We are excited to announce the forming of a core group for the Saugeen River CSA. Some members felt the impulse to create a more formal structure to support some areas of the farm. We are in conversation with Cory to see how best this group can serve.

The core group is entirely voluntary and interested in the health of the farm and its connection with the community as a symbiotic relationship. Some areas we will support are communications and outreach, organizing community involvement, planning events, brainstorming possible new ventures (short and long-term), sharing responsibility and dreaming of the future. Here are the members of the Saugeen River CSA core group: Simon Mellor, Beth Hamilton, Mark Mariash, Christine Forand and Marc Fortin.

Managing a farm is a daily commitment, and it needs at least one person to be conscious of the whole process; it is no surprise that there are times when a group of willing hands is needed. A healthy farm is highly social at the level of the ground, and cooperation around the roots fosters a good crop.

Cory is a farmer and more; he is an earth-artist, for he truly loves creating with the ground, and Cory is a gifted teacher; he is happy sharing his knowledge and experience with anyone who inquires. Wisdom cultures would honour these gifts and roles with a title like “Elder.” Our CSA community is open to the possibilities of fostering up-and-coming keepers of wisdom who are quietly working amongst us. How this can be outwardly recognized is still in the initial dream phase, and it is happening as more of us begin to listen to our hearts and their connection with the earth.

The Saugeen River CSA has the potential to grow more than nutritious food to sustain our bodies. The fertile ground has been built up these past 26 years creating a strong foundation for cultivating art, stories, relationships, festivals, learning, and a love of nature. This culture has been happening on the farm, and now, a new growth ring has formed around the center.

We want to thank Cory, Tanya, Stefano and Georgia for opening the farmland in their care to nourish and foster community so graciously. The land is richer with Cory and the community is richer with Saugeen River CSA in its life. Thank you for your interest and continued support in whatever form it comes.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please watch for future communications as we carefully work to bring these various offerings into practice.

With gratitude,

Saugeen River CSA core group