The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is again offering shares for the Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA) as part of their RECAP Garden beginning in June, 2017. The CSA program allows community members to buy shares of produce with the funds received going directly toward operational costs and future garden projects. Through donations and other funding sources, as well as the generous donation of time and resources by volunteers, and in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin Agriculture Extension, the garden has become an extremely successful program. The CSA program will allow further community support, involvement, and awareness while providing funds needed to continue the gardens invaluable service to the community.
Individuals wishing to participate in the CSA program can find the application on the Rock County website under the Sheriff’s Office-Community Corrections. Applications may also be obtained from the Community Corrections office at the address below. The cost is $250.00 for the season and there is a limit of 15 shares available. Payment should be made out to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office attention RECAP Garden CSA. Applications and payment should be sent to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Community Corrections-Attention Sergeant Jay Williams at 3506 N. US Hwy 51 Janesville, WI 53545. CSA pickups will begin on June 28th and continue through September, with additional spring and fall seasonal baskets being offered (TBA). Each Wednesday, the produce can be picked up between 3 and 5 PM at the Community Garden shed. The garden is located to the east of the Sheriff’s Office on Hwy 14.
Additionally, produce will be available to the general public during the CSA hours on Wednesdays and payment will be accepted in the form of a donation.
