Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
2012 SEASON
Due to the continued popularity of our CSA program we will be again expanding our operation to accommodate additional boxes in 2012 and look forward to having more members. If you think you may be interested in joining our CSA for the 2012 season please fill out the form below. Filling out the form does not obligate you to purchase a membership in 2012 nor does it ensure you a membership. It merely provides us with a list of interested people to contact later this spring when memberships become available. You can then decide when we contact you to purchase a membership or not.
ATTENTION CURRENT 2011 CSA MEMBERS
Preference will be given to all existing customers for 2012 season CSA membership. Please contact us by March 15, 2011 to ensure your membership for the 2011 growing season. You should automatically receive a copy of this years application by mid February. If you are a returning customer and do not receive this years application form please send us an email or give us a call and we would be more than pleased to send you one.
Payment for 2012 shares will not be due until March 31, 2012.
WHAT IS A CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, is an arrangement that provides a direct connection between consumers and a local farmer. Participating supporters contribute to the farm’s yearly operating budget by purchasing in advance a share of the season’s harvest. By making this commitment ahead of time, CSA participants join the farmer in assuming the costs, risks, and rewards of growing that season’s crops. Participants help pay for seeds, supplies, labour, water, equipment maintenance and other costs. In return, the farmer provides a weekly delivery of fresh, nutritious vegetables throughout the harvest season.
HARVEST SEASON
We plan to provide fresh vegetables from mid-June to late October, for a total of 20 weeks.
VEGETABLE LIST:
Beans (green) Lettuce
Beans (yellow) Onions
Beets Peas
Broccoli Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts Radish
Cabbage Turnips
Carrots Spinach
Cauliflower Rhubarb
Celery Squash
Cucumber Swiss Chard
Green Onions Tomatoes
Parsnip Rutabaga
Pumpkins Zucchini
Blueberries Apples
Kale Tatsoi
Leeks Asian Greens
Raspberries Sunchokes
Herbs
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A DELIVERY
One box is generally enough produce for two adults who eat an average amount of fresh vegetables. If you eat an above average amount of vegetable you may want to consider purchasing two shares.
We strive to provide an appealing and ample supply of vegetables each week, but since nature has no guarantees we cannot offer any either.
Contents vary week to week based on what is in season and is ready to harvest.
HOW DELIVERIES WORK
1) Boxes may be picked up directly from the farm on Wednesday between 4pm and 8pm.
2) Delivered directly to your home on Wednesday evenings for an additional charge of $5.00/wk.
YOU CAN BECOME A CSA PARTICIPANT
Each spring we will be inviting you and other community members to become participants of our CSA garden. There will be a set delivery day each week for the 20 weeks of planned harvest.
The cost of one share is $500.00 ($600.00 for a delivered share) for the entire 20 week season.
Available shares are limited therefore we encourage you to contact us to reserve your share. Upon receiving your application we will contact you to verify your acceptance and discuss delivery details.
Should a share not be available for this growing season your name will be placed on a waiting list for the 2012 season. Remember our produce will also be available at the Kingston Farmers' Market or by placing a pickup order online.
Please fill out the following information and sign-up form to reserve your share or receive more information.
Produce boxes will not be supplied until payment has been received.
Need more information or have questions? Visit our frequently asked question (FAQ) section. This section has answers to many of the questions others have ask about our CSA.
