2008-09 CSA Membership Form
HOW TO JOIN… Please fill-out this form and return with your first
payment.·
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I would like to
be a member, and understand that I will share in the risk with the farm & I
agree to excuse them for the seasonal mishaps that might occur.
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I understand that
some months will not have produce available due to the season.
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I understand that
each week's produce will be different and based upon seasonal availability,
insects, weather, and other acts of God.
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I understand that
I am committing to an annual subscription and that I will pay in advance in
three equal payments DUE Dec. 1st, April 1st and Aug. 1st. A seasonal share
will be managed, harvested and prepared for me each week.
· I understand that I am committing to a year and my pre-payment fees help cover the annual costs of labor, fertilizer, seed, equipment, etc. to develop the CSA garden and that NO refunds are available, however, I can cancel at anytime.
DATE
FIRST & LAST NAME
HOME ADDRESS
CITY/TOWN – ZIP
TELEPHONE NUMBER HOME CELL
EMAIL ADDRESS – **NEED TO HAVE FOR UPDATES
& NOTIFICATIONS
HOW DID YOU FIND
Would you be interested in any
of these quality products from other local farms that we work with? (check all
that apply.)
Grass Fed Beef Pastured Poultry Raw Cow Milk Raw Goat Milk
Raw
Goat Milk Soap Dried Herbs
To become a member,
you will need to include your first payment with this printed form, and submit
as follows...
Make checks payable to
Mail to;
We will send you a
confirmation of your order.
NO refunds are available; however, you can
cancel at anytime, or transfer your share to a friend.
People will be added to the CSA on a first come/first serve order. Once we are full for the season, you can have your place held for the first opening that becomes available. We can send your check back or hold it – as you prefer.
CSA MEMBERSHIP
Community Supported Agriculture
(CSA) is for those committed members who pay a 12-month membership fee for a
weekly supply of seasonal produce from our farm. This helps cover our operation
costs for seed, organic fertilizers, fuel, equipment, labor, greenhouse
supplies, etc. We plan and work throughout the year to provide our members with
an equal share of produce on a weekly basis. The share of produce is available
for pick-up every week during the growing season. There are some breaks during
the summer and late winter, but our goal is to provide 32 weeks of produce
throughout the year.
WHAT WILL MEMBERS RECEIVE?
It is our goal to provide a
share of fresh, chemical free vegetables and herbs each week that will
generally supply a normal family of 4; although we do realize not all of our
members fit this mold. Some couples
without children may choose to share their box with another couple or single
person or “adopt” someone less fortunate to share your share with. Our members generally enjoy vegetables and
are open to trying new things. Our farm
will grow many varieties each season, however, production is always dependent
upon the weather. Our goal is to deliver
seasonal produce as many weeks of the year as the weather will allow.
Our Proposed harvest schedule;
Fall (Oct.-Dec.) peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, beans, squash, zucchini,
green tomatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squash, kale, mustard greens, Asian
greens, lettuce, baby salad mix, collards, herbs… Lots of greens!!!
*Winter Break (Jan-Feb) We will harvest from the
garden as long as the weather allows, but look for a break of a few weeks once
ole’ man winter arrives.
Spring (Mar.-April) lettuce, baby greens, radish, beets, turnips, kale,
chard, peas, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, potatoes, herbs, mustard greens, Asian
greens, potatoes, cucumbers, squash, herbs… Lots of greens!!!
Summer (May-July) cucumbers, beans, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers,
okra, eggplant, melons, watermelons, herbs…
Late Summer Break (Aug-Sept)
We will take a 6-8 week dog days of
summer break depending upon the weather. We take this time to prepare for the
fall.
During the breaks, we will
continue to offer value added products through our co-op and the twice a month
market days. Items include fresh baked
products, meats, cheeses, etc.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The annual membership cost base
is $1200 year. Members may pay in three
payments of $400 due Dec. 1st, April 1st and Aug. 1st. At this time, we do not have drop off points
but will visit this option as we receive feedback. An additional fee will be charged for
delivery if drop off points are added.
NO
refunds are available; however, you can cancel at anytime, or transfer your
share to a friend.
WHAT IF I'M OUT OF TOWN ONE
WEEK?
Let us know so that we can
provide your share for one of our food bank recipients, or you can find someone
who is able to take your share. The garden still grows and we still need to
harvest. If you so choose, any shares
not picked-up will be donated in your name.
WAITING LIST
Each season is planned in
advanced and there is limited space available. Membership is available
first-come, first-served until we are full. If farm membership is full at the
time you send your Application & Membership Fee, we can return your check
or hold it for the first available space. The waiting list may be for up to
6-12 months depending upon the season. No checks will be accepted without
the completed application form.
MEMBERSHIP EXTRAS
We work with other locals to
supply our members with a variety of quality natural products. One farm can
only supply so much. That's why we network with other family farms that are
committed to the highest standards in producing their food and goods. We
coordinate with these farms offering our membership a larger selection of local
food throughout the year. Eden’s also
hosts a twice monthly market day where you can find local artisans as well as
farmers, ranchers and producers of value added items such as canned jams,
jellies, peppers, sauces, etc. Our CSA members
will receive an email periodically updating them with a farm report, a list of
what is being harvested, a list of what's coming soon, recipes and cooking tips
with Chef David Gilbert and other news we think you might find interesting.
214-348-EDEN (3336)