January 2012 - Planning Ahead

Preparations for the 2012 CSA Season Begin

We are pleased to announce that Whippoorwill Farm CSA will continue growing crops at Thimble Farm in the coming year. Owner Eric Grubman has agreed to lease the Stoney Hill Road land to the CSA for one more year to help with our transition back to Old County Road in West Tisbury. While we continue to seek a permanent solution for the Thimble land, we are very appreciative of the owner's willingness to support the farm with this extension.

With the Thimble land being used for growing, our Old County location, at the intersection of Bourne Lane, will be used for next year's CSA pickups. We look forward to both the easier access and the opportunity to develop our own land. The initial stages of preparing the farm have already started and there is much work to be done!

In the past few years, Krishana Collins of Bluebird Farm has used our Old County land to farm her flowers. Some concerned members have asked if Krishana will lose her growing space. Whippoorwill Farm will continue to provide land for Krishana in the coming year.

If you have a question about changes in the coming season, we encourage you to email them to us.

2012 CSA Shares Still Available

Thank you to all of our 2012 members who have signed up already. As we begin to order the bulk of our supplies to start our season, we ask anyone who hasn't signed up yet to please do so as soon as possible. 

How about we sweeten the deal in honor of Valentine's Day? Sign up for the 2012 season by February 14th and get entered into a contest to win delivery for the entire season!

Members who have already signed up are automatically entered. Your CSA share must be paid in full by February 14th to be eligible.