This morning I had the privilege of meeting Jenn and Sean Steed of Steed Farm. They’re a local organic farm by me in eastern Hillsborough County off of County Road 39 in Plant City. They run a CSA – Community supported agriculture co-coop – to support the local community with consciousnesly grown and hand picked organic produce.

This is a family run farm that takes great pride in their harvests. Jenn gave me a very thoughtful and informative tour of every inch of their farm, even introducing me to her volunteers. After explaining the plot of farm USF uses to grow forage crops and their 24 week growth and harvest season, she explained every single vegetable, plant and animal on her farm to me. I have to admit, I am intrigued by my neighborhood farms and always give my full attention to the great care these farmers put into their land. She had me utterly captivated!

We walked through each row of strawberries, kale, bok choy, onions, beets, turnips, broccoli rabe, cabbage, tomatoes and peppers with her. I ogled over the vast variety of herbs.

I stood in awe of the large cows, pigs and chickens that resided on their land.

Jenn explained that one season on their farm is the span of 24 weeks. Steed Farms starts harvesting after Thanksgiving.

They offer their CSA members a weekly share and a half share that Sean and his team harvest fresh every other Saturday. Pick up is every Saturday during the 24 weeks. They also grow sweet potatoes, which are available weekly during their CSA pick up period. You get what is harvested as a share, you don’t select or swap out the produce.Pricing is pretty moderate at $270 for a half share and $540 full share that you pay up front in the beginning of the co-op. They advertise their CSA on Localharvest.Org but they also have an Instagram page (that you should follow to support a hard working local farm!)

I was honored to have been shown their farm and a glimpse into what effort goes into the foods we share with our friends and family.