Farmer-Member Agreement
As a CSA farm, we have a very unique relationship with our customers. We sell 'shares' in our yearly harvest which allows us to cover the costs of our production at the beginning of the season and guarantees our members a variety of just-picked, certified organic vegetables each week. As co-participants in this form of agriculture the farmer and member support one another in their unique but equally beneficial contributions!
Our responsibilities as your farmers are as follows:
To grow all food in accordance with the Canadian Organic Regime and steward the land with a focus on ecological welfare, biodiversity, soil and water conservation and human/animal health. We maintain our organic certification and are inspected yearly by EcoCert Canada.
To give back to the soil at least as much as we take and to moderate our practices in order to reduce our impact on the climate.
To strive to grow a diversity of traditional and unique vegetables and to do everything within reason to have an abundant harvest.
To start the CSA deliveries by no later than July 1st (barring major weather or environmental impediment)
To put our members shares in top priority and guarantee a minimum of 7 items at each pick up.
To harvest, wash, store and deliver produce in such a way as to maintain quality and extend shelf-life .
To deliver the weekly harvest on time each week throughout the season and be present to answer questions and give assistance.
To supply the member with a newsletter each week which will advise them on how to use their produce and inform them of farm news.
To respond to emails and feedback in a timely manner and take feedback into consideration in future planning.
To treat all members equally and with respect regardless of their various identities or circumstances.
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To give back to the soil at least as much as we take and to moderate our practices in order to reduce our impact on the climate.
To strive to grow a diversity of traditional and unique vegetables and to do everything within reason to have an abundant harvest.
To start the CSA deliveries by no later than July 1st (barring major weather or environmental impediment)
To put our members shares in top priority and guarantee a minimum of 7 items at each pick up.
To harvest, wash, store and deliver produce in such a way as to maintain quality and extend shelf-life .
To deliver the weekly harvest on time each week throughout the season and be present to answer questions and give assistance.
To supply the member with a newsletter each week which will advise them on how to use their produce and inform them of farm news.
To respond to emails and feedback in a timely manner and take feedback into consideration in future planning.
To treat all members equally and with respect regardless of their various identities or circumstances.
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Your responsibilities as members are as follows:
To accept some risk in the yearly vegetable availability, understanding that each season is unique and that agriculture is highly variable due to weather and climate fluctuations.
To pay installments on the 1st of the month beginning at time of sign up, and to clear the balance by July 2nd.
To come to the pick-up each week, on time and with your own bags and boxes, understanding that forgotten or missed shares will be donated.
To inform us with at least 48 hours notice if you need to reschedule your pick-up location or send a friend in your place.
To learn to love your veggies and be open to trying a few new ones.
To pay installments on the 1st of the month beginning at time of sign up, and to clear the balance by July 2nd.
To come to the pick-up each week, on time and with your own bags and boxes, understanding that forgotten or missed shares will be donated.
To inform us with at least 48 hours notice if you need to reschedule your pick-up location or send a friend in your place.
To learn to love your veggies and be open to trying a few new ones.
