The Farm - Sundays and Wednesdays: 2 - 7pm

JCC of Northern Virginia (Fairfax) - Wednesdays: 4 - 7pm. Additional delivery charge of $44 for the season ($2 per week) applies.

Friendship Heights, DC - Sundays: on a porch after 5:30pm <---- this is a co-op. Here's how it works. 

Mt. Pleasant, DC - Sundays: on a porch after 5:30pm <---- this is a co-op. Here's how it works.

We are interested in setting up more Co-Op pick-up locations convenient to where you live!

It is members’ responsibility to pick up shares within scheduled distribution hours. Remaining shares may be donated.

Restoring the connection between people and farms, CSA allows you to enjoy the freshest produce while advancing economically viable and ecologically responsible farming.
Local food systems keep money spent on food closer to home to support local farmers. When you know where your food comes from, you can choose food that meets your expectations for quality, taste, and environmental sensitivity.

THE SEASON
We are looking forward to the ninth season of Stoney Lonesome Farm's CSA program! 

Our harvests run from late May through mid-October, totaling 22 weeks of produce for the season. While the amount of produce will vary through the season, one share should be suitable for two veggie-loving adults, or a few weekly meals for a larger family. 

WHAT'S IN A SHARE?
We provide 22 weekly shares of seasonal produce, from late May into October. While the amount of produce will vary through the season, one share should be suitable for two veggie-loving adults, or a few weekly meals for a larger family.
Here is a sample of what you can expect: See 2009 season's photos from one of our members!

Early-Season: sugar snap peas, lettuce (varieties) & hearty greens, carrots, brassicas, & herbs…
Mid-Season: summer squash, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic, beans, herbs, & cut flowers…
Late-Season: remaining summer crops, a return of lettuces & hearty greens, root crops, winter squash, herbs, & cut flowers …

Also included is our newsletter, The Weekly Share, with recipes & updates from the farm.

PARTICIPATION & HELP ON THE FARM
Community participation is an essential aspect of our CSA program. A strong connection between members and the farm provides much needed assistance to the farm at key moments through the season. We’ve also found that CSA members who contribute to farm projects enjoy an enriched CSA experience. It’s fun!
We ask, but do not require, that members help us on harvest days twice each season. This help need not be physically demanding as there are many ways to assist, sun or shade.

CSA SPOTS ARE NOW OPEN! DOWNLOAD THE 2012 BROCHURE & SIGN UP!

Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole system designs throughout the Americas for the last 18 years focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design to increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. The founder of both Ecologia, LLC, Edible & Ecological Landscape Design and Project Bona Fide, an international non-profit supporting agro-ecology research. Michael currently offers design consultation, implementation services and workshops specializing in urban/suburban edible landscapes, rain water harvesting, holistic farm design and anything to do with fungi. In his spare time he is building a circular strawbale home in Frederick, Maryland.

Michael Judd has worked with agro-ecological and whole system designs throughout the Americas for the last 18 years focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design to increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. The founder of both Ecologia, LLC, Edible & Ecological Landscape Design and Project Bona Fide, an international non-profit supporting agro-ecology research. Michael currently offers design consultation, implementation services and workshops specializing in urban/suburban edible landscapes, rain water harvesting, holistic farm design and anything to do with fungi. In his spare time he is building a circular strawbale home in Frederick, Maryland.

The Cost of a Regular Share in our 2012 CSA Program is $748 for the season, which averages to $34/week for twenty-two weeks of delicious, fresh, and ecologically grown vegetables, plus a wonderful experience for your household through the growing season. Farm events, educational opportunities, and even bonus harvests enhance the value of your participation in our CSA program. We provide a newsletter with each weekly share, containine recipes and updates on upcoming farm events.

Participants in our Harvest Help program receive a reduced price on their share in exchange for helping with twelve of the twenty-two weekly harvests. The cost of participating in the the 2012 Harvest Help program is $375, and requires a special application process and calendar commitment. 

Click here to get directions to our farm.

Our harvests run on Sunday & Wednesday mornings, from 7:30am to 12:30pm. Participants pick either Sunday or Wednesday as their consistent day to help with gathering and processing of the farm's harvest. Each harvest lastsapproximately 4 hours.

The harvest work will involve a variety of tasks, from picking vegetables, herbs and flowers, to sorting, washing, and packing the picked produce. We ask that the same person come for all 12 of the harvests. It takes time to train folks to do the different tasks, so the more time you are here, the easier the job.

TRAINING
We train all Harvest Help participants and work together the whole time. There is a short learning curve, but it is easy to get the hang of it. We work in groups and keep a good pace. Helpers get to know the gardens, the different edible plants, and the entire harvesting process, from the field to the pick-up station!

WHAT MEMBERS SAY…
"We really loved our experience this year and we can't wait until next May! "
- H.B., Centerville, VA
"This summer, the harvesting was so much fun and I met the coolest group of people."
- Y. B., Fairfax, VA
"I have been harvesting at the farm for the last 3 years and I can not say enough about the enjoyment I get. The wonderful fresh vegetables are an additional bonus, I would recommend this experience to anyone." 
- J. C., Gainesville, VA

APPLY for the Harvest Help Share by contacting us to schedule a farm tour & interview!

We are developing a new schedule for 2012- stay tuned! 

Expectations
Work hard
Think hard
Ask questions
Show up to work on time and acquire proper equipment for work on the farm
Understand that we will have long and hard days but also short and easy days

Free Time
When you work on a farm time off becomes very valuable. Rest is essential to ensure prime performance while working.
A stream runs through the back of our farm, in the forest, and our land includes 60 acres of wooded trails ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, running, photography and fishing. There is a deep swimming hole on the farm. We encourage their use!

Apply
Interested applicants please fill out the Apprenticeship Application and mail or email it to us. We will then contact you to schedule a farm visit and interview.

Don't hesitate to contact us with questions.