CSA

The House of Verona is proud to be part of an OceanGrown heirloom organic CSA from Guelph, Ontario.

New Wave Naturals (+1-519-492-2990) is a Guelph-based CSA which will be growing heirloom produce with OceanSolution, which is a type of water that contains 90 trace minerals.

This summer 2011, the House of Verona will be sourcing our produce from this CSA for all retreats.

Stewart, Farmer at New Wave Naturals

About the Farmer

Stewart Skinner grew up in Listowel, Ontario on Stonaleen Farms, a pig farm. Coming from a family of farmers, he then studied Commerce and has a Masters of Science from the Agriculture Program at Guelph University.

Stewart recently discovered The China Study and John Robbins (heir to the Baskin Robbins fortune who is now a vegan), and is now investing in an OceanGrown heirloom organic garden, with only fruits, vegetables, herbs, and greens. He is brimming with excitement at the thought of continuing to provide fresh produce to his local community.

What is a CSA?

Standing for Community Supported Agriculture, a CSA is an arrangement where a group of people purchase shares in a farmer’s yield. The farmer tends to it and then delivers the produce weekly.

The advantages of a CSA for farmers:

They are is paid upfront for the season (in deposits) and do not have to worry about sales – only on producing the best crop possible
They can obtain input from shareholders on what they want to eat, so it’s easy to modify supply based on demand

The advantages of a CSA for consumers:

They can meet the farmer and knows exactly where their food is coming from
They can influence what is grown since they are shareholders
They are supporting their local farming community
They are participating in a more sustainable way of eating

Food that is grown with OceanSolution is highly superior to even regular organic produce because it is packed with almost all of the possible trace minerals your body needs. The colour, texture, and flavour are also greatly enhanced.