Laughery Valley Growers

Contact Info

Description

FarmFreshCSA is operated by an agricultural cooperative, Laughery Valley Growers, composed of growers who own the coop, The coop hires packers as seasonal workers during the growing season. In 2011, LVG coop will have 17 growers harvesting fresh vegetables and fruits to fill 150 CSA boxes. Over the growing season subscribers can expect to find over 40 different vegetables and fruits in their CSA boxes.

The Laughery Valley Growers is a multi-farm agricultural cooperative owned by the coop members who grow produce for the CSA shares. A Board of Directors elected by coop members/growers leads the cooperative. All growers meet in the fall to make their produce commitments for the next growing season which determines how many shares to sell. An Executive Director (annual stipend) manages the direct market operation and a finance manager (annual stipend) handles subscribers' fee payments and grower s' sales payments. A part-time paid CSA Coordinator/Manager and Assistant Manager handles the ordering and packing of produce during the growing season. Part-time contract labor is hired for the Wednesday packing tasks.

CSA Details:
- Season:June through October
- Type:3rd party CSA service
- Since:2006
- No of Shares:150
- Full Share:$600/20wks large box; $400/20wks small box
- Work Req?No

Pick Up/Drop Off Points:

Walhill Farm, Batesville, IN  (Wed)
Members pick up their shares at Walhill Farm in Batesville, IN on Wednesdays, 3:45-7:00pm.
Address:857 Six Pine Ranch Road, Batesville, IN 47006 

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