CSA Memberships

Ultimately, a balance must be struck between the productivity and financial sustainability of the farm, and environmental costs. Many of the farming systems in the U.S. place a single minded focus on profits to the extreme detriment of the environment, forgetting the fact that human society is an inseparable part of nature.” We all want cheaper food, but at what cost? How do we make farming profitable for the farmer and food fresh, delicious, nutritious and environmentally sound?

One shopping dollar at a time! Spend your food dollars wisely, support your local farmers who grow naturally without chemicals.

Rose Creek Farms 2013 CSA Application

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

What is a CSA? - A CSA brings consumers and farmers together in a relationship of mutual support. Each member makes a commitment to support the farm throughout the entire years growing season. In return, members receive a weekly box of fresh produce. In effect, the farmer and the member literally share the risks and the bounty of the garden. CSA promotes dialog between farmers and consumers, and encourages a sense of community. Buyers get to see where their food comes from and have a vested interest in the land and the growers. The partnership allows the farmer to provide a wide variety of produce of the highest quality. 

Why Rose Creek Farms CSA? We grow only heirloom and organic seed to provide the most nutritious and delicious vegetables possible. We are Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) which means we use no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers in our soils or on our plants. We are inspected and certified in accordance with the CNG program which we feel goes above and beyond the National Organic Program.

Why eat seasonal local food? - There are a number of good reasons to eat more local, seasonal food:

• to reconnect with nature's cycles and the passing of time

• to eat the vegetables within 12 to 24 hours from harvesting

• to reduce the energy (and associated CO2 emissions) needed to grow and transport the food we eat

• to avoid paying a premium for food that is scarcer or has traveled a long way

• to support the local economy

but, most importantly, because

• seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious

How does it work? - Each week's harvest is divided up between the members. The vegetables are harvested the morning of the scheduled delivery, with the exception of a few that take a while to harvest the evening before. The members share is then divided up, packaged and delivered to a drop off site once a week for the member to pick up.

When and Where do you pick up?  

Mondays On-farm - On the farm pick up 418 County Road 2788, Sunset, Texas - Hours 4:00pm -6:30pm

What's in a share? - Each week's delivery yields its own unique harvest. Plan on plenty of those favorite staple vegetables, plus a healthy portion of the CNG heirlooms not found in the stores. Quantity and variety progress with the season. The full share is enough to feed a family of three to four with 6-8 different vegetables and herbs each week. The half share is enough to feed a couple with 6-8 different vegetables and herbs each for a week. Please note "a full share is not equal to 2 half shares".

What else is in the box? - Each box comes with a newsletter detailing what's inside and how to cook, bake, serve and store the produce. You're never left hanging as to how to use basil or eggplant; you'll learn new variations on salad dressings and freezing and great tips on drying and storing for later use (from 5 days later to January meals!). We are looking into providing more options to include other than vegetables in your share. Local eggs, meat, fruit and honey.

How do I get signed up? - Print the application below and mail it in by the deadline shown at the bottom of this page. For more information on the program, contact our farmers Ronny or Pam Johnson at (940) 440-8321, please mail your fees and signed application

Rose Creek Farms 2013 CSA Application

to the address on the bottom of the Application. Limited membership will be offered as we are a small farm and can only provide to a select few. Application and fee deadline is as follows:

Enrollment deadlines are Jan. 1st, April 1st. and Aug. 1st 2012. Call after deadline to check for openings.

Summer 2009 CSA Application 

Certified Naturally Grown Vegetables

News & Articles

Recipes

Pam's Blog

Here is a wonderful email from one of our Spring 2009 CSA members!