About the Farm Direct Co-op
Farm Direct Co-op is a cooperative of three hundred eighty members who receive fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or local cheese during the summer and fall season. A staff of five part-time individuals, a volunteer board and volunteer co-op members support the many activities to pick up and deliver produce* to depots in Salem, Marblehead and Melrose. We offer two options: Members sign up for either Tuesday or Thursday pick up.
*in 2004 from sixteen farms.
*in 2005 from 18 farms and 5 cheesemakers.
* in 2006 from 20 farms and 8 cheesemakers
* in 2007 from 21 farms and 9 cheesemakers
* in 2008 from 23 farms and 8 cheesemakers
Here is a spreadsheet showing the amounts and varieties of produce/fruit/cheese and herbs for 2008: