Restoring the land and its people
Restoring the land and its people
Join the Harbor Roots CSA to receive a weekly box of fresh vegetables and herbs grown by people getting off the streets and out of jail in Grays Harbor County, WA
Mid June to October | $30 / week | Pick-ups in Olympia and Aberdeen
How it works
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You buy into a share either on your own, or with friends, family, or neighbors. One share will give you enough veggies for 2-3 people
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Each week on a designated day, the Harbor Roots farmers will pack up boxes and take them to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Olympia and Randall Street Community Garden in Aberdeen
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Our Story
A rural logging and fishing community, with industry in decline, Grays Harbor County can feel isolated and forgotten by the rest of the world. When the timber economy collapsed, the region was left with very few jobs and little hope. But many of the people didn’t leave. We stayed. In a place where 46% of us are on public assistance and 1 out of 25 are homeless, we have weathered every storm since, and have taken care of each other when no one else would.
No one knows better how to revive this county than the people who have struggled most in Grays Harbor. We are people living on the streets, people who gave our lives to the timber industry, people who are dealing with addiction, people who have seen time in jail. We are the lifeblood of this community.
We are building a new story for Grays Harbor County. We are reclaiming our right to fresh food, to sustainable use of the land, and to an economy that benefits all of us, not just the few at the top.
We are doing this by:
· Providing good living wage jobs with dignity for people in poverty
· Supplying fresh produce to food banks
· Providing wrap-around support from counselors to case workers for our employees and community
· Training our employees and community members to make broader change in the community
· Showing that vibrant and sustainable economic solutions to poverty are possible
· Building a broader vision for a thriving Grays Harbor – this is just the beginning
Our Story
A rural logging and fishing community, with industry in decline, Grays Harbor County can feel isolated and forgotten by the rest of the world. When the timber economy collapsed, the region was left with very few jobs and little hope. But many of the people didn’t leave. We stayed. In a place where 46% of us are on public assistance and 1 out of 25 are homeless, we have weathered every storm since, and have taken care of each other when no one else would.
No one knows better how to revive this county than the people who have struggled most in Grays Harbor. We are people living on the streets, people who gave our lives to the timber industry, people who are dealing with addiction, people who have seen time in jail. We are the lifeblood of this community.
We are building a new story for Grays Harbor County. We are reclaiming our right to fresh food, to sustainable use of the land, and to an economy that benefits all of us, not just the few at the top.
We are doing this by:
· Providing good living wage jobs with dignity for people in poverty
· Supplying fresh produce to food banks
· Providing wrap-around support from counselors to case workers for our employees community
· Training our employees and community members to make broader change in the community
· Showing that vibrant and sustainable economic solutions to poverty are possible
· Building a broader vision for a thriving Grays Harbor – This is just the beginning
What’s in a box?
While growing seasons can vary, you can expect an assortment of fresh greens, root veggies, and herbs throughout the season, along with recipe ideas specially created for that week’s box. We grow varieties of organic veggies that have been specifically cultivated for our rainy PNW climate.
We use all organic growing methods and are in the process of organically certifying our farm.
Each box contains enough veggies for 2-3 people.
Veggies & Herbs
Lettuce, carrots, potatoes, peas, radishes, brussel sprouts, swiss chard, squash, cucumbers, zucchinis, kale, tomatoes, broccoli, romanesco, spinach, cabbage, mint, cilantro oregano, rosemary, sage dill, peppermint, thyme, basil and parsley.
Pickle Packs
Some weeks we will have the extra option of ordering a pickle pack! The Harbor has a rich pickling tradition. Extend the life of your produce to enjoy it beyond the growing season. Pickle packs will include the basic ingredients you need to make various kinds of pickles from sauerkraut to beets with recipes and pickling equipment included.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about our CSA, would like to volunteer, or support the project please give us a call at 425-876-7440 or send us an email at harborrootsfarm@gmail.com
