Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
This is a model for distributing fresh produce from farmers to individuals in the community. People opt-in to receiving a basket or 'share' of the produce each week by paying at the beginning of the growing season. This way, both the consumers and the farmers share the benefits and risks of growing crops. By paying in advance, we immediately have the resources to purchase our seeds and equipment for the season. The vegetables that are included in your Backyard Bounty Box (CSA Share) will be those which are growing and ready each week. This means that you eat with the seasons and that if one vegetable is doing poorly, you will receive another which is doing well with the current weather conditions. Click here and get a fresh Backyard Bounty Box for 20 weeks!
Do I need to have my lawn farmed to get veggies?
No! Some people may like to have their lawns gardened and not get a share, some people will get a share and not get veggies, while others will do both. One doesn't necessitate the other!
Are you certified organic?
No, we do not have organic certification. Because we use about 40 different yards throughout town, it is just not feasible to get each one certified. For instance, soil samples cost up to $100 each, so that is not something we have the capacity to do for each lot. Our motivation for doing this project is to provide a sustainable healthy solution to lawns and the conventional food system. Thus, we do our best to ensure that our practices are all organic and as sustainable as possible.
If I don’t have a yard can I still get involved?
Yes, we love volunteers and there will be plenty of opportunity to get involved, learn new skills and help to build a sense of community. Just contact us for more details or see the section on 'learning opportunities' on this site.
Where can I buy or eat your produce?
Backyard Bounty produce is sold at the Guelph Farmer's market and to restaurants in Guelph. Watch for the Backyard Bounty logo on display! See 'Get your fresh veggies' on this site for a list of restaurants in town which are using our produce.
If you would like to buy directly from us, let us know & we will oblige your requests whenever possible. You can also get a weekly share of the produce for 20 weeks. Click here and get a fresh Backyard Bounty Box for 20 weeks!
Are you only growing in backyards?
Nope we like front yards and side yards too, and any other cultivatable urban space. If you are connected with a church, school, business or another community organization that can offer growing space please contact us!
Page edited June 23, 2010.
