Philadelphia Community Farm began in 1990 as one of the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in the Midwest. It is uniquely located in one of the most beautiful and diverse natural areas of the St. Croix Valley. The farm unites urban and rural people in a common effort to preserve a rural environment, regenerate field and forest, and improve the quality of water and food. As part of this commitment, we practice Biodynamic agriculture and use no chemical pesticides or fertilizers.Biodynamic principles include nurturing the farm as a whole organism with a regenerating circle of soil, plant, animal and human life.

Our Biodynamic practices include raised-beds, companion planting, planting in harmony with cosmicrhythms and earthly forces,composting animal manure, and special herbal field sprays. ?The health of the soil, plants and animals dependson bringing nature into connection again with thecosmic, creative, shaping forces? R. Steiner, Agriculture CourseAs a CSA farm, we share the risksand benefits of environmentally sound agriculture in an innovative economic arrangement that changes the traditional roles of ?farmer? and ?consumer?. Working cooperatively, our farmers and garden members share the year?s harvest and the economic responsibility for good land stewardship. The farmers estimate the economic needs for the coming year to sustain the work of the farm. Members each agree to pay a portion of this total budget and receive a share of the produce harvested over the growing season. This partnership creates direct connections between the people who eat food and the land and the people who grow it.

Together, we are creating an environmentally sound, genetically diverse, and culturally rich, local food system!Member Benefits: ? Fresh seasonal vegetables? A box of freshly harvested vegetables and herbs each week averaging 10-12 pounds per week for 22-23 weeks. Garden Noteswith recipes are included weekly. ? Hands-on education for children and adults?a direct connection to where your food comes from. Opportunities to work and learn about the garden, preserving food and restoring natural habitat. ? Over 300 acres of natural areas?including hiking trails to a diverse habitat ofwoods, streams, and prairie. Observe birds andand wildflowers; hike and cross-country ski;canoe the St. Croix. ? A Sense of community?The farm offersunique opportunities to develop urban/rural relationships, share environmental, social & health concerns with fellow members and gather for mid-summer and fall festivals.? A Log Retreat House...

Come for a weekend or a week. Beds for 10 adults, a sleeping loft for 4-6 more, two bathrooms, modern kitchen, and wood stoves make a comfortable and affordable space for family and friends to enjoy woods, river and farm. Schools, churches and groups use the Log House for retreats and workshops.

Philadelphia Community Farm (PCF) is a non-profit, conservation organization working to rebuild sustainable rural communities. Our mission is to " restore health and vitality to people, animals, plants, and the earth." We are located on the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway outside of Osceola, WI, roughly one hour from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The 108-acre farm is surrounded on 3 sides by 395 acres of woods; oak savannas, tall grass prairies and a spring fed stream and waterfall.

PCF is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm that brings farmers and non-farmers together to provide healthy food for local families, restore soil and preserve groundwater and natural areas.

CSA Details:
- Season:     April through October
- Type:    single farm
- Since:    1990
- No of Shares:    100
- Full Share:    Spring Share April-May $125; June - Oct. $525
- Work Req?    No

Pick Up/Drop Off Points:

- Philadelphia Community Farm
(other drop-off points in Twin Cities and St. Croix Valley communities)
Contact:Verna Kragnes and Rick Hall
Phone: 715-294-4048
Address:P.O. Box 668,Osceola, WI 54020