THE FARM

Our farm is located on 68 Certified Organic acres in Morris County, New Jersey with diverse ecosystems comprising forest, pond, stream, and cropland. For the past 12 seasons we have been growing annual and perennial vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit on this historic farm that dates back to the 1600s. In 2012 we started our weekly vegetable share distribution, to provide healthy, delicious, seasonal, local foods to our community through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.

Building soil using less fossil fuels

School Lunch Organic Farm is dedicated to building healthy soil, which is a hallmark of organic farming. To grow food organically, farmers must build their soil, using techniques like composting, cover crops, and crop rotations rather than synthetic fertilizers made from fossil-fuels. Building soil is a lot more work. But on an environmental level, that matters. Excess nitrogen from fertilizer not only ends up in the atmosphere as nitrous oxide (a potent greenhouse gas), it also ends up in our waterways and aquifers, where it causes everything from nitrate poisoning in drinking water, to toxic algae, to dead zones in our waterways.

No GMO seeds

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Limited use of Plant-based pesticides

School Lunch Organic farm believes in minimal pesticide use of approved Organic materials. We do not prescribe to a spraying schedule. We do not believe in the use of synthetic pesticides. The majority of organic farmers rely on plant-based pesticides such as Pyrethrum (from chrysanthemum flowers), extracts of the Benin tree, neem oil, or an extract of the Japanese knotweed root.

Organic Certification is more work for the farmer

Organic certification requires a time commitment on the part of the farmer. In addition to a 12-page application, as well as regular audits, organic farmers must document a great deal of what they do. I believe the discipline of documentation makes one a better farmer.

Susan Wise

Quality and Quantity    I have been a member of School Lunch Farm's CSA program for 1 season. Last season I purchased a half-share and enjoyed it so much I am purchasing a full-share this season. I found the produce to be varied and bountiful and of excellent quality. Extras like honey and pumpkins were a pleasant surprise! I've participated in work days on the farm and find the growing practices to be responsible and well planned. Margaret is knowledgeable, experienced and passionate. I would recommend School Lunch Farm to anyone.

Cathe Shetzline

School Lunch CSA is wonderful! 2013 was our families first season with School Lunch Farm CSA and we were extremely pleased with the experience. My kids and I volunteered a few times at the farm. The first time we volunteered, my 8 year old son planted seeds for germination. He then checked on "his plants" progress every few weeks. I grew up in a farming community and am happy that my children can now have a stronger connection to their food source through School Lunch CSA. Each week we looked forward to seeing what we would get in our share of produce. My personal favorite was the Tuscan Kale! Being a member of School Lunch Farm has benefitted my family with nutritious food at a good value, adventures with new produce varieties and a connection with our food. We are counting the days until this years harvest starts!

Patrick Murphy

  My family and I have been members and volunteers at the farm for two seasons. It's great knowing where our food comes from and how it's being grown - and even better to take part in helping it grow! The variety of vegetables keeps cooking and eating interesting and the freshness is unparalleled. It's truly a gift to have this food resource in our region.

Jane Kelleher

A local gem I have wanted to support a CSA for awhile and I found School Lunch Farm by accident and what a beautiful accident it was! Each week I would eagerly await what Margaret had in store for us. From the heirloom tomatoes, to the butternut squash, and to all the tomatillos in between, each share would never disappoint. The portions are more than a 2 person household can eat but I am reaping the benefits of freezing my share at the peak of their freshness. Kale frittatas, broccoli and cauliflower gratins, and each winter soup contains the organic garlic and all those little bundles of herb ~ still from the farm. This local gem is so worth the money.

John Summers

School Lunch Farm CSA   This was my first year taking part of a CSA. I loved getting all of the variety of vegetables each week. I got to try new foods that I had never eaten before. The vegetables were harvested the morning of the pick up and tasted great. I will be returning next season. Margaret also gave me the opportunity to volunteer. It was a great learning experience as well.

Ruth Rupprecht

1/8/2014

Expanding our cuisine--in a healthy way  As first-time organic CSA-ers, we've introduced new veggies into our diet and expanded our food horizons in a healthy way. Margaret and her volunteers provide a warm welcome each week and the distribution center is well-organized with a fine variety. We especially loved the baby greens and the squashes as well as the tomatillos and the fresh herbs. School Lunch Farm is truly authentic farming with only the best organic practices.

Linda Tarkoff

Great farm, great food, great value    School Lunch Farm offers the high quality and variety that I want, and it feels great to eat locally grown, organic whole food. Shares are often more than my family of three can eat in a week. I also appreciate that the farmer is very organized and professional, a good manager and a good communicator. After two years visiting other farms and sampling other CSA shares, I am very happy with School Lunch Farm.