CSA options in Missoula

Hi,
I'm curious about CSA options here in Missoula.  The time is coming to book a share and I'm wondering which farms offer these opportunities.  I think Garden City harvest has one, but what about others.  What about in the Bitterroot? 

It is my understanding that a full share typically feeds a family of four.  I'm curious if anyone knows of a matching service where one couple could match with another so that a share for a family of four would actually be eaten?

Thanks,
Greg

I'm sorry. I'm not sure what CSA stands for. Is this in reference to a community garden where you rent a plot?

My bad.
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture.  Basically, you pay a farmer at the start of the season for a "share" in their harvest.  The shares typically feed a family of four for a week with whatever's in season.  You can buy 1/2 shares too, I think.  In Missoula, these opportunities seem to get snapped up pretty quickly.  So i was wondering if anyone knew of new farmers or new CSA options. 
Greg

This is a cool idea. Have you found any information yet?

Only from Garden City Harvest, which offers a CSA from each of its farms.  But no, no other options.  I'm sure there's farms out there that offer these, but I don't know which ones.

Here's the Garden City Harvest info:
http://www.gardencityharvest.org/quick_links/csa.html

There are a number of CSA's around Missoula, many don't publicize, but I have started to see listings popping up on craigslist - this one from today:
Smart Starts Farm and Landscape has begun selling Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares in our new farm! If you buy a full share, you will receive a weekly box of local, organic veggies delivered to your door. Full shares ($350) last from June to October and are delivered every week. Half shares ($200) run from June to October too, but they are delivered every other week. A limited number of shares is available, so email smartstartsfl(at)gmail(dot)com, or call (406) 493-9453 soon to reserve your place. Shares sold on a first come first serve basis.

There is also one through the Western Montana Grower's Cooperative.

Thanks.  I'll check it out. 

There is also a CSA through the Western Montana Grower's Cooperative

You can search for a CSA in your area by clicking the link below which will take you to a search page at localharvest.org, simply enter your zip & get a list. I believe you can also subscribe to get local events postings. Enjoy....Luv D

   http://www.localharvest.org/store/local-csa.jsp?r=kmp



Info. below from http://LocalHarvest.org

ABOUT CSA
Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the permies. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a "membership" or a "subscription") and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.

This arrangement creates several rewards for both the farmer and the consumer. In brief...

Advantages for farmers:

    * Get to spend time marketing the food early in the year, before their 16 hour days in the field begin
    * Receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm's cash flow
    * Have an opportunity to get to know the people who eat the food they grow

Advantages for consumers:

    * Eat ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits
    * Get exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking
    * Usually get to visit the farm at least once a season
    * Find that kids typically favor food from "their" farm – even veggies they've never been known to eat
    * Develop a relationship with the farmer who grows their food and learn more about how food is grown

Has anyone subscribed to get food from the local CSAs?

We would love to hear about it.