Bucks County Farm start up....Update

**BucksCo** · June 4th, 2013, 01:50 PM

So as some of you might already know I own a small gardening business and I also grow for market and sell at a few local farmers markets.

I'm meeting with a farmer tomorrow morning to look at a piece of land on his farm that he may be interested in leasing to me so I could expand and make the jump from a gardener to a farmer.

I wanted to put a feeler out for gauge the interest in becoming a CSA member. Right now I can support 5-6 shares from my existing market garden so there wouldnt be any waiting for the newly leased farmland to start producing. Once the farmland starts producing I'd be able to expand the number of shares available.

For those of you new to buying from the farmer CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. You exchange $ via share purchase for a weekly supply of fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce.

If anyone is interested let me know. I'm still working on the details but a share cost will probably run about $25/wk but must be paid in quarterly increments.

**paul641** · June 6th, 2013, 07:05 PM

What part of Bucks? Upper,Central,Southern?

**BucksCo** · June 6th, 2013, 08:06 PM

Chalfont area. I should know tomorrow if there will be a lease in place. Still negotiating.

**BucksCo** · November 12th, 2013, 03:05 PM

Well the original farm site did not work out. After many inquiries and rejections I was able to lease 2 acres of preserved historic farmland in Feasterville. Field cultivation is currently underway. Heirloom garlic has been planted and will be ready for harvest around July 1st.

Check out the local harvest link:
http://www.localharvest.org/woodford...om-farm-M60817