In 2021, Nativity partnered with nine other Raleigh congregations in a program to support our local Black farmers. The program, called Farm to Church Community Supported Agriculture or CSA, was launched by the Rural Advancement Foundation International -USA (RAFI-USA). CSAs have become a popular way for consumers (CSA members) to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer and to build a caring relationship with that farmer. The members buy a share of a farmer’s production up-front which helps the farm’s cash flow and allows the farmer to plan their crop production in a way that limits food waste and farm expenses. The members benefit by receiving weekly fresh and nutritious farm products.
The first delivery to Nativity for the spring CSA 2023 will be on Saturday, April 22. There will not be a delivery on May 27 (Memorial weekend). The last delivery will be on June 24. Shares can be purchased online beginning on February 15 (more details later) and run for one month.
Free range eggs can be purchased now from LaKay Farms even though we are not currently in a CSA delivery season. Orders need to be placed online by 6 pm on Thursday. The eggs will be delivered directly to your home.
All church members of congregations participating in the Farm to Church CSA are invited on February 11, 2023 at 10 am to a spring planting day at two farms. The farms are located at 1937 Lickskillet Road, Warrenton, NC (JAC Farm), or 273 Horace Perry Road, Warrenton, NC (Edwards Farm) . Lunch will be provided. If you plan to participate, please let Sanda know by using either email (edwardsfarm.nc@gmail.com) or the phone (252-314-1074).
If you would like to participate in the CSA or need more information, please contact me directly at cwsigel@aol.com.
— Carl Sigel