by Carl Sigel
Win, win, win: Support local black farmers, obtain nutritious produce, help build the Beloved Community, and save the planet by joining the Farm to Church CSA.
Since Nativity’s earliest days, one of the cornerstones of our mission has been to explore how we grow, eat, and share food.
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 Fall sign-up will begin on Wednesday, August 30 and run through Wednesday, September 20. Fall deliveries will begin on Saturday, September 23. Eight weekly deliveries to Church of the Nativity will be at about 11:30 am. The prices for a half share will be $125 (produce for two for about a week) and $250 for a full share.
The online store will be setup for orders via credit/debit card or check. Checks should be made out to Singing Stream Farm, and mailed to 2693 Horseshoe Rd, Creedmoor NC 27522. For those placing orders via the online store use the following link: https://app.barn2door.com/51vo9, Once you select the share type and get to the checkout. the default is debit/credit. If paying by check, click the drop down arrow and select cash/check.
For any questions: Email Carl Sigel