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The Forbes Family Farm

The Forbes Family Farm in Manila, Utah, offers a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative focused on sustainable, high-quality produce while promoting local food connections and humane farming practices.

Manila, Utah

 

General

4 - 5 years;
2023-05
2023-10
May to October
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The Forbes Family Farm, located in Manila, Utah, is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative born from a passion for healthy eating and cooking. Transitioning from corporate careers to farming, the Forbes family has dedicated themselves to growing high-quality food for both their family and the local community. Their commitment to connecting residents with locally grown produce is at the heart of their mission.

CSA Memberships and Seasonal Offerings

Offering a diverse selection of seasonal products, CSA memberships provide members with a weekly harvest that includes everything from fresh fruits to a variety of vegetables.

Fresh Fruits

  • Apples
  • Strawberries
  • Melons

Vegetables

  • Broccoli
  • Kale
  • Sweet corn

Sustainable and Organic Practices

With an emphasis on sustainable practices, the farm is non-certified but practices organic principles, ensuring that their products are free from antibiotics, hormones, and pesticides. Furthermore, the farm promotes humane treatment of animals, using grass-fed and pasture-raised methods for their livestock, which includes eggs and various meats.

Benefits of Supporting Local CSA

By choosing to support this CSA, members not only enjoy fresh, nutrient-dense food but also contribute to a sustainable farming model that prioritizes health and well-being.

Practices

  • NonCertified
  • but Practicing Organic
  • No antibiotics
  • NonGMO
  • No hormones
  • No pesticides
  • Grass Fed
  • Pastureraised/freerange animals
  • Humane treatment of animals

Memberships

  • Red Acre Center
  • Utahs Own

Products

  • Apples
  • Cantaloupes
  • Honeydew melons
  • Plums black
  • green
  • red
  • etc
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelons
  • Arugula
  • Asparagus
  • Beans string
  • Beets
  • Bok Choy
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Collard Greens
  • Corn sweet
  • Cucumbers
  • Eggplant Italian
  • Japanese
  • Garlic
  • Green beans
  • Green onions/scallions
  • Kale
  • Kohlrabi
  • Leeks
  • Lettuce head
  • leaf
  • Mixed leafy greens
  • Onions pearl
  • white
  • Parsnips
  • Peas
  • Peppers
  • hot
  • sweet
  • Potatoes new
  • russet
  • Pumpkin
  • Radishes
  • Shallots
  • Spinach
  • baby
  • regular
  • Squash
  • summer
  • zucchini
  • winter
  • butternut
  • Swiss chard
  • Tomatoes cherry
  • grape
  • Tomatoes plum
  • round
  • Turnip greens
  • Turnips
  • Cut flowers
  • Eggs
  • Fresh and/or dried herbs
  • Honey
  • Chicken
  • Duck
  • Turkey
  • YakBeef/veal cold cuts
  • Beef/veal ground
  • Beef/veal sausage
  • Beef/veal steaks
  • roasts
  • Pork bacon
  • Pork chops
  • Pork cold cuts
  • Pork ham
  • Pork sausage
  • Yak
  • Soap and/or body care products

Vegetables

  • Arugula
  • Asparagus
  • Beans string
  • Beets
  • Bok Choy
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Collard Greens
  • Corn sweet
  • Cucumbers
  • Eggplant Italian
  • Japanese
  • etc
  • Garlic
  • Green beans
  • Green onions/scallions
  • Kale
  • Kohlrabi
  • Leeks
  • Lettuce head
  • leaf
  • Mixed leafy greens
  • Onions pearl
  • red
  • white
  • Parsnips
  • Peas
  • Peppers
  • hot
  • sweet
  • Potatoes new
  • russet
  • Pumpkin
  • Radishes
  • Shallots
  • Spinach
  • baby
  • regular
  • Squash
  • summer
  • zucchini
  • winter
  • butternut
  • Swiss chard
  • Tomatoes cherry
  • grape
  • Tomatoes plum
  • round
  • Turnip greens
  • Turnips

Fruit

  • Apples
  • Cantaloupes
  • Honeydew melons
  • Plums black
  • green
  • red
  • etc
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelons

Poultry

  • Chicken
  • Duck
  • Turkey

Meat

  • Beef/veal cold cuts
  • Beef/veal ground
  • Beef/veal sausage
  • Beef/veal steaks
  • roasts
  • Pork bacon
  • Pork chops
  • Pork cold cuts
  • Pork ham
  • Pork sausage
  • Yak

Shares

50
2023-02-21

Share Sizes:

  • Full shares
  • Half shares

Payment Options:

  • One advance payment prior to the beginning of the delivery season
  • Payments in installments over the course of each delivery season

Share Items:

  • CSA decides product based on supply availability;CSA offers options for specific product categories;

Delivery/PickupMethod

  • Customers pick up from CSA farm
  • Deliver to one or more neighborhood sites

Accepted Payment

  • Cash
  • Personal Checks
  • Debit card/Credit card

Do You Have Questions? We Have Answers!

Frequently Asked Questions for The Forbes Family Farm

Where is The Forbes Family Farm located?
The Forbes Family Farm is located at PO Box 616, Manila, Utah, 84046. You can get directions using Google Maps or another navigation app.
What city is The Forbes Family Farm in?
The Forbes Family Farm is located in Manila, Utah.
How do I contact The Forbes Family Farm?
You can contact The Forbes Family Farm by phone at 1637617809.
Does The Forbes Family Farm have a website?
Yes. You can visit the The Forbes Family Farm website at http://theforbesfamilyfarm.com for hours, availability, and current offerings.
What type of farm or market is The Forbes Family Farm?
The Forbes Family Farm is listed as a csa on https://farmlists.org.
How do I find farms near Manila, Utah?
You can browse all farms and farm-fresh resources near Manila, Utah on https://farmlists.org. Listings include CSA programs, farmers markets, U-pick farms, agritourism experiences, and on-farm markets.
Can I email The Forbes Family Farm?
An email address for The Forbes Family Farm is not currently listed. Try contacting them by phone or visiting their website.

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