CSA – Farmers on 57th

The Value of a CSA Share: 2020 Member Survey Results

Andrea Lucy March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021CSA

Just like that, another growing season at Farmers on 57th is here. Amidst all the turmoil of last spring came the delightful pivot to sign up more Harvest Box CSA Members than ever before to eat hand-grown food straight from the farm. After receiving harvest boxes for 20 weeks filled with fresh veggies and herbs, 56% of our members participated in a survey to share their experiences. 100% of the CSA members who filled out the survey felt that being a CSA member was beneficial to them, and here are a few of the reasons why: Affordable Farm Fresh Vegetables…

Love from Farmers on 57th amidst COVID 19

karen April 1, 2020 July 20, 2020Community

Well, what a predicament we all find ourselves in. Our hearts are deeply pained for all the people suffering, those who are unwell or worried for their loved ones. You are foremost in our thoughts. Top of mind are the residents of George Pearson Centre, many of them fellow gardeners, who live in the long-term residential care facility on whose grounds we farm. All precautions are being taken to protect this community of people who are so appreciative and supportive of the little farm outside their bedroom windows, and who are an important part of our farm community. We are…

2019 Veggie & Flower Shares – Sign up now

karen April 27, 2019 April 27, 2019CSA, Get Involved, Opportunities

Wowza! Time is just flying by. We have been in the field for 2 months now turning in our cover crops and seeding the season of eating’s crops. We eat all year of course, but eating straight from the garden, the food we’ve grown ourselves, the food we grow for our community? So delicious. So fresh. The season of eating! It’s been a whirlwind of a start, setting up a new farm site on the western lawns of George Pearson Centre. Last year, we had to move from our old farmsite of 9 years, to make way for the bulldozers.…

MAY 12TH, 2018 – JOIN OUR WEEKEND FARM BUILD!

May 3, 2018 May 3, 2018CSA, Events, Get Involved, Volunteer, Work Party

Calling all weekend farm warriors: Mark your calendars! Saturday, May 12th 10am – 2pm Come to the George Pearson Centre for our Weekend Farm Build! Dress for rain or shine, and expect to get dirty as we build the new site for the Farmers on 57th Urban Farm. We’ll spend the day tackling a big mound of soil with our shovels and wheelbarrows and moving it to raise brand new farm beds for winter crops. What to bring: Sunscreen & hat Water bottle Gardening gloves (if you have them – otherwise we have some extras) Sturdy…

Sign up for your Harvest box now!

karen April 25, 2018 May 3, 2018CSA, Get Involved

Hey folks! The sun is shining, people are smiling and folks are thinking about what they’ll do this summer. Well, if you want to get your hands on some delicious & ridiculously fresh vegetables and whiling away the summer at Marpole’s neighbourhood farm, it’s time to sign up for our harvest box program. The first harvest box will be in our member’s kitchens May 29th. Sign up now. Space is running out.

First Annual Weed Takedown! Part Deux

karen July 24, 2017 July 24, 2017CSA, Events, Get Involved, Opportunities, Volunteer, Work Party

Sunday July 30th, 2017 10am-4pm Farmers on 57th Market Garden 650 West 57th Avenue Weeds happen every year, but this season we’re gonna win! This is part two of our end of July Weed Party Series. Come on out, get your hands in the soil, and help a farmer out. Please bring: Sunscreen Sunhat Water bottle Your own lunch/ snacks Gardening gloves (if you have them – we have some extras if you don’t) Kids welcome! Drop by anytime you like, even to visit.

Reserve Your Harvest Box Now!

karen April 6, 2017 May 11, 2017CSA, Programs

photo credit: Jaclyn Kaloczi

Beets are Ready!

July 20, 2016 August 9, 2016CSA

Beets harvested end of July for our 8th harvest box (of 20) of 2016.

Seeking CSA Members!

karen May 31, 2016 May 31, 2016Get Involved, Opportunities

Join our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Pick-up farm fresh veggies every Tuesday, 20 weeks June-October. Register online before our first harvest date June 7th and enjoy the freshest lettuce greens you’ve ever tasted. www.www.farmerson57th.ca/csa/ “We encourage you to visit the farm. Make it your weekly staycation getaway! Harvest day pick-up we enjoy warm afternoons in the sun, talking with people about what’s up in the market garden. Your kids run on the lawn, pick raspberries and poke around the garden. You meet your friends to picnic and visit. Or you grab your grub and rush home to cook up…