In 1994, we purchased our first piece of land. Then in 1997, we purchased the farm we are now located on. We have two homes here. My father-in-law George, who helps us out tremendously, lives in the old farm house; my kids Claire ,Elliot, Lily live with me in the new house. This farm was pretty run down. We bought it from the estate of a woman that was 103 years old. So, as you can imagine, the farm was in need of serious cleaning, repairs, and upgrading after sitting idle for almost 30 years. You couldn’t even see the buildings, because of the vines and box elders growing up their sides.

When we moved here, we built a home for our family, followed by a shop, and then 4 hoop houses. We did most of the construction ourselves, with lots of pitching in and good advice from friends and family. We built the shop so we could buy used machinery in varying condition and rebuild it.

We immediately started converting the farm to organic production, having our first organic field in 1998.I believe in the organic model because of the whole model. Organic food is much more than having food free of synthetic chemicals. It is a complete system, that when followed keeps my well water , and my neighbors’ and customers’ water clean. It keeps my soil and nutrients on the farm, not in rivers , and streams. It allows for a more diverse habitat for wildlife. It requires no haz mat suits. It requires no cross continent hauling of nutrients. It doesn’t allow the use of genetically modified seed, so what you are eating is naturally healthy. In short the organic model allows us to produce natural, healthy, food for our community, without passing on the external costs of pollution, unhealthy foods, and a degraded environment to my neighbors.

Besides CSA we are at three farmers markets; Monona(Sun.), East Side farmers market (TUE.),and Sun Prairie farmers market (Sat.).We also wholesale green beans, onions, fall carrots, And other misc. vegetables to area restaurants /groceries.

Thanks for checking out our farm and CSA.

• Go Fly a Kite!- June 16, A chance to get outside and spend some time in the country to relax and fly some kites with the kids.
• Summer Picnic- September 9, Come join us for a relaxing time, enjoying some fresh organic food and the chance to make friends with your fellow CSA members.
• Fall Pumpkin Picnic- October 14, A time to celebrate the changing of seasons. We'll have freshly prepared organic vegetables along with the chance to pick your special pumpkin or squash to help make your transition into the new fall season. As always you will be able to get to know your fellow CSA members and see just where and how your food is grown.

Reminders:

1. Full Shares will start on June 12th, (specially arranged business shares may be different)
2. Half Shares will start on June 12th for the following pick-up locations: Sassy Cow Creamery, Zander Family Farm, Yanke home, and Dean Clinic - Sun Prairie.
3. Half shares will start on June 19th for the following pick-up locations: Eastside Farmers Market, Paradigm Gardens, and Dean Clinic - East.
4. All Spring/Summer Shares end on October 23rd
5. Thanksgiving Share delivery date TBD

Meat and beverages provided. Please bring a dish to share.

Bring your own table service and chairs. Wear comfortable clothes - enjoy hiking around the farm, socializing, and good food.

Pick a pumpkin - make a jack-o-lantern!

RSVP to Tim at zander@netwurx.net.

Meat and beverages provided. Please bring a dish to share.

Bring your own table service and chairs. Wear comfortable clothes - enjoy hiking around the farm, socializing, and good food.

RSVP to Tim at zander@netwurx.net.