Is it a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)?
Our winter produce subscription works a lot like a CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) model where customers pay in advance for a share of the crops produced on a specific farm and then pick-up a box or bag of produce each week for a certain number of weeks. Our program operates on a similar principle, with a few differences:
- We operate during the colder months only - November through March
- Customers receive a share once per month
- Because the food is frozen, you don't have to worry about using it up quickly before it goes bad
- In a CSA, you are sharing in the risks and rewards involved in farming, so if the farmer has a good year you may get a lot, but if they have a bad year you may not get as much. Because we are purchasing produce to freeze, we will purchase the best of what is available each season. Although specific crops available each year will vary, when you sign up, you will know how many items to expect and have an approximate idea of the quantities they will come in.
What's in a subscription?
Visit our What's in a subscription? page.
Is all of the produce organic?
We work with a wide range of farms, and many are certified organic or using similar growing practices. We strive to support farms that are using sustainable practices and to work with farms that may be open to improving their practices based on demand and fair pricing. We provide information to our customers about the farm each item comes from. You can find a list of many of the farms we work with on our Sourcing page.
How much does a share cost?
Visit our Pricing page for pricing information from our Winter 2012-2013 season. Check back in July for pricing for Winter 2013-2014.
How do I get my share?
Customers can select which site they want to pick-up their share at. Available pick-up sites are listed here.
By making a purchase you agree to our pick-up policies. Please review our pick-up policies here.
By making a purchase you agree to our pick-up policies. Please review our pick-up policies here.
How can I pay?
We accept payment via our website (Paypal/credit card) or you can send a check by mail.
What do customers think of the products?
See what customers are saying on our Customer Feedback page.
