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What is a CSA? Scroll down to purchase
Ready Jam Farms
We Grow Flavor
CSA or "Community Supported Agriculture" is a socio-economic model of agriculture and food distribution. A CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farming operation where the growers and consumers share the risks and benefits of food production. CSA's usually consist of a system of weekly delivery or pick-up of vegetables.
The CSA concept started in Japan in the 1960's the term there means "Food with a Face". The concept then moved to Europe in the 1970's and arrived in the United States in the 1980's in New England.
The concept has changed somewhat from its original beginnings, but the results have always been the same, to connect consumers with farmers for a mutally beneficial relationship. The consumer gains ultra-fresh, locally and usually organically grown vegetables thru out the growing season.The Farmer is able to achieve a guaranteed market with prepaid annual sales, and some financial stability and focus on his core duties, of tending the crops, and caring for the land.
The CSA concept started in Japan in the 1960's the term there means "Food with a Face". The concept then moved to Europe in the 1970's and arrived in the United States in the 1980's in New England.
The concept has changed somewhat from its original beginnings, but the results have always been the same, to connect consumers with farmers for a mutally beneficial relationship. The consumer gains ultra-fresh, locally and usually organically grown vegetables thru out the growing season.The Farmer is able to achieve a guaranteed market with prepaid annual sales, and some financial stability and focus on his core duties, of tending the crops, and caring for the land.
Organically Grown Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs
We Grow Flavor
A Ready Jam Farms CSA Membership includes 18 weeks of seasonal, farm fresh, organically grown vegetables & herbs.
We grow many heirloom varieties in order to give our members the best tasting most nutritional vegtables they deserve.
We will be offering three share sizes this season, feeding from 1-6 people..
See belowfor full details about our program, and to purchase your share with your Debit or Credit Card.
See Our Veggies page for a list of varieties we grow, and other information about how and what we grow.
We hope you join us for our 2013 season!
Remember: "You are what You Eat"
We grow many heirloom varieties in order to give our members the best tasting most nutritional vegtables they deserve.
We will be offering three share sizes this season, feeding from 1-6 people..
See belowfor full details about our program, and to purchase your share with your Debit or Credit Card.
See Our Veggies page for a list of varieties we grow, and other information about how and what we grow.
We hope you join us for our 2013 season!
Remember: "You are what You Eat"
How it works
A pre-season purchase is required to be part of our CSA. Payment options are available please contact Farmer Jim for details. Starting in June each week for 18 weeks you will receive a seasonal mix of vegetables and herbs. We guarantee 6 to 8 varieties of vegetables with an herb each week minimum, and can see counts as high as 14 varieties at peak harvests.
Our box sizes for this season will be as follows: Small = 1/4 bushel for a family of 1-2, Medium = 1/2 bushel for a family of up to four, and Large = 3/4 bushel for a family of up to 6. These are estimates only, you should decide your share size on your families weekly vegetable intake.
Each week you will also receive a newsletter with your share, with what is exactly in your share that week. Some tips and tricks on how to preserve or prepare your veggies, or what not to do. We also give you at least one recipe, using the most obscure vegetable of that week. We often include recipes from other members on the newsletter too. So don't be shy, send us your best veggie recipes.
A CSA does not replace 100% of your veggies for the season. We are the farmers and we still need to visit farmers markets, or other stores that sell organic produce, but we do provide many of your core vegetables, and new ones to challenge your cooking skills , and tempt your taste buds. Some of the vegetables we provide in our CSA simply can not be found in a store, you can only get them from us or grow them your self.
If you have a garden, that doesn't mean you can't join a CSA, and just because you're in a CSA doesn't mean you shouldn't have a garden, you should on both accounts. If you are a gardner, and enjoy gardening, consider growning new items you were always afraid to grow due to size constraints, and let us provide your vegetables, or focus on one type of crop you really enjoy, and still have your garden fresh vegetables too.
Our box sizes for this season will be as follows: Small = 1/4 bushel for a family of 1-2, Medium = 1/2 bushel for a family of up to four, and Large = 3/4 bushel for a family of up to 6. These are estimates only, you should decide your share size on your families weekly vegetable intake.
Each week you will also receive a newsletter with your share, with what is exactly in your share that week. Some tips and tricks on how to preserve or prepare your veggies, or what not to do. We also give you at least one recipe, using the most obscure vegetable of that week. We often include recipes from other members on the newsletter too. So don't be shy, send us your best veggie recipes.
A CSA does not replace 100% of your veggies for the season. We are the farmers and we still need to visit farmers markets, or other stores that sell organic produce, but we do provide many of your core vegetables, and new ones to challenge your cooking skills , and tempt your taste buds. Some of the vegetables we provide in our CSA simply can not be found in a store, you can only get them from us or grow them your self.
If you have a garden, that doesn't mean you can't join a CSA, and just because you're in a CSA doesn't mean you shouldn't have a garden, you should on both accounts. If you are a gardner, and enjoy gardening, consider growning new items you were always afraid to grow due to size constraints, and let us provide your vegetables, or focus on one type of crop you really enjoy, and still have your garden fresh vegetables too.
Pricing
Here is Homer from Riley School
Small will be $450.00 for the season (Equals $25.00 per week)
Medium will be $720.00 for the season ( Equals $40.00 per week)
Large will be $1080.00 for the season (Equals $60.00 per week)
The Niles pick up site will have an additional $25 charge for a small share and $50 for a medium & large share, to help offset travel expenses for the season.
You may use your Debit or Credit Card and purchase your share right here on our website. If you can pay by cash or check, we will discount your share $10 to avoid credit card processing fees. (Some exclusions apply, may not be applied to other special offers) please email us @ FarmerJim@ReadyJamFarms.com with any questions.
We do have limited availability so please sign up early, and ensure your place in our membership.
Medium will be $720.00 for the season ( Equals $40.00 per week)
Large will be $1080.00 for the season (Equals $60.00 per week)
The Niles pick up site will have an additional $25 charge for a small share and $50 for a medium & large share, to help offset travel expenses for the season.
You may use your Debit or Credit Card and purchase your share right here on our website. If you can pay by cash or check, we will discount your share $10 to avoid credit card processing fees. (Some exclusions apply, may not be applied to other special offers) please email us @ FarmerJim@ReadyJamFarms.com with any questions.
We do have limited availability so please sign up early, and ensure your place in our membership.
Shared Commitment
Shared Risk, Shared Reward we do our best to provide you with beautiful and nutritious veggies and herbs, but since mother nature provides no guarantees - we can not offer any either. That is the premise for the community supported agriculture model, in that the share holder or member shares in the risk and rewards of the farm.
You are commited to us as your farm for the season, and we are commmited to you as your farmer for the season. We pledge to give you our very best efforts, and provide you with nutritious vegetables all season long. All Sales are final, no refunds.
You are commited to us as your farm for the season, and we are commmited to you as your farmer for the season. We pledge to give you our very best efforts, and provide you with nutritious vegetables all season long. All Sales are final, no refunds.
Where to get your Share
Marengo, farm.
Huntley, Dr's building
Crystal Lake, partner farm
Elgin, Dr's office
South Elgin, Dr's office
Elmhurst, residence
Niles, partner business
We are still looking for a site in Rockford, Fox Lake area & Arlington Heights. Let us know if you can help.
Below are our payment options, you may pay for the full share right away, which helps us the most.
We also offer a weekly and monthly payment option. If you choose the weekly option your card will be charged every week for 18 weeks automatically. Our monthly payment option breaks the season down into 4 equal monthly payments. Both options allow you to enjoy farm fresh veggies all season long.
You must agree to commit for the entire season with our payment options. We grow for you all season long, and we need to know that you are there for us all season long too.
Huntley, Dr's building
Crystal Lake, partner farm
Elgin, Dr's office
South Elgin, Dr's office
Elmhurst, residence
Niles, partner business
We are still looking for a site in Rockford, Fox Lake area & Arlington Heights. Let us know if you can help.
Below are our payment options, you may pay for the full share right away, which helps us the most.
We also offer a weekly and monthly payment option. If you choose the weekly option your card will be charged every week for 18 weeks automatically. Our monthly payment option breaks the season down into 4 equal monthly payments. Both options allow you to enjoy farm fresh veggies all season long.
You must agree to commit for the entire season with our payment options. We grow for you all season long, and we need to know that you are there for us all season long too.
Special Offer
Pay by check and automatically take $10 off any share size.
Send payment to: Ready Jam Farms 24815 Jackson Rd Marengo, IL 60152 We will be offering $15 off any share size for our Niles members who pay by check, as an introductory offer. Join us
Stop, can you pay by check or cash??? If so we we need your help. To avoid credit card processing fees, you can deduct $10 off your share by paying with cash or check.
In just a few clicks, you will be part of our CSA program, and looking forward to farm fresh, organically grown produce from your own member farm. We look forward to you being a member. |
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