With
more and more family farms selling out to corporate giants because of
high costs, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a great
way for local farmers to provide fresh produce to the local community
and gain another avenue for income instead of selling only at
markets. In addition, by providing this service
to the community, the community, in turn, helps a locally-owned family
farm stay locally-owned and family run.
How does it work?
By
purchasing of one or more shares, you, as a member, are
entitled to come to the farm once a week, now Tuesday, from 2:00pm
through 6:00pm, to pick up your share of fresh produce.
There is also a Winter CSA starting in November and ending in December.
How
much does a share cost?
A
share for the 2011 summer farming season costs $525. A Winter CSA share
costs an additional $160 or $685 for the full year. This
can be shared by two people if you make your own arrangements for
sharing and pickup. Payments can also be made in equal installments but
please call first to set this up.
How do I become a member?
Complete
and send in a Harvest Agreement Form with
payment. You can download it here: GeoHall-CSAform-2011-D2.pdf
What are the benefits?
As a member, you will receive a share of Hall Farm produce and a newsletter that contains great recipes for the week’s produce. Our produce is picked fresh so it really is at the peak of its nutritional value. You can taste and see the difference. CSA members can also visit the pick-your-own cut flower garden during the summer months.
What are the risks?
Because this is a community supported venture and although the farmer is committed to the best of his ability to provide high-quality organic produce and produce grown as naturally as we can, there are risks in agriculture (Mother Nature’s whims) that need to be shared by the whole community. Your payment entitles you to a share of the produce we harvest during the relevant growing season.