Farm Open House held on April 5th, 2003: click here for random impressions of a first visit to Tierra Miguel!

City folks have come a long way from the days of Mom's lovingly tended, homegrown tomatoes. Supermarkets and super-sized farms have disconnected us from the soil and our need to protect it for our own good. Community Supported Agriculture is about a direct relationship between farmer and consumer with the purpose of creating sustainability. Enjoy weekly deliveries of freshly harvested, seasonal organic produce by becoming a subscribing member of the Tierra Miguel Farm.

• TMF 2003 Pledge Form (with prices and subscription instructions)
• TMF Welcome Letter (overview of Tierra Miguel and its activities)
• TMF Brochure

Sample newsletters with lists of produce deliveries for that week

• January 16
• February 5
• August 8
• September 5

The farmers at Tierra Miguel are on a mission to nourish the piece of land they work with tender care. No pesticides, only "living" compost will do to produce tasty, nutrition-filled veggies and fruits. They use natural fertilizers and insect control. By joining the CSA, you're supporting not only healthy food, but sound ecology, agricultural education and preservation of the land. Thus, we all reconnect to a conservation ethic and sense of community.

Caltech will become a drop-off point for the Tierra Miguel Farm beginning Friday, February 14, 2003. People interested in subscribing should fill out the pledge form (see document links at right) and then contact Tierra Miguel directly. Deliveries are every Friday, and you can become a member at anytime during the year. The pledge form shows the costs and the sizes of boxes available. The newsletters show exactly what was delivered for their respective week. Also, see the FAQs section of this page and visit the Tierra Miguel website for further information.

Would you like to visit the Farm? Perhaps try your hand at some farming? Attend workshops on Biodynamic Gardening and Permaculture (and more)? Tierra Miguel will be having an Open House on Saturday April 5th, 2003. Contact the site coordinator if you would be interested in going down for the day. We will try and arrange transport once we know how many are interested.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: $111 per month for a weekly boxes that will feed a family of 4. Larger boxes are available; as well as discounts for longer-term subscriptions. Download the pledge form for complete details.

Q: Can I join with others and share a box?
A: Yes. Email the Caltech site coordinator to be added to the Looking for Somebody to Share With list. (And check the list! It's updated daily) Two box sizes are available (see pledge form).

last updated: 4/7/03