Announcing our 2023 CSA!
Thank you for your interest in our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program! For those who would like to learn more on the origin and history of CSA, please read here. Our team of BIPOC farmers is working hard to offer you a diversity of the freshest and most flavorful produce. Everything is grown locally in Alameda County at our farm in Sunol, CA. We take pride in growing a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruits which are not always available in the market. Our focus is especially on vegetables and herbs of the Pan-Asian diaspora considering we are Ilocano (of the Philippine Archipelago), Chinese, and Indian. It is very important for us to grow the foods we were nourished with by our parents and ancestors. The agroecological practices we follow on our CCOF-certified organic farm, from building compost and seed saving to low-till practices and companion planting (and many more), guarantee the excellent quality of our harvest (every week or more often!). See below for our seasonal availability. We are also planning to host a few farm events during the season to welcome you to our small and beautiful farm located in the Sunol AgPark. Stay tuned for updates on our IG (@feralheartfarm) page and sign-up for our mailing list here!
A typical CSA box will have 10-15 items (see details below) chosen to guarantee diversity, freshness and quality. Farmers’ discretion will decide the contents every week. Thanks for your trust in us!
In Spring:
Alliums: Spring Onion, Green Garlic, Garlic Scapes
Roots: Radish, Daikon, Turnip, Beet, Carrot
Greens: Spinach, Chard, Collard, Cabbage, Kohlrabi, Head Lettuce, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Bok Choy, Celtuce, Purslane
Vegetables: Peas, Fava Bean, Artichoke
Herbs: Dill, Cilantro, Parsley, Fenugreek, Mint, Oreganos, Thyme, Rosemary
In Summer:
Alliums: Garlic, Shallot, Onion
Roots: Beet, Carrot, Spring Radish, Daikon
Greens: Malabar Spinach, Amaranth Greens, Molokhia, Sweet Potato Greens, Gongura (Roselle leaves), Chard
Vegetables: Kohlrabi, Cabbage, Tomato, Tomatillo, Shishito Pepper, Hot Pepper, Sweet Pepper, Eggplant, Long Bean, Summer Squash, Okra, Bitter Melon, Ridge Gourd (Luffa), Bottle Gourd (Opo), Romano Bean, Green Bean, Cucumber
Herbs: Basil (Italian, Purple, Thai, Tulsi), Perilla and Shiso, Parsley, Papalo, Huacatay, Lemon Verbena
Fruits: Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Blackberries, Ground Cherries, Blueberry Grapes (Kanoa’s Dad’s farm)
In Fall:
Alliums: Garlic, Shallot, Onion, Leek
Roots: Jicama, Sweet Potato (Orange, White, Purple-fleshed and Japanese), Radish, Daikon, Turnip, Beet, Carrot, Celery Root, Rutabaga
Greens: Tatsoi, Bok Choy, Mizuna, Gailan, Collard, Kales, Mustard Greens, Chard, Lettuce
Vegetables: Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Winter Squash (Butternut, Delicata, Kogiku, Blue Kuri, Red Kuri), Wax Gourd/Ash Gourd, Tomatoes, Tomatillos, All Peppers, Eggplants, Long Bean, Romano Bean, Fresh Black Eyed Pea, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Napa Cabbage, Celery, Celtuce
Herbs: Cilantro, Parsley, Papalo, Huacatay, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Sage, Oreganos, Thyme
Fruits: Pomegranate, Persimmon, Apple (Kanoa’s Dad’s farm)
Our CSA bag will be offered every other week (10 bags total) from July 14 to November 17. There are a couple of options based on how many people there are in your household. A single share is good for up to two people while a full share is perfect for up to four. The prorated price will be calculated based on the date you join. For example, if you join by Aug 10, there will be 8 total bi-weekly boxes till end of the season which will cost 80% of the total amount listed below. Please select the appropriate option based on your needs:
Full-share every other week (up to 4 adults) $1000*
Single-share every other week (up to 2 adults) $500*
Since we are a small operation (both farm size and crew size), we are currently able to provide pick-up only. Based on your location, please choose the right option (Sunol at the farm / North Oakland / West Oakland / Cleveland Elementary School (Oakland near Lake Merritt / Fremont BART).
Payment Options:
*Credit/Debit Card (transaction fees of 3%)
If you are not paying with card to avoid fees, use ALT2023 as discount code during checkout. We couldn’t think of an easier way! Your order will be confirmed after we receive the payment by one of the following options.
Venmo: Please ensure your email address is the one connected to your Venmo account so that we can request the payment.
Check: Please email us (feralheartfarm AT gmail.com) a picture of your check made out to “Feral Heart Farm” and mail it to (or drop in our mailbox):
972 55th St.
Oakland, CA 94608
Cash: Please contact us by email (feralheartfarm AT gmail.com) to set up a time to meet.
EBT: Please contact us for more information.
