That’s part of what keeps Perry going. It all comes back to a simple mission: expanding access to high-quality, affordable produce.
By Bryan M. Vance
Montavilla News
May 21, 2025
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Her efforts are paying off. The Montavilla Mini Farm will offer 36 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) slots for 2025, during a 16-week season running from July through October. For $ 380 ($ 23.75 weekly), members get a box of freshly picked produce. Perry harvests each member’s share the day before pickup, ensuring maximum freshness and quality.
Each box, roughly the size of a large paper grocery bag, contains 6-8 different types of vegetables. While not certified organic, Perry adheres strictly to organic growing methods, using only neem oil and diatomaceous earth for pest control. Her meticulous crop rotation means she only needs to apply fertilizer about once every three years.
Buying directly from Perry ensures that this small-scale farm continues to thrive and supports a vibrant local agricultural economy. Customers get to know the person growing, harvesting, and packing their produce —all at a price that compares favorably with organic stores and markets.
“The love that people show me is very palatable,” she said. “Like 90%, 95% of the time that I am out working, somebody will walk by and stop and tell me how beautiful it is or thank me for having it in the community.”
