Foothill Presbyterian Church

How much does this cost?
$30 per week during the summer months and $25 per week the rest of the year.
How do I pay?
Produce shares are on a pre-payment, monthly subscription basis. Total prepayment is due the last Tuesday of each month. We accept cash or checks. Checks should be made payable to Foothill Presbyterian Church with CSA in the memo, or set up direct payment from your bank.
How much do I get?
You will get between 17 and 20 different fruits and vegetables. Each week you will fill approximately 2 large grocery bags.
Can I buy half a share?
We only purchase full shares from the farm. If you would like to split a share and do not have someone who you can partner with, please let us know and we will try to find a partner for you. Half share people are required to coordinate payment and splitting of the share with their partner. You must pick up a full share and then divide with your partner.
I'm here to pick up my share.
What should I do?
*Please bring your own bags or boxes including small bags for items such as salad greens.
*Check off your name on the sign in sheet.
*The produce is set out in boxes in the narthex. The amount you should take and the name of the item with be marked clearly on the box.
*Look for great recipes ideas to take with you.
What if I don't want an item?
Look for the "Barter Box". You can trade the item you don't want for something in the Barter Box.
What happens to the leftovers?
Unclaimed produce is taken to the Lord's Pantry, a local food bank located on White Road. If you know that you aren't going to use all of your vegetables, please donate what you don't need to the food pantry.
What if I can't pick up my share?
You can have a friend or neighbor pick up your share for you, or you can donate your share to the food pantry.
When do I pick up?
Every Tuesday from 10:30AM to 9PM.
How do I register?
Email or call Peg: foothillpc@gmail.com or 408-258-8133.

What can you tell me about the grower?
Name of farm: Field of Greens
Owner: Peter Trembois
Business license: M15770
Farm land and history:
86 acres in San Benito County and 25 acres in Madera County; approximately 100 miles from San Francisco. Pete's family has been farming as far back as he can research.
Farm specialty: Over 200 different varieties of vegetables, specializing in root crops and leafy greens.
Philosophy and growing practices: Although not certified organic, Field or Greens practices sustainable agriculture to provide the highest quality,freshest and most nutritious produce possible. They use mulch, compost and cover crops to produce fertile soil. The soil on this San Benito County farm is Class 1, the most fertile soil in the area. The crops are hand weeded. Soap is used to discourage insects. Beneficial insects are introduced. A 300-foot well supplies 86 acres, and river water is used as a backup source.
Farm Staff: Field of Greens is primarily a family-run business. There are 11 family members working for the farm, as well as nine other full time workers and 15 seasonal helpers.
Contact information: Farmer Pete: Psemcd@aol.com, 650-948-0621