In exchange for a flat rate, our farm provides you with a weekly box of fresh produce that we grow or have other local farmers (within 25 miles) grow for us. Some shares also include eggs each week and/or half a hog and 1/8 of a beef steer. We begin the first week of June and the program runs for 20 weeks. We also have a winter CSA program, which runs November through May. Free-range chickens, turkeys, beef, pork honey, maple syrup, cooking oils, organic grains and much more are also available as add on items.
Risks and Benefits of a CSA - When one joins a CSA, one accepts some of the risk. By paying up front, the CSA members share with the farmer the risk that a certain percentage of the crops planned in advanced might fail. The benefit to the farmer is that a certain income is assured, even if he doesn’t have 100% crop success. The benefit to the CSA member is that they are assured of a steady, weekly supply of produce presented with the knowledge that the produce is grown free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. There are no refunds for any portion of the CSA program.
Pick Up Locations and Times - Pick up will be at the farm, the Medina Farmers market, the Friends Church in North Olmsted (Great Northern Blvd) at Vermilion Farmers Market and other locations. Detailed pick-up times will be made available at the start of the season. Scheduled pick up times must be adhered to. It is the member’s responsibility to make arrangements to have their share picked up at the set time. If a share is not picked up it will not be refunded or made up at another date. Other pickup/delivery arrangements can be made and may involve a delivery fee. Additional drop off points may be added during the season.
WE NOW OFFER HOME DELIVERY. Please ask for details.
How To Join - Please fill out your information at the top of this sheet, indicate which type of share you are interested in and where you would like to
pick up your share.All fees are to be paid in full before May 1, 2018.We only have a limited number of shares available for the 2018 season. Shares are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment plans are available as shown below, effective 1/1/2018: (other arrangements can be made, please inquire)
By paying up front you are helping us determine how many shares we will need to be filled for the season so we can plan our planting schedule. We then have the necessary capital to carry on the day-to-day farm activities. You may choose to pay in four payments, but please send the first payment as your deposit. If you have any questions about our payment plans please contact us.Customers that pay in full by February 1st receive an extra discount, to be determined.
Full Share
Approximately one bushel of vegetables/fruit ea. week
Plus One dozen eggs each week
Plus ½ hog, 1/8 beef - to be picked up at the farm
Feeds 2-4 family members / $1,600.00 / $400.00 due on or before 2/15/18
$400.00 due on or before 3/15/18
$400.00 due on or before 4/15/18
$400.00 due on or before 5/01/18
Produce & Egg Share(Our most popular share)
Approximately one bushel of vegetables/fruit ea. week
Plus a half dozen eggs each week
Feeds 2-4 family members / $950.00 / $237.50 due on or before 2/15/18
$237.50 due on or before 3/15/18
$237.50 due on or before 4/15/18
$237.50 due on or before 5/01/18
Produce Only Share
Approximately one bushel of vegetables/fruit ea. week
Eggs may be purchased per week if available
Feeds 2-4 family members / $900.00 / $225.00 due on or before 2/15/18
$225.00 due on or before 3/15/18
$225.00 due on or before 4/15/18
$225.00 due on or before 5/01/18
“Singles” Share – Produce Only
Approximatelyhalf a bushel of produce each week
Eggs may be purchased per week if available
Feeds 1-2 adults / $600.00 / $150.00 due on or before 2/15/18
$150.00 due on or before 3/15/18
$150.00 due on or before 4/15/18
$150.00 due on or before 5/01/18
Pickup Locations (please check one): ______Farm _____ North Olmsted _____ Medina ______Vermilion
A confirmation will be sent upon receipt of your deposit. If the CSA shares are sold out, your deposit will be returned. Make Personal Check or Cashier’s Check Payable to: Charles Murray, 5761 Ferry Road, Wakeman, Ohio, 44889. Ph. (440) 724-4730.
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Thank you for your support.