Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a mutually beneficial partnership between a farmer and a community of members. Members purchase shares of the farm and in exchange receive a weekly delivery of fresh locally grown produce as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land and participating directly in food production.
TaylOrganic Farm is a family-owned and operated farm just southeast of the Atlanta perimeter in Henry County, Georgia. Neil and Marcia Taylor along with dedicated local workers grow some of the finest Southern vegetables, figs, and berries in the Southeast.
The Chinese Shaolin Center in Marietta is partnering with TaylOrganic Farm in Henry County to receive a weekly delivery of locally grown fruit and vegetables through a CSA program. There are currently 20 members participating in the Marietta CSA program.
For more information please send an email to mariettacsa@gmail.com
Provides fresher more nutritious and better tasting food
Helps preserve local family farms and our rural landscape
Supports a strong regional economy by keeping local money in the community
Saves on transportation costs & reduces environmental impact
Keeps people connected to the source of their food
Builds a sustainable society
Strawberries
What is a Fruit Share?
In addition to your CSA share box, a supplemental fruit share is available. Full Fruit Shares receive 2 full pints or 2 lbs of seasonal fruit every week. Half Fruit Shares receive 1 full pint or 1 lb of seasonal fruit every week. For melons, full shares receive a large melon and half shares receive a small melon. You can also split a full fruit share with a friend.
Upcoming Fruit Schedule
April-May: Strawberries
May-June: Blueberries
July-August: Blackberries and Melons
August-September: Brown Turkey and Celeste Figs
Late Fall/Winter: Asian Pears, Tangerines, Pecans, Walnuts, Peanuts, Kumquats
Farm Fresh Eggs
Farm fresh eggs are available at $5/dozen to add to your CSA share.
Volunteering at the Farm
CSA Members are always welcome to visit the farm, but also volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Volunteering is a great way to help support the farm. Please contact Farmer Neil if you are interested in volunteering at the farm, 404-862-9394 or taylorganic@bellsouth.net.
Recycling Boxes and Fruit Baskets
CSA shares arrive in produce boxes. You can bring your own bags or box to take your produce home. If you want to take your produce home in the box that it was delivered in, please bring it back next week for recycling. These are special food grade boxes which cost the farmer around $2 each, so we want to recycle them. We also recycle the fruit baskets. You can bring them back when you are finished with them each week.