July 25, 2022
Farming has its challenges everywhere…but in the desert in the summertime, it is a wonder that we are still getting the delicious produce and goods we do! The rain is nice, but with it comes the weeds and the humidity, and even hail damage! We have some news from various farms and producers to share… Read more »
June 20, 2022
With the Tucson summer heat in full swing, how can we use our shares without heating up the house? Don’t panic, we’re on it! Our website recipe search has a wealth of recipe ideas for your summer share needs and more. The CSA share itself does most of the work for us with its fresh,… Read more »
As we now do every year, we will be giving our farmers (and ourselves) a little break for the week of July 4th – no pick-ups on July 5th or July 6th. No need to put your share on hold for that week – you will NOT be charged. We will resume regular pick-up on… Read more »
June 11, 2022
Philippe Waterinckx August 15, 1959 ~ June 10, 2022 In February 2004, when Philippe founded Tucson Community Supported Agriculture, there were 15 members, and pickup was on his front porch. Philippe opened his home because he believed so strongly in the CSA model. He not only was advocating for local food systems, but he was… Read more »
May 30, 2022
In other parts of the country people hibernate in the winter as it gets too cold to venture out (or grow vegetables, for that matter!) In Tucson, our produce keeps coming (with tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and melons on their way!), but our summer season is one where I find myself getting out early in the… Read more »
May 16, 2022
Have you always called Tucson home? I wish…My husband and I moved our 3 boys here in May of 2020 from Wisconsin. We lived in Wisconsin our whole lives. My dad retired to Tucson a few years back and after coming to visit for Christmas in 2018, and realizing the kids could play outside all… Read more »
April 24, 2022
Are you looking for some cooking inspiration? Want to find something different to spark your cooking/fermenting/baking interests? Looking for an interesting book to read over the summer? Or, do you have some old cookbooks that you no longer use? Bring your cookbooks to the CSA pick-up this week and/or find a new one (or two!)… Read more »
April 11, 2022
About nine months ago a seed was planted…and not what you are thinking. In this case, it was the plan for a new farm at the old Buckelew Farms land on Highway 86 just 20 miles west of Tucson. After months of planning, planting, and nourishing, they are proud to deliver and you will receive… Read more »
April 4, 2022
Eighteen years ago Tucson CSA founder, Philippe Waterinckx started working with Frank Martin at Crooked Sky farms, hosting a small CSA pick up on his porch in the spring of 2004. We say the CSA grew ‘organically’ with producers, members, volunteers and even musicians joining the fold along the way. Today, many of the original… Read more »
Have you always called Tucson home? I’ve lived here longer than I’ve lived anywhere else, but no. I’ve been here since the mid 90’s, however I’ve lived the rest of my life on the East Coast: CT, Boston, and Miami. When did you start volunteering with the CSA? Forever ago and then some? I started… Read more »