In support of the local food movement, Oasis at Bird-In-Hand, in Ronks, is pleased to offer a winter CSA program to the local region, as well as surrounding metropolitan areas, that will begin November 8 and run 25 weeks through April. Large shares feed four to six people and small shares feed two to four people. Sign-up can occur for a pro-rated amount any time during the season. 

CSA shares are expected to include: lettuce greens, arugula, spinach, sweet and regular potatoes, carrots, radishes, cabbage, eggs, Oasis artisanal cheeses, canned items and butter, along with other seasonal produce. 

The mission of Oasis is to fill the gap between local growers and producers, and conscientious meal makers for locally grown, organic, chemical-free, real live food. Since all of the farmers who produce for Oasis are Lancaster County horse farmers, the carbon footprint left by the producers of the food is kept to a minimum. 

Pick-up locations include: Oasis at Bird-In-Hand, Ronks; Community Natural Food Store, New Holland; and Lemon Street Market, Lancaster.  

Cost: $725/large share; $450/small share. For more information, and to sign up, call 717-288-2154 or visit RealLiveFood.org.