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CSA Program Details PDF 

Sign up  for the 2010 CSA program- ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!

If you have interest in learning more about our CSA farmshare program or writing us some questions then read on! There is lots of information about CSA's in this overview to give you a larger picture of our sustainable program. We always try to be available to folks willing to be a part of this great community-based movement. Just go to the link at the bottom of this page under "How do I sign up?" and click here to contact us. We will get back to you within day or two. Have a great fall friends :)

What is Community Supported Agriculture?


Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a grower’s alliance between farmers and consumers. Families and individuals who join the CSA receive a share of produce every week during the growing season (mid-May through mid-October). In exchange, members sign a contract for the season, agree to pay in advance, or through a payment plan and help with some of the work of harvest and distribution of the food. Members then pick up their food shares weekly at the farm, other area drop sites or are delivered for a small fee. (If the working model does not fit your lifestyle then we have a non-worker share, too!) Our partnership shares in the risks and rewards of small-scale farming: weather, insect damage, flooding, drought, etc. or good rains, perfect summers, bumper crops, etc.

Who is Danjo Farms?

Dan and Joanne Nelson are avid, professional natural gardeners. Since both of them grew up on farms in rural Iowa and Utah, they have dreamed of owning a small farm. They have had a sustainable farm since 1997 in Utah, then moving to Stockton, Missouri in 2002 on 80 acres. In January of 2006 they purchased 15 acres 5 miles south of Moberly, Missouri. Danjo Farms also holds social and educational events to celebrate local, sustainable farming and the community harvest. Danjo Farms is a single farm CSA program and can deliver a wide array of farm products to you and your family. They only out-source with companion farmers listed under "About Danjo". Currently they are out-sourcing some of the berries and some of the fruit as Danjo's orchard and brambles were just planted in 2007-8.

What is my share of the food grown?


The weekly food share includes an average of 7 to 9 vegetable items (up to a box / #20) for a full share and 5 to 7 vegetables items (up to a ½ box / #10) for a half share. A full share should be ample for a family of two to four adults who cook at home regularly and eat a lot of vegetables.  A half share is a good size for two adults who do not cook at home every night. A quarter share (up to a ¼ box / #5) is more than enough for a single person wanting locally grown food, too!

We try our very best to plan planting of the vegetable crops early enough and in succession to make these numbers work. Usually you will receive less produce early and late in the season, and more at the peak of the season. This is an optimal scenario as we have little control over Mother Nature (hail, drought, tornadoes, heavy winds, insect infestations, virus or bacterial infections, etc.)

Every week the share of produce will be different depending on the time of the season. Here are some basic examples of what might be in your share:
SPRING - snow peas, baby beets w/ greens, green onions, carrots w/ tops, lettuces, kohlrabi, radishes, chives and/or Italian parsley, spinach, broccoli, mustard greens, etc.
SUMMER –tomatoes, sweet and/or hot peppers, eggplant, okra, melons, cucumbers, onions, green beans, summer squashes, zucchini, basil and/or dill, etc.
FALL – winter squash, Swiss chard, carrots, potatoes, garlic, spinach, broccoli, pumpkin, lettuces, Chinese radish, sage and/or rosemary, etc.

Bulk quantities can be purchased for canning, freezing, and storage.  Call ahead for availability or order ahead of the season so we can grow them out for you!

We will also handle a wide variety of Missouri value-added products, herbs, meats, nuts, berries and fruit from other local farmers for an additional cost from our Country Store. These will be delivered “free of charge” with a paid share in season on regular drop-off days.

We will be blogging a newsletter every week with the farmshare information regarding produce, berries, and fruit available that week and recipes, articles of interest and farm news.

Who can join?


Membership is open to everyone in the greater Jefferson City-Columbia / Kirksville-Moberly, Missouri areas.  All shares offered may be split between more than one family or group of individuals. Families with children are especially welcome and we will arrange the shares farm work schedule to include children to the greatest extent possible.

What does it cost?

An initial $25 non-refundable deposit is required to join. The deposit will hold your place until sign-up and will then be applied against the cost of your share.  The remainder can be paid before May 9th, 2009. We do offer a payment plan during the season which would start the first of May and end the first of November ( 7 monthly payments ). Paying up front or paying monthly is up to you! If you have any other payment wishes, just ask!

 2010 Share Costs and Sizes


"Veggie Only" Full Share
Average of 7 – 9 vegetable items (up to a box / #20)
Share cost  = $675 for 24 weeks, only $29.17 per week!
Annual membership fee = $25
Work commitment = 12 hours during the season. Non-work additional charge $120

Total cost for a FULL work share is $700  / Total cost for a FULL non-work share is $820 per season


"Veggie Only" Half Share
Average of 5-7 vegetable items (up to  ½ box / #10)
Share cost = $325  for 24 weeks, only $13.55 per week!
Annual membership fee = $25
Work commitment = 6 hours during the season. Non-work additional charge $60

Total cost of a HALF work share is $350 / Total cost for a HALF non-work share is $410 per season

"Veggie Only" Quarter Share
Average of 4 - 5 vegetable items (up to quarter box / #5)
Share cost = $150 for 24 weeks, only $6.78 per week!
Annual membership fee = $25
Work commitment = 3 hours during the season. Non-work additional charge $30

Total cost of a QUARTER work share is $175 / Total cost for a QUARTER non-work share is $205 per season

     *NOTE: ounces per share at 7 days a week two meal periods a day = FULL / #1.43 per meal HALF / #.72 per meal / QUARTER / #.36 per meal

"Add Eggs Please" Share
Addition of one dozen eggs for 24 weeks
These are farm-fresh brown eggs from our chickens
grass-grazed in our pastures.

Total cost for a egg share is $60 per season

"Add Berries and Fruit" Share
.75 pounds of berries up to 4 pounds of fruit in season, from us and from other local Missouri farmers. These usually are minimally sprayed with man-made chemicals some organic in nature. (Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, raspberries,cherries, plums, nectarines, apricots, etc.) We are working towards our own orchard and the test fruit trees were planted 2006 -2009. Our orchards will be planted 2010 - 2012.

Total cost for a FULL berries and fruit share is $264 per season

Total cost for a HALF berries and fruit share is $132 per season

SOLD OUT! as of Feb 22, 2010 - NEW FOR 2010!!!! "Local Meats Please" Share - Full and Half shares available!

You will receive DANJO FARMS pasture-raised, naturally-grown pork and/or whole chickens in stock! Sounds simple? -  it is just that! Just pick it out or tell us what you want and pick it up! You will receive 10% more pork or chicken by purchasing this farmshare package - pork at 10% off any cut and chicken @2.50 a pound.

Total half share / add meats cost for 24 weeks at $5.00 per week = $120 for season - SOLD OUT!

Total full share / add meats cost for 24 weeks at $10.00 per week = $240 for season - SOLD OUT!

NEW FOR 2010!!!! "Add Fresh Baked Bread Please" Share

You will receive one loaf of fresh baked bread a week from Danjo Farms Country Bakery! Joanne will make you some wonderful home crafted breads rotating Honey Wheat, Country Oat, Garlic Foccacia, Sourdough French and Swiss Caraway Rye.

Total "Add Fresh Baked Bread Please Share cost for 24 weeks at $5.00 = $120.00 for season

NEW FOR 2010!!!! MISSOURI LEGACY BEEF from Salisbury, Missouri will be handling CSA BEEF farmshares in 2010!!! We are grateful to partner up with these cowboys to bring to you the best locally grown, naturally raised beef in America!! Just click here to see their products and packages for 2010!!!

Just click here to sign up now!

How does the work share work?
Each shareholder’s household contributes by assisting with the harvest of the shares a few times each year. This farm work takes place all days of the week except Sundays. This includes planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, washing, and packing that day’s picking from the fields. So, remember to bring your work clothes and appropriate shoes when coming to work. If the working model doesn’t fit your lifestyle then we have a non-worker share, too!  Several hours can be satisfied in one session depending on the number of participants a household brings.  Members will schedule these shifts with Dan and Joanne after joining the CSA program.

Where do I pick up my food?

Moberly and northern area members will coordinate pick-up at Danjo Farms Country Store. The Columbia and Jefferson City area members will coordinate pick-up at the Columbia Farmers Market or Ashland - Coyote Farm & Home Market.

Three drop point locations to serve you!
Coyote Farmers Market - 200 Maple St. - Ashland, Mo  / Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm

Columbia (to be announced) - Columbia, Mo 

Danjo Farms  - Moberly, Mo - 1210 Private Road 2717 / Thursday, Friday or Saturdays

We will offer home delivery within a reasonable distance for a nominal fee per week for the season. Let us know how we can serve you in getting your share to you.

All farmshare contracts will be filled weekly based with current produce in production. We try our best to fulfill our part of the contract. If you wish to have someone pick up for your share or are out of town, just contact us. We are willing to work with you always. yet - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR UN-PICKED UP WEEKLY FARMSHARES.  NO MAKE-UPS !

How do I sign up?

Right now! We are now taking new members for shares for the spring of 2010. Just click here. Call us at 660-263-1043 or 573-823-5452. We currently have 100 CSA farmshares available! These shares will go fast this next year, as there was a great demand for our program already in 2009. So, if you have questions or concerns please feel free to call us, e-mail us or send us a card in the mail. We will be glad to hear from you!

If you find this information old and we are all sold out of shares for the season, then e-mail us and get on our waiting list. We may have an opening or two up for grabs this season from dropouts.  We are also selling memberships for 2010. So if you are put on the waiting list, you will receive one of the first chances to sign up for next year.

Can I volunteer?

Yes! We are constantly looking for volunteer help daily. Give us a call and come out for a couple of hours to see the farm operation and help out.  We will do our very best to send you home with a sampling of produce and an appreciation of the benefits of local, sustainable and naturally grown products. We would always like the opportunity to meet you.  We will be at the local farmers markets through out the week. If you cannot catch us there then stop by the farm – we would love to show you around!

 
 

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