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Flying J Farms 5329 Van Fossen Road , Johnstown, OH 43031 telephone 740-
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Community Supported Agriculture:
In keeping with our goal to “Share the Farm” and its organic secrets, we are opening
the Flying J Farm this year to CSA customers as an educational experience as well
as a chance for you to get away from the stresses of your home, city, and/or work
environment and learn about organic gardening through hands-
As a bonus, you will take home your share of whatever garden products are available each week. We will plan to start offering products during the week of May 15 (earlier if weather permits) and end during the week of September 30 (later if crop is available).
We will offer two options. First, for pick ups at the farm only the cost will be $350 for a couple or family plus you will be expected to spend 18 hours in the garden, planting, mulching, weeding, and/or harvesting. For some products like green beans and peas, you will be expected to pick your own. Staff will let you know how much you will be allowed in your share.
For singles, the cost is $200 plus 10 hours in the garden. Second, for pick up at the Westerville Farm Market on every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 the
cost for a family is $450 plus two hours of work on the farm. Your registration is due by March 15. The timing of your work in the garden is somewhat open depending on your schedule, our schedule, garden needs, and the weather. We would love for some to come out to help with planting earlier in the spring before anything can be harvested.
Please let me know (email works best or phone 740-
What is a CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture which means folks in communities are supporting the folks who produce their food locally. You support the farmers financially but, just as importantly, you spend time on the farm helping and learning how your food is produced. Your membership does not come with a guarantee because the weather can affect the crop and you are joining the farmer in sharing the risk. Historically, the CSA concept began around 1980 in Japan where housewives, looking for fresher produce, went to farmers asking them to grow, specifically for them. It has come to the USA, first appearing on both coasts and now its here in central Ohio.
“For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other.“
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