MOSCA — Valley Roots Food Hub (VRFH) will be launching the Summer 2024 Fresh Box Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program on June 20. The 13-week program runs alongside the fresh harvest season to bring shareholders fresh and local produce from growers across the Colorado bio-region.

The Fresh Box is a multi-farm CSA, which means we aggregate produce from a handful of different farmers within our extensive Colorado bio-region each week. Every Thursday, shareholders will receive a box with a specially curated menu ranging from stone fruits and root vegetables to leafy greens and melons.

The Fresh Box is an easy way to supplement family meals (2-3 people) with farm fresh produce. With each share, you will receive a weekly newsletter filled with Valley happenings, producer bios, creative recipes, warehouse highlights, and how to store produce. We understand that a program like this is not ordinary, but we will be a part of your food journey every step of the way!

Other program offerings include a weekly egg share from Yoder Farms in Monte Vista and 12 lb ground beef bundles from either Rancho Largo Customer Beef in Fowler, or Blue Range Ranch in Saguache. In addition to the weekly Fresh Box, we encourage shareholders to shop the online market, www.valleyrootsfoodhubcsa.localorbit.com, a la carte style for pantry staples, frozen meats, cheeses, add-value products, and more!

A 2023 shareholder summed up their experience with this statement:

“We have decided that spending our food money locally is a top priority in our family. It is such a gift to our community to have your [Valley Roots Food Hub] services!”

At Valley Roots Food Hub, supporting your local food economy has never been easier. By letting us do the shopping and delivery for you, shareholders save precious time and spend it doing what they love with those they hold close. The VRFH Fresh Box multi-farm CSA program is a direct investment in our local economy, agricultural producers, and the health of regional soils & waterways.

Throughout the San Luis Valley and beyond, we have several pick-up locations that are available to our customers: Alamosa, Del Norte, Creede, Crestone, Del Norte, Leadville, Saguache, and Salida. We also have home delivery options available for an additional fee.

With limited spots available each season, we highly encourage interested folks to sign-up sooner rather than later! You can register with the online market and purchase a 2024 share at https://valleyrootsfoodhubcsa.localorbit.com. If you have any questions regarding the Fresh Box CSA program or how to become a regular/weekly shopper with us, please contact our CSA Coordinator & Operations Manager: Maria Karahalios at 719-378-4593 or [email protected].