Newton Community Farm (NCF), 303 Nahanton Street, will be accepting applications for shares in the 2012 CSA (community-supported agriculture) program in three phases from January 16 through February 29.   Sharers will received delicious, fresh, locally-grown vegetables from June through late October.   The cost is $570 for a full share and $300 for an alternate week share.  Work commitment is 12 hours for full share and 6 hours for alternate week share, or $9/hour as an alternative.  Must also be a 2012 Friend of the Farm to apply ($35 for individual, $60 for family). 

Phase I, from 1/16 -1/28 due date, is for 2011 sharers to re-enroll.  Phase II, from 1/30-2/17 due date, is for Newton residents.  Sharers will be selected via random lottery.  Phase III (if shares are available) will be for the general public from 2/20 until all shares are allocated (first come, first served).   All forms and checks must be received at NCF (mail or drop off) by the due dates for consideration in each phase.  See NCF website, www.newtoncommunityfarm.org, for more information about the program and process. Forms and additional instructions will be available on the site by January 16th.

Contact Megan Talley, info@newtoncommunityfarm.org or at 617-916-9655, with questions.