Vermont Vallet Community Farm is dedicated to sustainable organic agriculture using the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farming model.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1994
What is your primary product or service?
We are a CSA. We grow 50 different vegetable crops and deliver them to our members from late April through December. Members can choose which CSA shares they want.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We were members of a CSA in 1992 and the concept made so much sense we jumped in and started our farm in 1994. We quickly became a large CSA serving over 1000 families. Agronomy, budget processes, growing up on a farm, director of a non profit, to name a few.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our farm is close to Madison and we encourage our members to become involved; whether that means coming out to our events and festivals, being involved weekly as a 'worker share' member or hosting a pick up site.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our farm is located just west of Madison and we have 38 CSA pick up locations in and around Madison.
Provide detailed directions to your location
see our website www.vermontvalley.com
What type of payments do you accept?
Check and ACH withdrawl
Which areas do you service?
Madison and the surrounding area
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Barbara and David Perkins. Children: Jesse, Eric and Jonnah