CSA
(Community Supported Agriculture )

First...Two Things!

This service only applies to our local area. This would include Sea Ranch, Anchor Bay, and Gualala.

Second, we only have a limited number of 'produce boxes' available each season.

How does it work?

Red Dog Ranch is offering weekly home deliveries of fresh produce during our growing season. (or, what some people refer to as "CSA") For a small family; a fixed weekly cost of around $35 gets you a delivery of a large box of produce.

An example of a weekly produce box:

1 hd. Lettuce
2 lb. Heirloom Tomatoes
1 bunch Radishes
1 bunch Beets (Bulls Blood, Chioggia, & Albino)
2 bunch Carrots
2 bunches Herbs (Cinnamon Basil & Cilantro)
1 bulb Garlic
1 Fennel Root
2 Eggplants (Thai & Rosa)
1 Melon (Honeydew)
6 Apples

Once a month we try to throw in a few extras - ie: Jam, Eggs, Flowers, or even a jar of Pickles!

We currently have over 140 varieties of Heirloom Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers growing in our fields. Please see our '2008 Crop List' for a complete list. [click here]

When does it start?

Our growing season is approximately 20 weeks long - mid-June through mid-October; hence, we estimate deliveries to start around mid-June.

Throughout the season, as our crops rotate, weekly deliveries will vary by size and types of produce, reflecting local growing seasons and conditions.

How much does it Cost?

. Individual Package (1 person) $25/week

. Small Family Package (1-2 persons) $35/week

. Large Family Package (3-4 persons) $45/week

These prices are approximately 20% cheaper than what you'd pay at Farmers' Market!

Payment terms are flexible: pay per delivery, per month, or up-front for the entire season. You can stop at any time and if you're a pre-paid customer, we'll refund your balance due.

Deliveries will be done Wednesday mornings to your doorstep. (Again, only in the Sea Ranch/Gualala area)

Why Red Dog Ranch?

Red Dog Ranch is committed to pure, chemical-free farming. Did you know "Certified Organic" farms can still use chemicals like Round-Up or Pyrethrins, which are toxic to humans! We use only natural pesticides like garlic, chili, vegetable & citrus oils, diatomaceous earth, and soapy water.

All our produce starts with seeds that are 'old-world', called "Heirloom." These varieties, in our opinion, have the best flavor as compared to the super-market vegetables which are grown for harvestability and longer shelf life. Irrigation for our fields come from natural springs and tributaries that flow through the Ranch.

Packaging

Your weekly delivery with come in a collapsible, cardboard box which we'll pick up on the next delivery. Items like herbs will be bunched. Items like eggs will be package in sturdy recyclable containers.

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Please email us for availability and an application form.

Thank you!

Rich Fesler

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Red Dog Ranch shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.