Dear students (who have access to a kitchen),
Price: $310
Student CSA dates: 8/28 – end of semester
Deliveries: Boxes of fresh, local food are delivered on Fridays to a common location in Potsdam.
Birdsfoot Farm, located south of Canton, has a student CSA option. This involves receiving a box of fresh produce each week throughout the semester. CSA stands for “community supported agriculture.” By purchasing a CSA share you are buying into a farm for a season. This is a great way to support local food and share the risks that a farmer takes on every season. If there’s a great carrot crop that will be reflected in the box. If there’s a poor garlic crop, you won’t get much garlic.
A CSA is a great way to force yourself to cook in-season produce. I’ve had a positive experience as a CSA member with Birdsfoot. If you like fresh food but can’t afford this then consider splitting a CSA with your house mates. To sign up, reach out directly through the farm’s webpage or email birdsfootfarm@gmail.com. If you have any questions please reach out to me at afrench@clarkson.edu.