The flowers in the fields at WFCF are grown under an open sky, by caring hands, and produced with the same integrity as our vegetables:  grown in a manner that is healthy for the environment, farm staff and the community.  This is in stark contrast to most flowers you see in grocery stores and florist shops. A large portion of those flowers were not grown anywhere nearby. The majority of cut flowers sold in the U.S. are grown in South America (primarily Colombia and Ecuador) - countries that have less stringent pesticide regulations and fewer labor laws to protect workers.

Issues with floriculture have not received as much public attention as food production, but they deserve consideration. The greenhouse and international flower growing industry can have just as big an impact on the environment and our health as the conventional food production industry. Because of their delicate nature,

conventional flowers are often grown in greenhouses and are fumigated with chemical pesticides and herbicides that are outlawed in the United States. Once the flowers are cut, they are often dipped into preservatives to help them survive the plane trip from the southern to the northern hemisphere.  Not only do these practices compromise environmental safety, but also the health and safe labor practices of those working in the greenhouses. 

Supporting a local flower CSA impacts environmental concerns and worker health much as its veggie counterpart and Harvard study found that seeing flowers throughout the day made people more compassionate, happier and less prone to anxiety and depression.  Now that's something to share!

Starting in mid-July, flower shareholders can pick 2 bouquets (15 stems each) per week for ten weeks. Shareholders can expect a diverse offering of cut flower varieties, including zinnias, cosmos, everlastings, sunflowers, and asters. A perfect gift for Mother's Day!   

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