Baltimore CSA programs

Another friend has requested information on CSA programs in their area: this time Baltimore, MD.

1) One Straw Farm (http://www.onestrawfarm.com/csa.html): Three share types:  Pickup site-(farm chooses 8 items - $570), Market site full share - (you choose 8 items - $570),  Market Site -Half Share -(you choose 4 items - $290).  The half share programs are only available at market pick-ups, but this program has the most pickup sites I have ever seen!  They are taking reservations now and their share program runs June-Nov.

2) Calvert Farms (http://www.calvertfarm.com/csa_info.htm): A 20-week program that delivers to Baltimore, Delaware and Pennsylvania.  The cost is $500, although it appears that you may be too late to sign up for summer with this program.  They are, however, taking applications for the fall CSA which runs Oct 2-Nov 22 and costs $200.  This appears to be a traditional CSA in that it is vegetarian.

3) Cromwell Valley CSA (http://www.cvcsa.org/about.htm): This looks exciting because this farm has an orchard, complete with raspberries, strawberries and blackberries.  There U-pick farm is also open to members.  This CSA picks up at Cromwell Valley Park once a week.  This is a working CSA as you can commit to work a number of hours to reduce the fee in exchange for your share.  Or you can just pay a higher fee.  Regular share is $650 (or $575 + 2 3-hr work sessions) and the small portion is $375 (or $325 + at least 1 3-hr work session).  This is an interesting way to really get involved with your CSA.

4) Carrollton Manor Farm and Big White Barn CSA (http://bigwhitebarn.com/content/4211): This program has a full share (weekly $550) or half share (bi weekly $275). Runs June-October.

Here you go Lawrence, I hope these help.  These are the ones I found that actually deliver to Baltimore.  There are many others that deliver outside of Baltimore.