Tampa CSA programs

So, I was on the phone with my brother yesterday because he asked on Facebook what a CSA was.  When I explained that is stands for Community Supported Agriculture, he wondered if there were any programs like the one from Fresh Fork Market in his town.  He lives in the Tampa, FL area, so I thought I would look it up and see what I could find.  Here's what I found:

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm (http://sweetwater-organic.org/)
While this is not the same type of program as mine, this is a CSA program.  In other words, the community can help by volunteering, shopping at their farmer's market and participating in educational programs about sustainable practices.  This farm is an organic farm, which means that they do not use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation, which is good for the environment.


Gateway Organic Farm (gatewayorganicfarm.com)
This is a small farm located in Clearwater, FL.  Their CSA program runs $500 for pick-up every 2 weeks (15 week program) or $900 for pick-up every week (30 week program).  According to their website, you will receive 6 to 8 different vegetables every week during growing season.  This program is similar to the program I am on, but it is specific to this farm. 


Urban Oasis Hydroponic Farm (http://urbanoasisfarm.com/)
Produce is grown in Carrollton, FL.  For $320 you get 10 weeks of locally grown produce.  You also get a 10% discount on additional purchases.


3 Boys Farm (http://3boysfarm.com/)
Another hydroponic operation, this group also does field growing for 7 months of the year.  They call themselves a Greengrocery.  You pay $100 to join the program for 5 years.  They contact you with a list of what is available each week and if you order, packages over $25 are delivered free.  If your package is less than $25, you pay a delivery fee of $2.50.


Steed Farm (steedfarm.blogspot.com)
Located in Plant City, FL.  They are currently seeking continued support for a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) here in Plant City. We will begin putting together produce boxes for weekly pick-up beginning in November 2010. Cost will be $22.50 and will include lettuces, greens, vegetables, herbs, and citrus.  Now, if you ask me, the citrus alone would make this worth it!


These are the programs that I could find with a short search.  There might even be more.  But if you are interested in a specific city, just let me know.  I will do the legwork in finding programs for you and give you some of the details (including website info).  After that, it's all up to you!