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Caretaker Farm

Contact Info

Name: Don Zasada
Email:
Phone: 413-458-9691
1210 Hancock Road

Description

Please visit our website at www.caretakerfarm.org to view information regarding our CSA program.

General Information: Caretaker Farm, established in 1969, is a community supported farm providing the year-around provision of vegetables and fruits for 250 families and the annual training of 3-4 apprentices within the framework and principles of organic agriculture.

The farm, while primarily directed to vegetable production, has mixed livestock, a small orchard, three greenhouses, and a bakery. The farm, which covers 35 acres, is bisected by a small river and is part of an extended rural valley.

Details about Internship/Apprenticeship:

The workweek is challenging and long (5 and 1/2 days and up to 60 hours), and the work itself is attuned to, and dependent upon, qualities of caring, persistence, initiative, and teamwork.

CSA Details:
- Season:June through February
- Type:Single farm
- Since:1991
- No of Shares:250
- Full Share:Varies
- Work Req?Yes: 2

Pick Up/Drop Off Points:

Caretaker Farm

Contact:Don Zasada & Bridget Spann
Phone:413-458-9691
Address:1210 Hancock Road, Williamstown, MA 01267 

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