HOPSCOTCH’S 2024 FLEX-CSA is FULL
Thanks to everyone who signed up!!!
Hopscotch is doing things a little differently this year; the Flex-CSA is Hopscotch's twist on a traditional CSA program. Pre-purchased farm credit “shares” are redeemable at the Port Townsend Farmers Market. Get what you want, as much or as little as you want, as frequently or infrequently as you want. What you spend will simply be deducted from your credit. This system provides Hopscotch with much-needed financial support at the beginning of the season while offering members much more flexibility than a conventional CSA.
Hopscotch Offerings:
The Veggies: I focus on growing everyday vegetables like greens, peas, beets, carrots, tomatoes, squash, potatoes, onions, garlic, and more.
The Goods: In addition to veggies, you have the choice of ordering farmstead canned goods (pickles, relish/sauce, jam) or seasoning salt. My canned goods are shelf-stable, so you can choose to enjoy them immediately or stock up for winter. Flowers (zinnias, strawflowers, or sunflowers) will also be available from mid-July to mid-September.
Seasonality:
The availability of produce rotates with the season. While salad greens and fresh herbs are typically available, please note that April through June brings lots of greens, radishes, turnips, beets, and peas, while July, August, and September feature summer squash, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Potential availability (only a portion of these items will be offered each week, and some weeks will have more options than others):
April - June: Salad Greens, Radishes, Turnips, Kale, Spinach, Mustard Greens, Bok Choi, Rhubarb, Green Onions, Beets, Snap Peas, & Herb Bouquets
July - September: Salad Greens, Broccolini, Carrots, Beets, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Kale, Kohlrabi, Basil, Parsley, Strawberries, Raspberries, Flowers
October - November: Salad Greens, Kale, Mustard Greens, Spianach, Winter Squash, Garlic, Onions, Potatoes, Leeks
What is a CSA?
A CSA is a way to connect eaters directly to their farmers. Customers pay for a portion of the farmer’s harvest up front, and receive veggies (and more!) throughout the growing season. This system gives farmers access to capital early in the season when they need it most (to purchase seeds and supplies). Eaters get fresh, healthy, high-quality food that is grown with love, a personal connection to their farmer, and a way to support the local economy and community.