Blue Gate Farm

Contact Info

Description

Established in 2005, we are a small, family-owned farm. We started this venture to create an economically and ecologically self-sustaining homestead that provides an ongoing connection to the land for ourselves, our families and our guests.

We raise high quality, chemical-free vegetables, herbs, chickens (eggs) and bees (honey & wax) which are sold through the Des Moines Farmers Market and our CSA. Homemade products include jam & jelly and herb syrups (using fruits/herbs grown on our family land), and hand-spun yarn.

Each week members will receive a box of fresh produce (approximately 5-15 lbs) for a 19-20 week period in the summer, (typically early June through October) or four deliveries in November-December. One share provides approximately enough produce for two veggie-loving adults per week. Des Moines deliveries are made to Ritual Cafe in Downtown Des Moines Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30pm. A newsletter is e-mailed out prior to each delivery keep members informed about box content, coming harvest, farm activities, and recipes. Events are also planed for member orientation, work days, visits to the farm, and social gatherings. You are welcome to add your name to our waiting list for future seasons.

CSA Details:
Season:  May through December
Type: single farm
Since: 2006
No of Shares: 40
Full Share: $450/season for Summer 2011 Share (June-Oct) $225/season for Winter 2010 Share (Nov-Dec). 2011 price TBA
Work Req? No

Pick Up/Drop Off Points:

Blue Gate Farm  (Tue Wed)
Members may pick up their shares on-farm Tuesday afternoons or Wednesdays
Contact: Jill Beebout / Sean Skeehan
Phone: 641/203-0758
Address: 749 Wyoming St, Chariton, IA 50049

Ritual Cafe  (Tue)
Members may pick up their shares on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 pm
Contact: Jill Beebout / Sean Skeehan
Phone: 641-203-0758
Address: 1301 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

The Next Chapter  (Tue)
Members may pick up their box on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Contact: Jill Beebout or Sean Skeehan
Phone: 641-203-0758
Address: 202 E Robinson St (SW corner of the town square), Knoxville, IA 50138 

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