Hi, A friend who lives in HP suggested that I forward this information to you, so it can be posted on the neighborhood message board. I hope that's possible. If you need anything further, or if this information isn't in a format you can use, please let me know. I'd just like to get the information out in an efficient way. I work in Highland Park, and recently volunteered to spread the word about a possible new pickup point in HP for Harvest Valley Farms' CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. CSA is a very cool national program where a household buys a seasonal "share" in a local farm and, in return, get first pick of fresh produce every week starting in June through the fall. I used to drive all the way to their farm in Bakerstown to pick up every week, and I very selfishly would prefer to get a group together in the city. Harvest Valley is at the zoo's farmer's market, too -- I think their stuff is the best -- but there's far less hassle with CSA. Art King, one of the brothers who runs Harvest Valley Farms, already has someone in HP who is willing to host the pick-up every week. He needs a minimum number of families enrolled in order for it to make sense for him. The details are in the attachments. The "rules" are very flexible, so it's possible for one family to sign up and then share the cost and weekly take with another family. You can send someone else to pick up your produce, too, so it won't go to waste if you're out of town or just can't get to HP between 4 and 7 p.m. This is a fantastic way to support an innovative family-owned farm that we're lucky to have so close by -- and to get a supply of produce to eat the same day it's been picked. The difference in the taste and quality, over what's available in even the higher-end stores, is like day/night.Thanks for your help,Beth--- On Tue 04/05, Art & Kathy King < kings5@nauticom.net > wrote: From: Art & Kathy King [mailto: kings5@nauticom.net]To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;@excite.comDate: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 09:17:19 -0400Subject: New CSA I would like to introduce you to Harvest Valley Farms CSA. This is an all new CSA drop site in the Highland Park area. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Now you can get fresh, local, fruits and vegetables for your family delivered right to your neighborhood. I'm sure you have seen Harvest Valley Farms at the Highland Park or East Liberty farmers markets. We grow over 58 varieties of fruits and vegetables. But now you will not have to wait in line or fight traffic or settle for what is left. Your "share" of the harvest will be delivered and ready for you to pick up just minutes from your home at your convenience. Your family deserves the very best tasting, fresh, local, fruits and vegetables you can buy. Now it is easier than ever to get them with Harvest Valley Farms CSA. There are three ways to join or get more information: the attached information, our website www.harvestvalleyfarms.com, or call 724-443-5869.Please forward this information to your friends and neighbors. Thanks & Have a Great Day,Art HARVEST VALLEY FARMS"We picked it fresh for you today"www.harvestvalleyfarms.comAttachment: Pittsburgh CSA Flyer 2005.doc (307.21KB) _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!