Gus and Company, LLC CSA
Nestled cozily northwest of the fairgrounds is Gus & Company Farm, one of Clark County's newest CSA farms. When asked how the name was selected, owner April Jones laughed and said the short answer is, "After my dog." She went on to explain that while Gus has a significant part in the farm, the farm name was chosen to signify that more than humans are involved and a farm is composed of multiple living systems denoted by "Company."
Jones, one of five children, grew up on a farm near where she now lives and her siblings and she traded chores at this farm for milk. She later moved to the Midwest where she graduated with a degree in civil engineering and earned an MBA. Her ten years of working in facilities and construction project management and love of strategic planning are serving her well in her chosen profession as a full-time farmer.
When asked for her favorite time of year, Jones said it is impossible to pick just one, the changing seasons are her favorite. She said the winter is a good time to stop and pause to reflect on the past season and plan for the next one. Laughing, she said maybe her favorite should be April since that is her name.
Gus & Company Farm is Certified Organic by the State of Washington Department of Agriculture. She said that one of many reasons to buy directly from the farmer versus a supermarket is the transparency of knowing how your food is grown and the care given to the land
She has been selling to restaurants and grocers, with 2008 her first CSA season. For 2009, she is offering up to 35 shares including half shares. Each share includes vegetables, fruit and herbs for the 25-week season; visit her web site for specifics and to read her newsletter. Duck and chicken eggs are for sale as they are available, and CSA members can also purchase seasonal flowers, both edible and decorative.
Gus and Company also offers Tamworth Heritage Pork which is available in quarters, halves or whole. Be certain to place orders early to ensure delivery.
Contact Information
Gus and Company, LLC
P.O. Box 973Ridgefield, WA
(360) 601-6671
april@gusandco.org