Green Thumb (629 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill): Season runs from May through November. Shares are delivered to multiple locations in Nassau and Suffolk County. Nonorganic fruit shares from Briermere Farms are also available ($92). Golden Earthworm Organic Farm (652 Peconic Bay Rd., Riverhead): 25-week vegetable shares start at $25.80 a week. Pickup available, delivery to three sites in Suffolk County and two in Nassau. Egg, beer, meat and dairy shares are also available, some through partner farms. Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market (4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead): Summer and fall shares, which begin in mid-June and last 24 weeks, cost around $28 a week. As Wood put it, “it’s the closest thing to growing your own food.” But it’s the produce that commands most of the attention. Pricing structures vary, and some farms also offer meats, dairy products, fresh-cut flowers, even beer. In exchange for paying upfront for a season’s worth of produce, a bag or box of fresh-picked fruits and/or veggies is picked up or delivered to spots near a consumer’s home (e.g., farmer’s markets, church parking lots). “We are always quarantining together, in a way.”Īll of the following Island farms offer CSA programs, most of which operate the same way. Indeed, things have changed so little, “we have to remind ourselves every day of what’s happening elsewhere and take precautions,” said Senesac, noting that Sang Lee’s work force is healthy, careful to practice social distancing (easy on a farm), and almost always on the premises. This year, there might be minor changes in how their produce is transported - most CSAs are offering contactless delivery and/or pre-bagged items - but the basic dea is the same. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy.
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