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We are a small, family-owned, diversified vegetable farm and CSA in the Connecticut River Valley of Southern Vermont. We are committed to growing food that creates, nurtures and sustains community.
“You, as a food buyer, have the distinct privilege of proactively participating in shaping the world your children will inherit.” ― Joel Salatin, Holy Cows and Hog Heaven: The Food Buyer's Guide to Farm Friendly Food
Now accepting 2024 CSA members
We are happy to announce that we are once again participating in the Vermont Farm Share program. This program subsidizes CSA shares for our neighbors who otherwise could not afford to join our CSA. To do so, we have some fundraising to do. Check out our CSA page for more information about the program.
Meet the Farmers
Lost Barn Farm is run by Marisa Miller, with the assistance (and occasional consternation) of her parents, Reed and Kathy, whose land she farms.
The land belonged to Reed's father as part of his dairy farm. Reed and Kathy purchased it in the 1970's and raised their family on it. Approximately 10 acres are tillable, though many of these stay in perennials and cover crop each year.
Reed grew up on dairy farms, and he and Kathy always kept a large garden on the land to provide fresh and preserved foods for their family. Retired now, Reed and Kathy are able to spend their time on the farm.
As the middle child of the five Miller kids, Marisa grew up around the growing and preserving of food. In 2003 she moved back to VT and began working on organic farms. She spent 3 years on farms in VT, 5 years on a farm in Tacoma, WA and two winters WWOOF-ing in Italy and France.
Kathy, Marisa and Reed; photo by John Nopper
Why a CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture programs have existed for many years and continue to grow in popularity. From a consumer's perspective joining a CSA has many benefits, including:
*Access to local produce and the farmers who grow it.
*Your food dollars stay in the community and help it thrive.
*You are introduced to new foods, and new ways of preparing them.
*Our CSA members get a 10% discount for shopping with us at farmers' markets, as well as access to pick-your-own opportunities and bulk pricing.
*A chance to socialize with other members as well as your farmers at our potlucks and work parties; to learn more about each other and the way your food is grown.
Join our 2024 CSA with this link to our participation agreement.