Community Supported Agriculture
Our CSA for 2010 is SOLD OUT!
Please check back in JAN 2011
for our 2011 information.
Farmers Mark and Joanie are excited to announce the 2010 CSA. A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a program where we offer customers fresh-picked USDA certified organic produce by purchasing a share of the season’s harvest in advance. By participating in a CSA, customers become dedicated to sustaining the farm by supplying capital for start-up expenses, (farm labor, seeds, potting soil, utilities, greenhouse supplies, stakes, etc.) that need to be paid before the first crop is harvested. This year a share entitles our members to fresh produce, vegetable, flower and herb plants, fresh-cut bouquets, and all other products available in our sales room (honey, maple syrup, seeds, jams, etc.). Members will be able to choose what’s in their share at each pick-up. Members can pick up their share at their convenience anytime the farm sales room is open from May through October. We strive for a wide variety of USDA certified organic produce throughout the season. A major benefit to this program is its flexibility. You select what you want when you want it!
We offer three different share levels:
• With a payment of $325 you’ll receive a farm sales room voucher share for $400
(19% discount–a savings of $75)
•With a payment of $600 you’ll receive a farm sales room voucher share for $740
(19% discount–a savings of $140)
•A work share entails an obligation of 80 hours of farm work during the season.
These shares are extremely limited and selected at the discretion of the farmers.
Farm work can include weeding, planting, harvesting, etc. A work share is equivalent
to a farm sales room voucher share for $740.
 Produce and items that you may choose to include in your shares:
Early Season - Vegetable, flower and herb plants, certified organic garden seeds (Seeds of Change), lettuce, radishes, scallions, Napa cabbage, kale, bok choy, swiss chard, spinach, kohlrabi, fennel, garlic scapes, peas, salad mix, arugula.
Mid Season - Lettuce, scallions, radishes, zucchini, yellow squash, cukes, green beans, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, herbs, watermelon, garlic, onions, sweet potatoes, salad mix, arugula.
Late Season - Lettuce, scallions, radishes, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, beets, leeks, cabbage, winter squash, cauliflower, kale, collards, brussel sprouts, turnips, sweet potatoes, salad mix, arugula.
Other Items - honey, maple syrup, etc.
How does it work?
Come to the farm anytime the farm sales room is open from May through October. Select the products that you want. Tell the cashier you are a CSA member. The cashier will total your purchase and deduct it from your farm sales room voucher share balance. Any share balances remaining at the end of the season will be donated in produce to the Community Food Bank.
How do I sign up?
All 2009 CSA members will be given first priority for the 2010 sign up. We will be increasing our total CSA shares for 2010. Fill enrollment form out and send it in with your payment immediately as we sold out for 2009 quickly. No phone calls please – we offer our shares on a first come first served basis.
Like the Farmers, by participating in the CSA, customers not only reap the rewards but share the risks in agriculture. However, because of the large quantity of different crops we grow what will be a bad year for one item will be a great year for another item. We also do multiple plantings of many crops. Please be aware before committing to the program that we do not refund shares due to any force majeure events, such as but not limited to weather damage or Mother Nature’s whims.
We are optimistic that this endeavor will benefit both the customers and the farm and we look forward to sharing a wonderful season with you.
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