11th Annual Local Farmer Open House

Posted on March 10, 2013 by admin

Saturday March 9th, 11 am – 4 pm at the Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park

(1500 E. Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53211 | 414.964.8505 |  www.urbanecologycenter.org)

Meet and support your local farmers. Connect to get farm-fresh produce & more.

Whether you are just learning about Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) or have been a member for years, this is a great opportunity to talk with local farmers, learn about their growing practices and share options, and choose which farm is best for you and your family.  CSA shares differ in size, length of season, variety of what’s offered, and pick up locations.  To make CSA membership more affordable, many farms have installment plans, assistance funds or offer worker shares.   

Stop by the Resource Table to get information about food preservation & cooking classes and how to find farmers and local food in our area. Buy lunch. Take a short workshop:

  • Intro to CSAs – 
1pm or 2:45 pm

  • Cooking from your CSA box – 
12:15 pm or 2:00 pm

  • Multiple Biological Effects from Low Level Pesticides in Foods – 11:30 am 


Why buy directly from farmers?

Participating in CSAs helps to shift agriculture toward economically and environmentally sound farming and strengthens the century-old bonds between the community and the farmer.

  • Enjoy fresh, tasty & healthy food
  • Ensure fair compensation for family farmers
  • Build a stronger local economy
  • Encourage sustainable growing practices

Know your farmer, know your food!