CSA is a way to reconnect families and individuals with the farms in their local communities.  CSA is a refreshing commitment to local agriculture considering that most produce in our country travels 2100 km while our own neighbourhood farms are often unable to survive.  CSA members support the farm by buying a share of the years harvest.  Members pay for their share in advance, providing capital for operating expenses such as seeds, utilities, greenhouse supplies etc.  When the harvest begins in late June members can pick up their share at the farm, or meet in Smithers, weekly.  Members become more connect to the land by eating seasonally and by seeing how weather affects the crops.  An early frost may kill off the summer squash but might sweeten up the fall spinach.

We are a Certified Naturally Grown farm and strongly committed to sustainable agriculture.  We never apply chemical herbicides, pesticides or toxic fertilizers to the land.  "Sustainability" encompasses a wider range of issues than those addressed by organic certification.  These important issues include efficient use of water, energy and farm resources as well as biodiversity and the economic viability of our small family farm.

Each week we take a survey of our fields and we harvest the crops that are at their peak and ready to be picked.  We pack the produce into trugs for every member and have them ready for pick up on appointed days.  Our harvest season runs for 18 weeks from late June to late October.  We at Lauriston Farm will act in good faith to provide fresh naturally grown produce for the 18 week season.  There is no guarantee of quantities or contents of weekly share.

Our shares are a bountiful weeks supply of veggies.  A share usually includes 6-10 different items.  As a member you can experience the benefits of eating what is freshest when it is in season, from spring greens such as Arugula and spinach to early spring tomatoes and pac choi.  We do our best to provide all the basics such as onions, carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, radish, beans and broccoli.  We also like to introduce new varieties such as eggplant and heirloom tomatoes.

The single most important responsibility for all members is to say informed about the workings of our CSA program by checking on facebook or our CSA newsletter every week.  You will read information about what will be in the weeks box, news about the farm and details about the harvest.

Pick up your Share:  As a CSA member you must pick up your share on your chosen pick up date during the agreed times.  To ensure the freshest produce we will only harvest prior to pick-up day.  Please choose from one of our two available pick-up days.  You must pick up your share on the day you have chosen each week.  If you can not pick up your share you are welcome to have a friend or neighbour pick up your share that week.  Please just e-mail or call us with their name.  Our goal is to have you enjoy your share each week.  We will work with you each week if you give us adequate notice.  If you do not pick up your share and make no alternative arrangements then you forfeit your share that week and it will be donated to a local charity.  There is no refund for unclaimed shares.

Tuesdays from 2 - 6 pm at Lauriston Farm, or 9 am to noon at the Bulkley Valley Farmers Market.

Our full share price will be $500.00 and will provide enough Certified Naturally Grown produce for 1-4 people.

Our half share cost $250.00 and consists of half the items that are in our full share.