CSA Shares

“Getting a CSA box every year from Greenwave Gardens not only means that we get the freshest and most unique organic produce there is, but that we are supporting local farmers in living a way of life that is caretaking of the land.” - Steve and Melinda Sauder

Green Wave Gardens is now offering a vegetable and fruit CSA program that begins the first Saturday in June, and runs through the third week of October. The 20 week program includes a variety of fruits and vegetables grown exclusively by Green Wave Gardens. We have two share options; the Full Share will feed a family of four for a week, while the Half Share will feed a family of two. We also offer a Late Season CSA that runs the last 10 weeks, August 14^th to October 16^th. All CSA Shares receive 15% off our market prices. Due to the number of CSA Shares being limited, please email info@greenwavegardens.com or call (509) 732-8896, for an application and more information.

 If you would like additional fruits or vegetables, please contact Green Wave two days in advance to have your order completed. Email and phone messages are both accepted and will be returned. Additional produce will require payment upon delivery or pick up. Any additional produce will also be priced 15% below our market prices.

 Price Guide for Green Wave Gardens Produce Shares

CSA Pick-Up and Delivery Options               

Pick-Up is available on Wednesdays or Saturdays between 8am and 1 pm at the Spokane Farmers’ Market’s NEW LOCATION on 5th Ave. between Division and Browne. Pick-Up is also available Wednesdays and Saturdays at the farm. We deliver in the Northport area (up to 30 miles) on prearranged basis.

 Why choose Green Wave Gardens’ CSA?–

➢       Variety, variety, variety!!!! -  At GWG we have an extensive collection of heirloom fruits and vegetables. Our collection of garlic, tomatoes, and apples alone make up over 200 varieties.

➢       Value -  Our CSA shares are priced 15% below our market prices, giving you more goods for your money.

➢       Late Season Share -  - Don’t love greens all that much? Buy a Late Season Share when the largest variety of veggies and fruits are ripe.

➢       Debit System -  If you’re in and out of town all summer and don’t want to waste your money by missing boxes we have a solution. Subscribe to our Farmers’ Market Share and you can shop our stand whenever you want and spend it how you want!

➢       Fresh, Local, Certified Organic!

Spokane Farmers’ Market Debit System

For our Spokane Farmers’ Market customers, we are now offering a new “Debit System” this year. Instead of receiving a weekly box, one can receive a line of credit that allows the customer to shop directly at our market stand and still receive 15% off market prices. Each week, the dollar amount of the produce chosen will be deducted from the account. This plan is perfect for people who want to take part in a CSA program, but are at times too busy during the season to receive a weekly box. It also allows complete control over the produce received from week to week. For example, if a customer wants to process tomatoes one week, they are able to get as many as are needed. Early arrival at market is strongly recommended for this program, as we operate on a “first come, first served” basis for all of our market customers.

 What is a CSA?

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. There are many beneficial and important reasons for choosing a CSA. The CSA concept is very simple. The farmers and consumer join together to create a market for reasonably priced, local, and organic food. The consumer enrolls into a CSA program and pays their share fee in early spring to help pay for the farmers’ operating costs for the upcoming year. By enrolling, the consumer is doing more than purchase food from a grower. They are allowing the farmer to farm with interest-free operating capital. In return for their investment, a share holder receives a steady supply of fruits and vegetables throughout the growing season. It is a great way for farmers who are trying to achieve their goals to have a mutually beneficial relationship with consumers, practice environmental sustainability, and educate the public & consumers on contemporary farm issues. Because there are no guarantees that all crops will succeed, the consumer shares a financial risk along with the farmer; however, the risk is small at Green Wave Gardens considering the extensive varieties grown, much like farming before the rise of monoculture crops. If one crop fails, many others are available to fill-in the gap. 

Many people do not realize the distance the average pepper or tomato travels to get to the produce section. On average, food makes a 1,300 mile trip to get to the store and then into the consumer’s hand. In comparison, the average CSA travels 200 miles and goes from the farm to the consumer in less than 48 hours. Each day that produce travels, it loses bits of its nutrition. CSA’s therefore, provide more nutritious food than you are able to buy at a typical store. CSA produce does not go through the extensive refrigeration, waxing, fumigation, or irradiation that is required to increase shelf life of conventional produce. Since there is no middle man involved, a CSA is able to deliver high-quality products at below market prices.

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