry and Vegan options. Additionally, shares of Grass Fed Beef and Pork, Chicken and Bread may be reserved for an added value. Not to be forgotten, our full array of Buying Club products will also be available. Eating locally is now more accessible in the winter than ever!

WINTER PANTRY SHARE

$350.00 for 10 weeks of: Vegetables Dairy Eggs Vegan Products FURTHER INFORMATION: All categories are either subject to the seasonal availability OR a la carte. Seasonal availability means you will receive items that are the most fresh and also most plentiful to us. A la carte means you will have the choice to select your item. Produce Weekly (subject to availability) As temperatures drop so does the variety of vegetables available in our climate zone. But, rest assured, the earth still has plenty of bounty. Some crops are hardy enough to survive without any assistance. Others are sheltered in passive solar greenhouses which have been winterized to insulate them better. Here are some items from the local, seasonal harvest that you can expect.

Micro Greens Baby Greens Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Collards and Mustard Root Carrots, Turnips, Beets, Radishes Potatoes Yukon Gold and Sweet Jerusalem Artichokes

Dairy Weekly (select one item each week) Featuring a wide variety of dairy (and Non-dairy) items, this category has a selection for everyone. The milk is coming from grass-fed cows and goats. For those in Pennsylvania we offer the unpasteurized goodness of raw milk. If you love the rich complexity of yogurt you will surely enjoy the offering from Seven Stars Farm in Plain or Vanilla flavors. Butter made the old-fashioned way can sometimes put a welcomed emphasis on a dish and thats exactly what you can expect from Natural by Nature. Our animal products are sourced locally from our trusted producers while we have selected the best nationally recognized vegan options available.

Dairy
Product: Whole Milk, Cow, Raw, Certified Organic Size: 64oz Dutch Meadow (Pennsylvania only) Whole Milk, Cow, Pasteurized, Certified Organic 64oz Natural by Nature 2% Milk, Cow, Pasteurized, Certified Organic 64oz Natural by Nature Whole Milk, Goat, Raw (Pennsylvania only) 64oz Dove Song Dairy See below for Non-Dairy Milk Yogurt, Cow, Plain, Certified Organic 32oz Seven Stars Farm Yogurt, Cow, Vanilla, Certified Organic 32oz Seven Stars Farm See below for Non-Dairy Yogurt Butter, Cow, Salted, Certified Organic 1lb Natural by Nature See below for Non-Dairy Butter Cheese, Cow (styles subject to availability) 8oz Hope Spring, PA Noble, Green Acres Dove Song Dairy, Misty Creek, Apple Cheese, Goat (styles subject to availability) 8oz Tree See below for Non-Dairy Cheese Source:

Non-Dairy
Product: Almond Milk, Plain, Certified Organic Almond Milk, Vanilla, Certified Organic Rice Milk, Plain, Whole Grain, Certified Organic Coconut Yogurt, Plain Buttery Spread (contains soy) Shredded Cheese, Cheddar (soy-free) Size: 64oz 64oz 32oz 16oz 15oz 8oz Source: Blue Diamond Blue Diamond Good Karma SoDelicious Earth Balance Daiya

Egg or Tofu Bi-Weekly (select one item every other week) In the cold of winter nothing quite surpasses the simple pleasure of an egg - fried, scrambled or hardboiled from a pasture-raised chicken. These eggs are especially nutrient dense because they come from hens that are allowed to forage on several acres of our member farms. When the heavy weather hits, the hens will be protected in the coop and their feed will be supplemented. If eggs arent your thing then opt for the tofu which is locally produced by Fresh Tofu, Inc. in small batches and, as the name states, very fresh! Product: Egg, Chicken, Certified Organic Tofu, Certified Organic Size: Source: 1 doz LFFC member farm 15.5oz Fresh Tofu, Inc. Pantry Bi-Weekly (subject to availability) Created by our in-house processing facilities these staples of the cupboard are the perfect additions to your meal. Using family recipes, all these products utilize the local and sometimes regional surplus of the summer growing season. * All Pantry Items Are Vegan Product: Jam, Blueberry / Red Raspberry / Strawberry Applesauce, Certified Organic Applesauce, Cinnamon, Certified Organic Apple Butter Sauerkraut, Certified Organic Relish, Hot Pepper, Certified Organic Horseradish, Certified Organic Size: Source: 8oz Oakview Acres LFFC member farm Bowman Mountain Applesauce 32oz Company LFFC member farm Bowman Mountain Applesauce 32oz Company LFFC member farm 8oz Oakview Acres LFFC member farm 32oz Oakview Acres LFFC member farm 8 oz Oakview Acres LFFC member farm 8oz Oakview Acres LFFC member farm

ADDITIONAL PACKAGES: While the standard share is a great foundation for pulling through the winter, there are more local products to round-out your one-of-a-kind CSA. Whether its non-GMO fed Beef, Pork and Chicken or hand-made breads these shares will complete your meal. All packages are available for an additional cost. Beef & Pork Once Monthly (subject to availability) When it comes to meat we take the same care in raising our cows and pigs as we do for our vegetables. The beef will be from Angus breed cows that have been grass-fed and grass finished. They graze on local pastures and have not been given any hormones or antibiotics. Our pork comes from heritage breed hogs and will include chops, sausages and kielbasa which are sure to impress your tongue and your nose. During the season you may anticipate 3 deliveries of 4-5 select cuts of Beef and Pork. All charcuterie items are free from: artificial preservatives, artificial additives, nitrates and nitrites. Examples of meat share items and weights, listed below. * A PorkFree option is available

2 Packages Ground Beef 2 lbs. 1 Package Beef Cubes 1 lb. 1 Package Pork or Beef Sausage 1.1 lbs. 1 Package Beef or Pork Roast 3-5 lbs. $150 To be delivered weeks 3, 6 & 9

Chicken Once Monthly (select one item for entire season) We have two choices of chickens: A heritage breed Freedom Ranger, which will come in 4.5 5 lb. weight, and the Certified Organic, which is given soy free feed, that will come in 5.5 6 lb. weight. The Freedom Ranger is known for its superior taste a favorite of gourmet chefs. $60 To be delivered weeks 3, 6 & 9

Bread Weekly (subject to availability) Using organic, locally sourced and milled wheat, plus all organic ingredients, each week will feature a different style of bread hand-made nearby in the city of Lancaster by A Loaf of Bread Bakery. Rustic French, Italian, Multi-Grain & Sour Dough are just some of their hearth-style varieties offered. The dough is their specialty and it takes 2-3 days to mix, ferment and bake each loaf. The final weight will be one pound. $48 Weekly

LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOPERATIVE 2012 SPRING/SUMMER CSA

A Shared Health: Certified Organic vegetables, fruit, flowers and medicinal herbs good for the environment, good for you.
It might be hard to imagine but our famers are already gearing up for the upcoming year of growing. Reserve your share in their harvest by selecting one or more of our delicious produce packages. Its easy to maintain your healthy diet with our remarkably fresh, organic vegetables, available in two sizes: full and half. Berries, tree fruits and melons, if the weather is cooperative, will be plentiful and are planned as the tasty accents of our Fruit Share. For the nose and eyes the Flower Share brings you a bouquet of captivating scents and colors. With the Community Supported Medicine (CSM) share, LFFC member farm, Lancaster Farmacy will supplement your wellbeing from herbs and teas to salves and tinctures this small share packs a wealth of health. The bounty of the summer growing season lasts for 25 weeks. During this time you will likely come across varieties of produce that are common and strange. Some of the familiar items will taste like new because of the care with which they are raised. Once a month a member farm (75 small family farms and growing!) will host a picnic open to all CSA shareholders. These picnics are a core element of our mission, to maintain the bond between farm and consumer. When you choose to eat locally and organically you choose to live mindfully sharing the health.

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE $725.00 for 25 weeks ~ HALF VEGETABLE SHARE $450.00 for 25 weeks ~ FRUIT SHARE $200.00 for 22 weeks ~ FLOWER SHARE $260.00 for 20 weeks ~ COMMUNITY SUPPORTED MEDICINE (CSM) SHARE $180.00 for 12 weeks

Full Vegetable Share Weekly (May October, 25 Deliveries)

If you want to experience the great diversity of vegetables available in the Mid-Atlantic region this is the share type for you. We love growing and experimenting with the more unique varieties and we hope that you are equally as enthusiastic. But dont be mistaken, the cooking staples like onions, garlic, zucchini and tomatoes are just as exciting to us. Furthermore, our produce is more delicious than you can find in the store for two reasons the Certified Organic methods we practice, and the quickness in which we deliver the produce to you. Why is organic more flavorful? Because when plants defend themselves from pests and climate (rather than depend on chemicals) they develop strong immunities which translate into a robust array of vitamins and minerals. Those nutrients, once a plant is harvested, slowly diminish. Since we deliver the produce within a day or so of harvest, the nutrients will be at their peak availability. Suitable for families and culinary enthusiasts. Explore the month-to-month varieties below.

May
1 Bunch Green Kale 1 Bag Spinach 1 Bag Broccoli 1 Bunch Green Romaine 1 Bunch Red Scallions 1 Bunch Easter Egg Radishes 1 Bunch Mint 1 Head Red Leaf Lettuce 1 Spicy Lettuce Mix 1 Package Mushrooms

Jun
1 Bulb Fennel 2 Green Zucchini 1 Head Green Leaf Lettuce 1 Bag Fava Beans 1 Head Red Butterhead Lettuce 1 Quart New Red Potatoes 1 Bunch Fresh Sweet Onions 1 Head Broccoli 1 Bag Garlic 1 Bag Lettuce Mix 1 Bunch Orange Mint 1 Bunch Collard Greens

Jul
1 Head Green Cabbage 1 Bunch French Heirloom Carrots 1 Bag Fresh White Onions 1 Bag Green Beans 2 Slicing Cucumbers 1 Bag New Red Potatoes 2 Baby Bush Striped Zucchini 1 Bunch Dandelion Greens 3 Green Bell Peppers 1 Bunch Purple Basil 1 Bunch Bulls Blood Beets 12 Ears Sweet Corn

Aug
1 Bag Yellow Onions 1 Bunch Red Chard 3 Red Bell Peppers 1 Bag Roma Tomatoes 1 Bag Yellow Patty Pan Squash 2 Small Heads Butterhead Lettuce 1 Eggplant 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes 1 Bulb Young Fennel 1 Bunch Dandelion Greens 1 Bunch Oregano or Rosemary

Sep
1 Bunch Red Radishes 1 Bunch Cured Candy Onions 1 Bunch Red Romaine Lettuce 1 Bunch Tatsoi 1 Bag Fresh Shallots 1 Bunch Collard Greens 2 Italian Eggplants 1 Spaghetti Squash 1 Bunch Green Romaine Lettuce 1 Butternut Squash 1 Bag Red Potatoes 1 Bunch Dill

Oct
1 Neck Pumpkin 1 Bag Purple Viking Potatoes 1 Bunch Lacinato Kale 1 Bag Cured Yellow Onions 1 Bunch Red Radishes 1 Bag Mixed Stuffing Peppers 1 Head Flashy Troutsback Lettuce 1 Baby Blue Hubbard Squash 1 Head Bok Choy 1 Bunch Cilantro 1 Acorn Squash

25 weeks, 7 12 items (subject to seasonal availability)

$725.00

Half Vegetable Share Weekly (May October, 25 Deliveries)

The Half Vegetable share was created to strike a balance for those who typically cook two or three times a week and those who prefer the traditional kitchen staples. These items are the same size and quality as what is included in the Full Share. Theres only one difference: the quantity. Each week brings 4 9 types of produce including lettuce, cabbage, onions, beets, tomatoes, cucumbers and potatoes. Suitable for small households and students. Explore the month-to-month varieties below.

May
1 Bunch Mint 1 Bag Micro Radish Greens 1 Head Green Leaf Lettuce 1 Bunch Red Scallions 1 Bunch Rhubarb 1 Bag Mesclun Mix 1 Head Green Leaf Lettuce 1 Package Cremini Mushrooms

Jun
1 Quart Red New Potatoes 1 Bunch Chioggia Beets 1 Bunch Fresh Red Onions 1 Head White Cauliflower 2 Green Zucchini 1 Bunch Yellow or Green Chard 1 Bunch Dill 1 Bulb Fennel

Jul
1 Head Green Cabbage 1 Bag French Patty Pan Squash 1 Bag Black Bean Shoots 3 Lemon Cucumbers 2 Fresh Sweet Onions 1 Bag Yukon Gold Potatoes 3 Green Bell Peppers 4 Ears Sweet Corn 1 Bag Heirloom Tomatoes

Aug
1 Bag Yellow Onions 1 Bunch Red Chard 3 Red Bell Peppers 1 Bag Roma Tomatoes 1 Bag Yellow Patty Pan Squash 2 Small Heads Butterhead Lettuce 1 Eggplant 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes 1 Bunch Sweet or Thai Basil

Sep
1 Head Red Romaine Lettuce 1 Bunch Cured Candy Onions 1 Bag Beauregard Sweet Potatoes 2 Italian Eggplants 1 Spaghetti Squash 1 Head Green Leaf Lettuce 1 Pint Mixed Cherry Tomatoes 1 Bunch Lacinato Kale

Oct
1 Acorn Squash 1 Bag White Hamon Sweet Potatoes 1 Bunch Red Radishes 1 Head Green Butterhead Lettuce 1 Bunch Tatsoi 1 Head Green Endive 1 Bag Green Bell Peppers 1 Package Shiitake Mushrooms

$450.00
25 weeks, 4 9 items (subject to seasonal availability)

Fruit Share Weekly (June October, 22 Deliveries)

Every month has its fruit and you will discover all the many varieties summer conjures. Early season favorites include strawberries, blueberries and cherries. As the summer turns hot and dry the climate is primed for watermelons and cantaloupes. When we approach autumn, pears and apples will be coming in by the bushel. We source the fruit from our member farms, as well as local and regional partners. All fruit is either Certified Organic or raised using the environmentally sensitive IPM (Integrated Pest Management) standard. Occasionally, when production is low, the fruit share includes jams, ciders and fruit butters all crafted locally.

Explore the month-to-month varieties below.

Jun
1 Pint Blueberries 1 Bag Sweet Cherries

Jul
1 Bag Peaches 1 Pint Black Currants

Aug
1 Yellow Seedless Watermelon 1 Lil Sweetie Cantaloupe

Sep
1 Bag Bartlett Pears 1 Bag Golden Supreme Apples

Oct
1 Bag Red Delicious Apples 1 Bag Heirloom Cranberries

22 weeks, 2 3 items (subject to seasonal availability)

$200.00

Flower Share Weekly (June October, 20 deliveries)

The beauty of summer blooms in bright colors and delightful scents. Bouquets are assembled at several of our member farms using fresh cut flowers. Varieties include but are not limited to: Echinacea, Zinnia, Celosia, Mexican Sage and Golden Rod. A perfect addition to your living environment.

20 weeks, 1 Bouquet (subject to seasonal availability)

$260.00

Community Supported Medicine (CSM) Bi-Weekly (May October, 12 Deliveries)

Each share will contain two to three fresh herbs and/or prepared products. Shares will also include information about the plants, along with medicinal usages and remedies for keeping you and your family healthy throughout the year. Items in shares will vary with the seasons. In the summer, shares will include several bunches of fresh herbs with recipes for making beneficial teas with herbs like chamomile for calming, lemon balm for energy, and hyssop for colds. Later in the fall when our harvest is slowing down, you will receive prepared medicinal products to expand your herbal medicine cabinet with things like tinctures for boosting immunity, tonics for aiding digestion, salves and oils for all purpose skin healing and herb infused bath salts for relaxing aching muscles.

12 weeks, 2-3 items (subject to seasonal availability)

$180.00

LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOPERATIVE 2012 FALL CSA

Celebrate the extended harvest: eight weeks of Certified Organic autumn vegetables.
Continue your CSA experience for an additional eight weeks, November December. This extra boost arrives just in time for the holiday season. When you choose to eat locally and organically you choose to live mindfully sharing the health for an extended season.

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE $235.00 for 8 weeks ~ HALF VEGETABLE SHARE $150.00 for 8 weeks

Full Vegetable Share Weekly (November - December, 8 Deliveries)

Eight weekly deliveries of 7-12 Certified Organic seasonal items. The fall harvest includes hearty cooking greens, winter squash and storage vegetables for your winter pantry. The full share is suitable for families and cooking enthusiasts and is a great way to share local food on your holiday table. Explore the month-to-month varieties below.

Nov
1 Bunch Orange Carrots 1 Package Fava Bean Tendrils 1 Head Cauliflower 1 Bag English Thyme 1 Bunch French Breakfast Radishes 1 Head Napa Cabbage 1 Bag Russet Potatoes 1 Head Broccoli 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes 1 Bunch Leeks 1 Bag Poblano Peppers 1 Head Red Romaine Lettuce

Dec
1 Acorn Squash 4 Cloves Garlic 1 Bunch Purple Top Turnips 1 Bag Copra Onions 1 Queensland Blue Squash 1 Bag Red Garnet Sweet Potatoes 1 Bunch Lacinato Kale 1 Head Green Cabbage 2 Leeks 1 Package Sunflower Shoots 1 Bunch Tatsoi 1 Bunch Purple Carrots

8 weeks, 7 12 items (subject to seasonal availability)

$235.00

Half Vegetable Share Weekly (May October, 8 Deliveries)

Eight weekly deliveries of 4-9 Certified Organic items. The half share will feature a smaller selection of local in season produce. Half shares are perfect for anyone seeking simple, fresh ingredients for preparing fall meals. Explore the month-to-month varieties below.

Nov
1 Head Cauliflower 1 Bunch Cilantro 1 Bunch French Breakfast Radishes 1 Head Napa Cabbage 1 Bag Beauregard Sweet Potatoes 1 Head Broccoli 1 Bunch Leeks 1 Head Red Romaine Lettuce

Dec
1 Acorn Squash 4 Cloves Garlic 1 Bunch Purple Top Turnips 1 Bag Yellow Onions 1 Bunch Carrots 1 Bunch Leeks 1 Bunch Green Kale 1 Bunch Rainbow Chard

8 weeks, 4 9 items (subject to seasonal availability)

$150.00

All categories are subject to seasonal availability. Seasonal availability means you will receive items that are the most fresh and also most plentiful to us. It also means that you will share in the bounty and the occasional failure of the crops. Over the course of the season the balance of the two will be achieved, giving you a first-hand experience of the realities of farming in Pennsylvania. Known as a Shopping List, a prediction of the share contents will be sent via email a few days in advance. The shopping list will be sent along with The Com-Post, our weekly Newsletter. Our newsletter also features a profile on a member farm, a product recommendation from the Buying Club and recipes relevant to that weeks crop. On the day of delivery, a Share Contents email will provide the actual list of items in the share, accounting for any additions, shortages or substitutions. Every week the shares will be delivered to a nearby pick-up Site Location that is supervised by a volunteer household, business or community organization. These locations have individual hours of operation and accommodations. Vegetable shares arrive pre-boxed with a label for FULL and HALF. All other share types will either be labeled with your name or packed in bulk with directions on the quantity to pick up.

Buying Club
To supplement the weekly subscriptions available we also offer the LFFC Buying Club. This buyer's club connects people with Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative farmers and producers. Cooperative members share the vision of promoting a healthy and sustainable local food system. Know where your food comes from and how it's produced. Living in the age of industrial food production presents a variety of ethical and health related questions was this chicken treated humanely, is this carrot genetically modified, is my spinach coated with chemicals, are there hormones and antibiotics in my milk? Most of the food in your local supermarket comes without any information about how it was produced. At Lancaster Farm Fresh, we are committed to bringing you organic produce and hormone and antibiotic free products from pastured animals. Detailed information about our products and farmers is available on our website. Our knowledgeable staff is also available to answer any questions. Building a sustainable food system starts on the farm and ends on your table. Both ends of the equation are equally important. We are dedicated to environmental stewardship, supporting local communities, and producing healthful food. We are also committed to bringing you the best food we can at fair, affordable prices. Shop online and receive weekly deliveries at a pick-up site in your neighborhood. Products include Seasonal Vegetables, Eggs, Milk, Butter, Cheese, Yogurt, Flour, Maple Syrup, Honey, Bison, Beef, Pork, Chicken, Goat Milk and Cheese, Gluten Free Baked Goods, Fair Trade Organic Coffee, Baby Food, Mushrooms, Apple Cider, and more.

Fresh Food Fund

The Fresh Food Fund is a part of LFFC's continued commitment to widening the accessibility of fresh, Certified Organic produce within the communities we serve. The fund, which grows through donations from our membership, helps to subsidize the cost of CSA shares for low-income families. Members are free to include a donation on their online application form. Donations can also be mailed. Payment should be made out to Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, noting "Fresh Food Fund Donation" in the memo portion. Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, Attn: CSA, 48 Eagle Drive, Leola, PA 17540. If you choose to donate, your contribution goes directly towards connecting more people to their environment and a healthier future. *Donations to the Fresh Food Fund are not tax deductible.

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, through Community Supported Agriculture, is dedicated to improving the economic viability of local farmers, and to the protection of the environment, by supporting sustainable, Certified Organic agricultural practices. In doing so, our purpose is to strengthen the health and wellbeing of our CSA shareholders and their families, and to provide them with education and enrichment. By creating beneficial and lasting change in our local food system, we ensure a strong foundation for the future of the communities we serve.

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative

A Non-Profit Organic Farmers Co-op lancasterfarmfresh.com 717-656-3533 48 Eagle Dr. Leola, PA 17540