Atlanta
Congregation Shearith Israel is the heart of the in-town Atlanta Jewish community. Their Rabbi, Hillel Norry, is a passionate vegetarian committed to educating the community about organics and conscious consumerism. Tuv Ha’Aretz coordinator, Naomi Rabkin sees Tuv Ha’Aretz as a “creative way to attract adults and families interested in healthy and responsible lifestyle choices connected to Jewish identity.”
Shearith Israel partners with Riverview Farms, a truly “local” farm, only 1 hour north of Atlanta. Riverview Farms provides Tuv Ha’Aretz members with organic vegetables and delicious fruits including blackberries, melons and apples.
Registration is now CLOSED for the 2009 season.
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Meet the Farmers |
Site: Cong. Shearith Israel
Farm: Riverview Farms
CSA website: Click here
Contact: Naomi
Season: Sept. 9th – Nov. 25th
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Congregation Shearith Israel CSA Farm: Riverview Farms
Farmer: Swancy Family
Riverview Farms is a certified organic family farm on 150 acres in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachians in Northwest Georgia. Our farm is bordered by the Coosawatee River which has created the bottomland that we cultivate. The farm has been in operation by the Swancy family for over 30 years and has been certified organic since 2000. Located just an hour north of Atlanta, we raise grass-fed beef, pastured Berkshire pork, and over 30 varieties of vegetables that are available through many small urban markets, a large CSA, and at restaurants.
Our endeavors are guided by our commitment to producing organic vegetables and meats using methods that are good for the land, good for the animals, and good for people like you. Our detailed attention to soil quality, animal husbandry, grass production, and diverse crops surpasses organic certification requirements. Our goal is to work with the environment to enliven the farm through the mutually supported functions of soil, grasses, and animals.
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| Harvest Schedule |
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Fall |
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| Arugula |
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| Beets |
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| Broccoli |
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| Cabbage |
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| Carrots |
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| Cauliflower |
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| Chinese Greens |
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| Collards |
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| Cucumbers |
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| Edamame soybeans |
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| Eggplant |
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| Garlic |
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| Green Beans |
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| Hot Peppers |
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| Kale |
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| Kohlrabi |
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| Leeks |
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| Lettuce |
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| Mustard Greens |
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| Okra |
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| Onions |
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| Peas |
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| Potatoes |
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| Radishes |
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| Salad Greens |
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| Shallots |
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| Spinach |
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| Sweet Peppers |
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| Swiss Chard |
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| Tomatoes |
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| Turnips |
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| Blackberries |
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| Blueberries |
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| Figs |
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| Melons |
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| Pears |
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| Strawberries |
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| Squash |
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| Zucchini |
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| Share Options |
Vegetable shares, fruit shares. |
