Certified Naturally Grown Farm Fresh Vegetables!

Our Farm...    

Fulton Farm CSA is a project of the Fulton Center for Sustainable Living at Wilson College. As an educational laboratory for the Department of Environmental Studies, our purpose is to educate Wilson Students and the local community in sustainable food production and land stewardship. We are a working farm:  from seven acres of cultivated land, we raise over 200 different varieties of fruit, vegetable, and herb crops. Certified naturally grown produce is grown without chemicals, with an emphasis on soil conservation and minimal energy inputs. Visit the Naturally Grown website for more on our growing practices.

Membership in Fulton Farm

CSA Membership is open to anyone. Members contribute their financial and/or physical support to the farm, and in return receive the following privileges:

• Weekly produce pickup at the farm: a choice selection of seasonal farm produce.
• Access to apples and ciders (in season), pastured beef, chicken, lamb and pork, fair trade coffee sustainably produced eggs, cheese, and more!
• Pick-your-own options: raw milk, berries, cherry tomatoes, flowers, herbs, and seasonal surplus items.
• Member picnics and workshops.
• Regular newsletters and recipes.
• 25% off at the North Square Farmer's Market (our booth only).

Community!

The farm is a beautiful place. Members are encouraged to walk the gardens and enjoy our quiet interpretive nature trail. Volunteers are welcome to help with harvesting, planting, and weeding. CSA pickup is also a nice time to meet your neighbors. 

Is it a good deal? Yes! Because you buy in bulk. Plus, our produce is picked fresh for you, right out of the garden.

Do you sell elsewhere?  Yes. CSA shares cover 75% of farm expenses. To make up the rest, we plant extra crops for the College dining hall and the Farmers’ Market. However, in the event of a shortage, CSA members come first. 

What sort of produce will I get?  We like to focus on well-known vegetables, and also introduce members to unique culinary delights. Volume and variety vary with season, but you can expect…

• Spring: Low volume; cool season greens, radish, spinach, spring onions
• Late spring: Carrots, peas, berries, cabbage, beets
• Summer: High volume; tomatoes, beans, melons, cucumbers, summer squash, garlic
• Fall: Winter squash, potatoes, onions, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, greens

We provide lettuce and salad items throughout the season (weather permitting). Produce is always fresh!

How does it work?  Members pick up produce at our barn weekly or biweekly. Your share is harvested and washed for you. Extra produce (berries, flowers, extra beans, tomatoes, herbs . . .) is free for the picking in our Pick-Your-Own (PYO) garden 7 days a week. Choose a share option and pick-up day that works for you. Fill out the application, then send a deposit or pay in full.

Features for 2009

• Historic Barn: Vegetables will be distributed from our beautifully restored 19th century barn.
• Pick your own options: We harvest your regular weekly share for you.  Additional items, such as berries, flowers, and specialty tomatoes will be offered on a pick-your-own basis. 
• Sustainable Living Workshops: We host occasional workshops and discussions on diverse “green living” skills, such as alternative energy, gardening and composting.  We  keep members informed of local sustainability and food-related events and activities happening in our area.
• CSA Celebrations: Join us for potluck suppers, barn movies, and a end of the year harvest event.  These are great ways to get to know other people involved in the farm. 

Other activities? It’s up to you!  Cooking classes, speakers, farm tours . . . We’d love to have members initiate and help organize community events on the farm.  Bring us your ideas and we’ll work with you to make them happen!

CSA Share Options

CSA Member Survey