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In 2005, Devora Kimelman-Block heard about the Hazon CSA program through her husband (NY Rider, Jason Kimelman-Block), and was inspired to start a CSA at her synagogue, Tifereth Israel. After a successful CSA season, Tifereth Israel decided to merge their efforts with Hazon, to become a Hazon CSA community, and expand the educational and community-building potential of their CSA.
Tifereth Israel partners with Good Fortune Farm, which provides 30 members with local, organic, vegetables.
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Meet the Farmers |
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Site: Tifereth Israel
Farm: Good Fortune Farm
Contact: Devora
Season: May-November
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Good Fortune Farm
Mike and Michelle Klein
1. Where is your farm located and how long have you been farming there?
We are in Brandywine Maryland, about 20 miles directly south of Washington DC, and have been farming for 9 years.
 2. When did you start farming? What motivates you to farm organically?
We started in 1997. Our motivation comes from concerns over chemical exposure, holistic farming approach and market demand for organic produce.
3. How many months a year do you farm?
We farm for ten months: February to November (with the potential to grow 12 months)
4. How many crops do you grow, and of the crops that you grow, which ones are you especially proud of?
We grow 60 crops with many more varieties (for example we could potentially grow 15-20 types of herbs) We’re especially proud of our asparagus and potatoes.
5. What is one benefit and one challenge of organic farming and selling products locally?
A benefit is higher value and strong demand. The challenges included limited production abilities, demand being greater than supply, and explaining shortfalls
6. How do you view your relationship to CSA customers?
Sometimes I feel like the captain of a cruise ship - I need to communicate with my clients and make sure they are aware of my (our) situation, and know what to expect.
 7. What is one thing you would like Hazon CSA members to know about your farm?
We try very hard to produce a sufficient amount of vegetables every week but it is very challenging to maintain a steady production with the variety of environmental and biological factor we can not control.
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Fun and educational programs will be offered during the season. Stay tuned for more information |
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Share Options |
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Vegetable shares are available from Good Fortune Farm.
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