Dear students (who have access to a kitchen),
If you are looking for a fresh, local, and affordable food option for the fall semester, please consider signing up for a CSA.
Birdsfoot Farm:
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. To sign up, please fill out this form https://forms.gle/dLBDjnGXYniTrHmLA
Price: $410
Student CSA dates: 8/29 – 12/5
Deliveries: Boxes of fresh, local food are delivered weekly on Fridays to a common location in Potsdam (NOTE: if we get at least 6 apartments to purchase a CSA share, then we will have a pickup location right on campus)
What is a CSA?
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 housemates. If you have any questions please reach out to me at gradwekm@clarkson.edu.
Interested in more local food options?
Check out the Local Food Guide for more local options and information. If you will be on campus over the summer as well, a great option for you might be the Kent Family growers’ CSA who deliver high-quality produce boxes from mid-June to the beginning of November.