Los Angeles
Sinai Temple's involvement in the Hazon CSA program began with our Rabbi's vision for the synagogue. Rabbi David Wolpe wrote in regards to this,
"Kashrut is the Jewish expression of our stewardship of the earth. This is our synagogue's attempt to fulfill the ethical underpinning of the mitzvot."
Rabbi Ehud Sela, also at Sinai Temple, found our farmer at a farmer's market - Phil McGrath was the only one there who had heard of a CSA -
and the project was then taken up by Sinai's Green Committee.
Registration is now open for the 2010 Season.
Click below to download the materials you need to join the CSA:
Basic info - click here
Registration form page 1 - click here
Registration form page 2 (for the farm) - click here
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Site Information |
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Meet the Farmers |
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Site: Sinai Temple
Farm: McGrath Family Farm
Contact Info: Lisa
Spring Season: March 23rd to June 15th
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McGrath Family Farm:
Phil McGrath
 In essence, it is a mutually beneficial arrangement, where in exchange for your
commitment to buy a share in our farm’s harvest, we commit to grow exceptionally high
quality vegetables, herbs and fruit, and deliver a bountiful portion of it to you every week
of the season. Become a member of our CSA program and every week from April to
December you will receive a share of fresh, organically grown, in season produce
delivered to a convenient location in your neighborhood or ready for pick up at the farm.
We are located 55 miles north of Los Angeles and 7 miles from the coast which creates a
Mediterranean type climate for growing year round. With this tremendous advantage our
goal is to grow as many things as possible in a season. We grow everything from
strawberries and baby vegetables to legumes and flowers. This is not only attractive to
our customers, but it is also advantageous to our sustainable growing methods of crop
diversity and rotation.
This direct partnership between consumer and farmer is beneficial for everyone. Your
produce is fresher and it is organically grown. This means it is healthier for you, for the
agriculture workers/growers, and the environment. We take great pride in supplying our
customers with the freshest organic fruits and vegetables available. Most all of our
products are picked the same day they are delivered and nothing is ever over 24 hours
old. We strongly encourage you to visit our farm and look forward to doing business
with you.
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Harvest Schedule
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A sample harvest from a previous year is displayed below
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2010 Share Options |
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Organic fruits and vegetables.
Healthy Family Farm Eggs
Their chickens are truly raised on pasture and therefore provides eggs that are far superior in terms of nutrition and in the treatment of the animal then any organic supermarket egg. The price per dozen is only $3.50 (compared to $4.50 at the farmers markets). Click here to read more about the eggs. If you are interested in signing up please email Lisa at dlisarose@mac.com.
5 Spoke Creamery Cheeses
This is an optional monthly share of raw milk, grass-fed, kosher cheeses from 5 Spoke Creamery. There are 2 options per share; option A for $20 for 3 varieties, Option B for $26 for 4 varieties. More information below. If you are interested in signing up please email Lisa at dlisarose@mac.com. For more information click here.
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