We all know that summer time means an abundant supply of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. But what I did not realize is that there are farms that produce year-round. I have discovered one right here in my own backyard.Located in Clark Hill, South Carolina, is Persimmon Hill Farm. Owner Kay Pittman has been producing ‘all-natural’ vegetables and fruits for 27 years on her 15 acres farm. She is part of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) movement. CSA’s, which exist throughout the USA, have become popular and are a way for consumers to purchase fresh, seasonal food directly from the farmer. The farmers offer “shares, memberships or subscriptions” to interested consumers which entitles them to receive a portion of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.
The advantages for the consumers are: ultra-fresh food with flavor and vitamin benefits, exposure to new vegetables and new ways of cooking, develop a relationship with the farmer who grows their food and learn more about how food is grown. The advantages for the farmers are: get to spend time marketing the food early in the year, receive payment early in the season which helps with the farms’ cash flow, an opportunity to get to know the people who eat the food they grow.
Persimmon Hill Farm offers half shares at $25/week, which provides a variety of vegetables for 2 people; $40/week for 4 people. The 'share' fee includes delivery to your home, of produce picked the same morning. It doesn’t get any fresher than that!
Kay delivers to Augusta, Martinez, Grovetown, Lincolnton, North Augusta and Aiken. To learn more about CSA’s or to buy a share in Persimmon Hill Farm, and start receiving your weekly delivery, contact:
Kay Pittman
706.825.0906
organicphf@hotmail.com
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