Value Added Farm Fresh C.S.A. Program

"Summer/Fall C.S.A. Program"

(To sign up for "Summer/Fall CSA", please click the link at the top of the home page and sign up on line.

 June-November (24 weeks)

$888.00 ($296x3 payments)

Pick up Locations:

Tues:   4-6p.m.

 Miller Branch Library

Elkridge Library 

Wed:  4-6p.m.

East Columbia Library

Fulton Elem.

Breezy Willow Farm is from 2-7p.m.

Thurs:  4-6p.m.

NEW!!  Howard Community College

Bonnie Branch Middle.

Breezy Willow Farm is from 2-7p.m.

Remember, we are a VALUE ADDED C.S.A. 

LOTS OF GOODIES PLANNED.  We are a value added,  "cream of the crop" assortment of farm fresh foods. We are a multiple farm C.S.A.,  which means, in  addition to what we grow on our farm we also link with several local farms and small businesses to plan what we will grow and offer in our weekly assortment. The growing methods of our linking farms are ;

" Certified Organic", which means they adhere to strict standards and are checked by the state of Md. each year.   "Natural," meaning that organic methods are used but the farm is not certified and "IPM," which is,  Integrated Pest Management.  Everything that is grown at Breezy Willow is"Certified Organic" and we have been using sustainable practices for the past 28 years.  Being good stewards of the land and raising animals the way nature intended is very important to us.  Our heritage chicks are happy being raised on pasture along with our sheep, alpacas and rabbits.  Our beef, pork and chicken are pasture raised and grass fed for us by 4 H small family farms.  

IT TAKES MORE THAN 1 FARM TO PROVIDE FOR A COMMUNITY AND IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE FOR MORE THAN 1 FARM.   Also, since we link with other small farms, it limits the crop failure risk that you will find in most other C.S.A.'s. If one farm has crop failure chances are that another farm will have it. If several of our farms have crop failure at the same time, we will source products as locally as possible.  Our goal is to stay within 100 miles in the state of Md. but sometimes it is necessary to go out of state to Pa. Va.etc. to still give you the value in your weekly share.  Members understand that we are at the mercy of "Mother Nature".   

Our program offers a wide variety of items and we offer many heirloom varieties of vegetables like the ones our grandparents grew. Foods that are grown for flavor and nutrition rather than long distance hauling. We are a value added C.S.A designed to feed a family of four.

 An example of a week in June: 1 quart of strawberries, 1 pint of blueberries, 1lb. spring lettuce mix, 1lb. spinach, 3 lbs. of potatoes, 1lb. of beans, 1 bunch of spring onions, 1 lb. of asparagus, your choice of freshly baked bread from "Great Harvest" which may include our own farm fresh eggs, herbs or honey.  Sweet breads and rolls will be available from "The Breadery".  You will also receive a dozen eggs weekly. On the last week of every month you will receive another farm fresh goodie such as eggs, fresh fruit jam, cheese, honey, etc. on a rotating basis. Pick your own herbs are available as part of our program.  You are welcome to pick from a wide variety.

 What seasonal fruits and vegetables can you expect to receive?

 Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, plums, nectarines, cantaloupes, melons, apples, pears, plums, tomatoes, sweet corn, beets, radishes, candy onions, assorted beans, assorted squash, potatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, spinach, swiss chard, peas, asparagus, eggplant, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.  We also have a trade table so you welcome to trade 1 item per week if there is something else that would suit your family’s preference.

  If  you go on vacation or unable to pick up for any reason, you may have a friend or co-worker pick up for you.  If no one picks up, you are still responsible for payment as it is a seasonal commitment and your food will be donated to the Howard County food bank. 

Certain products are available for sale by the pound, such as our premium quality local grass fed beef, chicken, pork, and lamb.  Other items available for sale include our own eggs, soaps, natural honey including our own lavender honey that is infused with our organically grown lavender. New for 2012 are locally crafted artisan cheeses made with cow, sheep and goats milk, locally grown and milled flours, honey mead kits and more.  You may also order these items online.

Dont forget to sign up on our mailing list and receive our newsletter!

                                              Thank you for supporting local farms and small business!

  RJ, Ken, Jason, Casey & Our Wonderful Working Shares.

March 5 - May 24 (12 weeks)

Total cost of the season $456.00
Payment options:
Full payment of $456.00 due now 
Or
Two payments of $228.00, first payment due now, 
second payment due at first pick up.

Please mail the "Application/Brochure" with your payment

 Click Here to download your " Application/Brochure".

 Breezy Willow Farm

P.O. Box 134

West Friendship, Md.  21794.

We will acknowledge your payment by email.

What’s It All About?????

The Early Bird Spring C.S.A. has a lot to offer.  It is when we begin to break the ground for spring plantings.
                 So,  what is available in March and April?

 Locally, from cold storage we will be able to offer root crops such as potatoes, onions, beets, turnips, apples and pears etc. Assorted lettuces will be greenhouse grown. Occasionally mushrooms will be included from Pa. Assorted citrus including Naval oranges, Blood oranges, Sweet juice oranges and Red Grapefruit will be shipped from Florida.

                 What can you expect in May?

This is what spring is all about.  Assorted tender lettuces, spinach, strawberries, asparagus, new baby potatoes, carrots, beans, peas, spring onions, assorted herbs  etc.

 Breads will be baked by “Great Harvest,” made with freshly milled premium flour and our own farm fresh eggs, honey or  herbs may be added.  Fruit bread and rolls will be baked for us by "The Breadery".   Basically the program will be the same as our Summer/Fall program except some items will be coming from a wider range.

Our program is "Value Added", so in addition to 8 assorted fruits and vegetable weekly, you will receive your choice of bread, a dozen eggs and "Pick Your Own Herbs"  You may pick from a large variety.  The last week of each month, instead of eggs, you may choose another farm fresh item such as jam, noodles, honey, soap, cheese etc. on rotating basic. 

 As always you may still purchase additional farm fresh items when you pick up such as honey, jam, meats, cheese, soap, freshly milled flour, Michelle's Granola, organic noodles, beans, raw sugar, spices and more.

 Wondering what the Summer/Fall season has to offer beginning in June?  Go to the home page and click on Summer/Fall C.S.A.  This is the heart of our program  with lots more  farm fresh goodies.  

Want to know what others are saying about our program?  Check out reviews on www.localharvest.org    

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL AGRICULTURE & SMALL BUSINESS!
                 RJ, Ken, Casey, Jason and Company. 

 New!  Makes a great gift!   Our own 3 gourmet jams in a wooden crate, Sparkling Cranberry, Peach Brandy and Raspberry Amaretto. The crates are made by the American Veterans, we wrapped them up so they are ready to give as a gift. $20.00.  CSA member price is $18.00. 

 New! Our Alpaca scarfs have arrived.  We are working with several alpaca farms to combine the wool and have these scarves made.  Beautiful, warm,baby alpaca.  Assorted colors.  $60.00.  CSA member price is $50.00.  

Thanks Laura!

• Nonstick vegetable oil spray
• 1 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 ¹/8 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pinch ground black pepper
• Pinch ground cloves
• Pinch ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
• 1/4 cup Amaretto Liqueur
• 3 firm but ripe Bosc pears, cored, cut in half lengthwise and then cut into quarters, pears should not be peeled
• Whipped cream
• 9 inch round cake pan with 2 inch high sides

Preparation

Serving Size

2 med. cippolini onions chopped fine

2 Tbs fresh ginger grated

3 1/2 Cups of precooked and mashed squash (I used a butternut type)

1/2 Apple chopped fine

4 Cups water

Salt

1 parmasan rind

In olive oil saute onions and ginger. Add pureed or mashed squash, apple and water. Boil till apple is mush. If soup is too chunky blend half and pour back. Add the parmasan rind and cook for 5-10 min before serving. Serves 4.

If Deloris's Fried Chicken will help make a friend, this recipe will help make best friends.

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1- 1lb package powder sugar
• 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1- 12 oz package chocolate chips

In a standard mixer fittrd with a paddle attachment, combine peanut butter and powdered sugar until well mixed. Add Vanilla Wafers, mix until blended well, and press mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish. Put in refrigerator to chill. In the meantime, warm heavy cream in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and stir until melted. Pour over peanut butter mixture. place in refrigerator to stiffen. Cut into squares. Enjoy!