Green Gate Farms

Contact Info

Description

Our CSA offers members a farm experience in a historic setting just a few miles east of downtown Austin. Members are encouraged to play and participate at the farm. With more than 150 rare breed animals -- including newborn Guinea Hogs -- a Children's Garden, Herb Garden, Outdoor Cooking Pavillion, Firepit, there is always something to do.

We have an open-door policy for volunteering, events, picnicking.

Most shares are picked up at our farm, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday; some are distributed in Hyde Park and Mueller neighborhoods and at schools like UT Charter Elementary, Khabele. Weekly flower shares are also available.

Our farm stand is open to the public Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. WiC accepted. Members can also purchase pastured meats, dairy, honey, eggs, flowers or supplement their share.

Each weekly share includes 8-10 varieties of certified organic vegetables bursting with flavor. We make an effort to combine familiar veggies (broccoli, cauliflower) with more unusual things (garlic scapes, tatsoi) in each share. A weekly newsletter explains the share contents, provides recipes and gives farm news.

Our certified organic family farm -- just eight miles east of downtown Austin off Decker Lane-- uses sustainable growing methods to raise the tastiest vegetables, herbs, flowers and meat possible. Our food is all local, all the time! No synthetic pesticides/fertilizers ever.

Don't wait to reserve your share of the harvest. New online ordering system makes Community Supported Agriculture membership extremely easy. In addition to certified organic vegetables, you can order eggs, flowers, meat, dairy, honey, and other local treats.

CSA Details:
- Season: March through December
- Type: Single farm
- Since: 2006
- No of Shares: 100
- Full Share: Please see, www.greengatefarms.net
- 1/2 Share: Half the full price
- Work Req? No

Pick Up/Drop Off Points:

- Austin Home Based School  (Tue)
Members pick up their vegetable shares on Tuesdays, 3:00-Meat, flowers and eggs can be special ordered.
Address:    600 East 50th Street
Austin, TX 78751

- Green Gate Farms  (Tue Fri Sat)
Members pick up Tuesdays, 4-6; Fridays, 12-6; Saturdays, 10-2
Contact:    Erin Flynn
Phone:    512-949-9831
Address:    8310 Canoga Avenue,Austin, TX 78724

- Hyde Park  (Tue)

- Mueller Neighborhood  (Sat)
Members pick up their shares in Mueller
Contact:    TBA

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