Description
NOTE: This is for Port Alberni pick-up locations only. If you’d like to pick up in Parksville, please purchase from this entry.
The Fall CSA Weekly Veggie Share Subscription is an 8 week program September 9h – October 30th.
The Fall Subscription features fresh produce like: corn, carrots, beets, zucchini, patty pans, microgreens, squash, melons, pumpkin, garlic, kale, lettuce, salad mix, turnip, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, collard greens, plums and apples.
The TRC program is proud to offer delicious fresh bread and buns as an optional addition to our CSA boxes.
Save 10%! If all three Seasons are ordered together, 10% will be deducted automatically at the Checkout.
About Shelter Farm
Shelter Farm is a Market Garden Social Enterprise operated by the Port Alberni Shelter Society. Located on a 172acre ALR zoned property within the Alberni Valley. We grow 70 varieties of Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs. We are home to the Alberni Valleys first Therapeutic Recovery Centre which immerses participants in the therapeutic benefits of farm life. As well, we host a Peer Employment Program through partnership with INEO Employment Services for people struggling with homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a system that connects the producer and consumer within a food system. The consumer purchases “Shares” of the harvest upfront before the beginning of the season. This upfront investment in the farm allows the farmer to access resources required to have a successful harvest. At Shelter Farm we have 3 seasons of CSA Shares. A Spring 8 week program, a Summer 14 week program and a Fall 8 week program. The shares will be fresh, in season, fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Weekly Pick-Up Details
Weekly pick-up times and locations are listed on the main Shop page, you can select your preference at the checkout as well, and change any time if needed, just let us know.
Please bring your own reusable bags.
Note: there’s a limit of 60 total subscriptions, don’t delay!
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Meet Us At the Market!
It’s on! Members from our TRC community have stepped up to help manage our booth at the Spirit Square Farmers Market – every Saturday! Join us at Harbour Quay between 9am-12noon and choose from a vast selection of seasonal produce and other goodies. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Reserve Your Summer CSA
Community Supported Agriculture – or CSA – is a model of farming and food distribution that connects consumers directly with local farms like Shelter Farm. In a CSA, individuals or households become members by purchasing shares or subscriptions at the beginning of the growing season. In return, you receive a portion of fresh local produce on a regular basis, throughout the growing season.
We’re still taking orders for our Summer CSA Weekly Veggie Share Subscription, but numbers are limited. This is a 14-week program that runs from June 5th to September 4th, and features a new box each week full of fresh, locally grown produce from Shelter Farm. Enjoy seasonal produce like strawberries, zucchini, patty pans, salad mix, peppers, corn, turnips, potatoes, beets, carrots, brussel sprouts, chard, mustard greens, herbs and more. Great for picnics and outdoor grilling. For more information, visit our shop page: https://portalbernishelter.com/shop/
When you buy from Shelter Farm, you’re not just getting fantastically fresh produce, you’re supporting vital housing and recovery programs in our community. Thank you!
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