SHARES

Your share Simply - a bag of food you pick up weekly. You buy a share of the harvest, in advance.

Each CSA share consists of 15-20 weekly bags/boxes of fresh high quality produce. That's 15 regular weekly bags/boxes and 5 special weekly share bags. A target season of 25 weeks is planned, if the weather and crops cooperate. The weekly share bag/box should contain a comparative market retail value of $20 worth of produce. The share contents are proportioned upon harvest volume and will vary through the season and with market values. Generally each share bag/box will contain enough fresh produce for one person to consume in 5-6 days.

Each week in May and running through October you will receive a share of the harvest, a bag or two of fresh wholesome produce. As the season changes so do the share sizes. Scheduled deliveries are available

You periodically may need a little more produce for the week, additional share bags maybe purchased for $20 at scheduled drop sites or farm pickup locations.
A limited number of additional bags are made up for shareholders needing extra produce. Additional bags maybe ordered/reserved in advance at $20 each (no extra charge) just let us know the week in advance.

ON FARM PRICE SCHEDULES
2008 basic price
$99 annual household membership+ $299 per share

Single Share

before March 1
$99 + $299

$398

Two shares

before March 1
$99 + $598

$697

When you buy CSA shares in advance you are making a short term investment in a local business, kind of like underwriting the farming operational costs and in return receiving generous weekly shares of fresh food during production season. Not exactly but you function like an insurance company underwriting an agreement to risk some financial investment in the farm operation..

Four Shares

before March 1
$99 + $1196

$1295

Three Shares

before March 1
$99 + $897

$996

Your share of your investment is to be returned to you as weekly shares of high quality fresh food, generally with interest.
The chance for crop failure due to weather, animals, bugs...exists (the risk). Advance purchases of CSA shares allow us time to concentrate on growing and solving little problems to cut risks, instead of spending precious time out trying to sell and find markets for fresh food ready to go bad.

Advance Membership subscriptions pay for seeds, fertilizer, water, equipment maintenance, labor, etc.
In return, the farm provides, to the best of its ability, a healthy supply of, seasonally fresh, healthy produce

Late Buy-In
Summer Share
$99 + $299
before 1July

$259
After 1July

$229
After 1August

$199
After 1 September

Installment
Share

four monthly payments of
$105 per share

If we have the volume to support additional late comers wishing to purchase shares later in the season, this will be the pricing schedule, if there are supplies for additional shares.

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Gift /debit cards work great mid-season and are a great gift idea

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DROP SITE - PRICE SCHEDULES

Full - Two Shares

before March 1
$99 + $598

$697

Half-Single Share

before March 1
$99 + $299

$398

The following share information is provided only as a reference for determining the number of CSA shares you will need for your household. Individual and family consumption will vary. Share sizes will vary in volume throughout the season. Additional shares may be purchased as needed.

One (1) CSA Share should provide healthy portions of produce for either 1 adult or teenager for 5-6 days. (consumption rate may vary)
One (1) CSA Share should provide healthy portions for two (2) pre-teen children. (consumption rates may vary)
Two (2) CSA Shares should provide healthy portions for two (2) adult Shareholders.

This relationship between local farmers and communities helps create a stable farm operation.

CSA members are assured the highest quality produce, often at below retail prices.
Farmers are guaranteed a reliable market for a diverse selection of crops.

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These are only average consumption rates, your individual and family needs may vary.
The following are some examples of shares for different family sizes.

One adult - Suggested Purchase **One Share
Two adults - Suggested Purchase **Two Shares
Two adults, One teen -Buy **Three Shares
Two adults, one teen, two pre-teen -
Buy **Four Shares
One adult, two pre-teen
Buy **Two Shares

** add more produce as needed at pickup

$100 Gift Card

$200 Gift Card

$300 Gift Card

Fruit & nut Share Pricing

Fresh delicious naturally grown, (some certified organic) fruit, like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, hickory nuts, walnuts, and more from local and regional growers.

Pricing:
Best of Summer or Fall: $55.00+ You only Pay wholesale market price when you pick up items
Full Season: $95.00+ You only Pay wholesale market price when you pick up items

Working Shares
On-Farm pick-up also offers the opportunity for individuals and families to take advantage of working shares, to get some exercise, spending time in the fresh air and save money.

Several work plans and schedules are available to participate in

Generally 9 hours 3-3hr. periods of work provides $45 share credit

$99+ 9 hours 3-3hr periods + $299 $ 45 credit
$99+ 18 hours 6-3hr periods + $254 $ 90 credit
$99+ 27 hours 9-3hr periods + $209 $135 credit
$99+ 36 hours 12-3hr periods + $164 $180 credit

Work schedules will be worked out again later this year as working shares are purchased. Generally Plan to work either mornings or late afternoon evenings.

Monday - Tuesday 8am - 11am
Wednesday             8am - 11am ; 3pm - 6pm
Thursday - Friday    6am -   9am ; 9am - noon ; 3pm - 6pm ; 6pm - 9pm
Saturday                   6am -   9am ; 9am - noon ; 3pm - 6pm ; 6pm - 9pm
Sunday                     6am -   9am ; 9am - noon ;   3pm - 6pm

*All CSA fees are non-refundable
Shares are transferable up to the balance remaining in the share account. A $30 membership household fee will be deducted from the balance of the share account.