Farm to Family brings the best of local foods to communities in Washington, DC and Richmond, VA through our Mobile Markets, which we call a USA (Urban Supported Agriculture). We are winding down our 2012 Winter season and are now offering shares for the 2012 Spring/Summer season, info available below. Applications are available below for 2012, please email us: farmtofamilyinfo (at) gmail.com to join or with questions.

We were recently listed in the Washington Post story on flexible CSAs in the Washington DC area.

What is a USA?

USA stands for Urban Supported Agriculture, which is a modified CSA. A CSA is a form of mutual partnership between a farmer and a consumer. We call our CSA a USA because we bring food to folks in the city, from several farms and artisan food makers. Rather than go through several layers of middle people, consumers make a commitment to directly support individual food growers by providing money (and sometimes labor) for their yearly operating budget. In exchange, they receive a dividend of the freshest produce and cleanest meats possible. Each supporter buys a “share” of the produce and meats (not unlike a share of stock) and takes on some of the risks and benefits of growing food along with the farmer.  Our members support a variety of farmers and artisanal food makers. A USA is not about getting discounted produce, nor are they cooperatives. It is an unique way for people to gain a better knowledge of the food they put in their bodies by directly supporting the process, people, and land it takes to produce it.

All products are locally grown and produced within 167 miles of Richmond, VA.

Helping Us to Help Others

For every 20 memberships to our USAs we donate a share to a family in need. Our families are very grateful to get the opportunity to experience a share. If you are unable to pickup your share, you can donate your share for that week. You can also purchase a share for a family that is need. Contact us for more details.

Richmond Spring / Summer 2012 USA Prices and Details – Download application RVA Spring 2012 USA brochure.

24 weeks in season starting April 18, 2012

6 package options/add-ons 24 weekly/12 bi-weekly. Prices include tax.

• Grass-fed/pastured meats $480/240
• Grass-fed dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, eggs) $720/360
• Vegetables/fruit (local, seasonal) + pantry $672/336
• Bread $144/72
• Soy $240/120
• Eggs $120/60
• Please add membership fee (admin, fuel cost, labor etc) for your location DC- $192/$96 Richmond $96/$48 to all shares.
• A la carte items available include honey, coffee, molasses, spice/herbs, stocks/broths, from-scratch entrees, soups, ice cream etc

• Flexible membership includes payment plans and pro-ration (join at any time, subtract for vacation/travel time). You can combine all options/add-ons or frequency (i.e. weekly veg + bi-weekly meat). Missed pickups/shares are donated unless you make prior arrangements. Flex Payments options are: Full or one half for anything over $1000. Inquire if additional plans are needed. We also take monthly EBT/SNAP benefit payments for shares/a la carte (would not include tax).
• Please know that local farm operations are subject to acts of Mother Nature and can change at any time. We make every effort to provide substitutes etc should this arise.
• We also will be offering special Embassy/Consulate Packages (for Chefs) call for details.

Total package: Meat, Dairy, Veggies, Bread + fee = $1916/$958 ($100 discount for total package paid in full; $50 for bi-weekly paid in full. Price includes tax, please add admin fee for your location.)

How to Do the Pickup (Richmond)

Pickups are at the Farm to Family Market, 2817 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23223 starting Thursday mornings at 1 pm. We encourage you to pick up as early as possible to get the freshest food out of your USA. Please bring a bag or cooler with you — all dairy must be kept cold. All jars must be returned the following week (CLEANED) if you can’t finish your dairy products before your next pickup please transfer contents into another container. You must return your jar in order to get your deposit back. This is very important! If you are unable to make your pickup, please make arrangements with a friend to pickup for you, or contact us. If we don’t hear from you, your share will be donated. No credits.

DC Spring / Summer 2012 USA Prices and Details download application DC Spring 2012 USA brochure

24 weeks in season starting April 18, 2012

2 drop locations:

• Capitol Hill — Eastern Market public parking
• NW – Maret School Lower School parking (Cathedral @ Woodley Road)

6 package options/add-ons 24 weekly/12 bi-weekly. Prices include tax.

• Grass-fed/pastured meats $480/240
• Grass-fed dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, eggs) $720/360
• Vegetables/fruit (local, seasonal) + pantry $672/336
• Bread $144/72
• Soy $240/120
• Eggs $120/60
• Please add membership fee (admin, fuel cost, labor etc) for your location DC- $192/$96 Richmond $96/$48 to all shares.
• A la carte items available include honey, coffee, molasses, spice/herbs, stocks/broths, from-scratch entrees, soups, ice cream etc

• Flexible membership includes payment plans and pro-ration (join at any time, subtract for vacation/travel time). You can combine all options/add-ons or frequency (i.e. weekly veg + bi-weekly meat). Missed pickups/shares are donated unless you make prior arrangements. Flex Payments options are: Full or one half for anything over $1000. Inquire if additional plans are needed. We also take monthly EBT/SNAP benefit payments for shares/a la carte (would not include tax).
• Please know that local farm operations are subject to acts of Mother Nature and can change at any time. We make every effort to provide substitutes etc should this arise.
• We also will be offering special Embassy/Consulate Packages (for Chefs) call for details.

Total package: Meat, Dairy, Veggies, Bread + fee = $1916/$958 ($100 discount for total package paid in full; $50 for bi-weekly paid in full. Price includes tax, please add admin fee for your location.)

How to Do the Pickup (DC)

Pickups days and times TBA. Please bring a bag or cooler with you — all dairy must be kept cold to keep its integrity. All jars must be returned the following time (CLEANED) — if you can’t finish your dairy products before your next pickup please transfer contents into another container. If you are running late, please call or text Mark at 804-397-7337. If you are unable to make your pickup, please make arrangements with a friend to pickup for you, or contact us. If we don’t hear from you, your share will be donated. No credits.

DC Fall/ Winter 2011 USA Prices and Details

The DC Fall/ Winter 2011 program begins on September 22nd for NW at the Maret School and September 29th for Capitol Hill at Eastern Market public parking and will run biweekly for 13 weeks over a 26 week period. Pickups will be on Thursdays from 5-7pm.

We offer a flexible pro-rated membership (accommodates late joining, traveling for work or vacation) with payment plans.

Our shares include the following modules. Choose the ones that fit your needs to create your own package. Payment plans are available.

• Grass-fed Meats – $360
• Pastured Dairy (milk, cheese, eggs, butter) – $429*
• Produce (seasonal vegetables/fruit) + Pantry – $270
• Soyfoods – tofu, tempeh, vegan sausages etc – $100
• Eggs (included in dairy share) – $65
• Bread -$80

*Includes glass jar deposit for the season which will be refunded upon return of jars.

Richmond Fall/ Winter 2011 USA Prices and Details

Our 2011 Fall/Winter program has already begun, but we still offer pro-rated packages that can begin at any time! We still have a few weeks left.

The Richmond Fall/Winter program runs for 23 weeks, beginning on Thursday September 22. We have weekly (26) and bi-weekly shares (13) and flexible payment plans.

We also offer a flexible pro-rated membership (accommodates late joining, traveling for work or vacation) with payment plans.

Our shares include the following modules with prices for 13/26 weeks:

• Grass-fed Meats – $360/$720
• Pastured Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, butter) – $429/$858*
• Produce (seasonal vegetables/fruit) + Pantry – $270/$540
• Soyfoods – tofu, tempeh, vegan sausages etc – $100/$200
• Eggs (included in dairy share) – $65/$130
• Bread – $80/$160

*Includes glass jar deposit for the season which will be refunded upon return of jars.

DISCOUNT! Buy the complete 26 week CSA package of Meat, Dairy, Bread and Veg, pay in full, and receive $100 discount.

There is an administrative fee of $50/$100 in addition for fuel, labor etc. Payment plans are available. EBT users pay monthly.

Join Now

2012 paper applications are not yet available. Please send an email to: farmtofamilyinfo (at) gmail.com with questions.

You can download our 2011 paper applications here:

• Richmond Application (PDF)
• WASHINGTON DC Brochure (PDF)

To join our Farm to Family Fall/Winter 2011 USA please print the application, fill it out (specify which option you want) and call us with credit card info, bring it to us in person or mail your payment to:

Farm to Family
2817 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23223

Include a check or money order, made payable to: Farm to Family. Cash,  EBT and credit cards also welcome. Your registration will not be complete until we receive your payment. You can also call the market to pay by credit/debit card – 804-767-8570. Please review the brochure carefully before signing/sending or turning in your form.

The Fine Print

*Remember there are risks involved in farming and there are no guarantees when dealing with Mother Nature, humans and animals. Nothing is perfect so when dealing with agriculture we all assume risks. Although we have had a great deal of good fortune with this program thus far we must all consider that fact that things happen and deal with them as they arise. We have and will continue to provide the best service possible to get all your pre-paid products to you in a timely orderly fashion.

*Shares will be donated if not picked up. No refunds. Please contact us to make arrangements or have someone else pickup your share if you can’t make it.

*Please address any questions or concerns with us as soon as possible so we can provide you with the best possible customer service, along with the best foods Virginia has to offer.

If you have any questions feel free to call (804-767-8570) or email us at: mark (AT) farmtofamilyonline.com. We are honored and grateful to work with you.