2021 CSA Subscription
Opens November 1, 2020
We've opened up a third day and location: box pick up at the Saturday Kamloops Farmers' Market is now an option!
What is a CSA Program?
CSA stands for Community-Supported Agriculture (or Community-Shared Agriculture) and involves directly linking growers with eaters. CSA members, or 'shareholders', purchase their food at the beginning of the season in anticipation of the harvest to come. Having this income at the beginning of the season helps the farmer offset heavy start-up costs (e.g., seed purchase, germination, bed preparation, maintenance and construction, planting, transplanting, and so on). In addition, removing the 'middleman' in this way means the farmer can make a fair wage for their work while receiving much satisfaction in providing highly nutritious and delicious food to their members in a manner that stewards the land. CSA is a locally-based approach to agriculture and food distribution that fosters food security, and most importantly, builds relationships within the community.
What's in the Weekly Box?
Based on weather and crop rotations, every year is unique. As the season progresses, you can expect to enjoy fresh spring greens, salad turnips, radishes, peas, carrots, strawberries, beans, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, raspberries, corn, squash, onions, leeks, and much more.
Share Options:
We are continuing with our One-Size Box this year, filled with super fresh vegetables and fruit from mid-June to the end of September! In addition, we will have a freshly stocked Webstore that you can peruse each week and add items to your liking. The 2021 CSA season will run for 15 weeks from June 15 to September 25. Given the varied nature of growing food, contents of the weekly food box will change depending on time of the season. This means that the spring and fall boxes will have fewer items compared with peak summer months when there is an abundant variety of crops to choose from. Our weekly newsletter will provide you with tips and tidbits about feature items in the box, farm news, and recipes to try -- a fun way to get to know your farmers and try out new or unfamiliar food. Who knows what food you might fall in love with this season?
CSA One-Size Box
The CSA One-Size box will usually contain between 5 - 9 different vegetables and fruit (when available) each week. This should work well for individuals (who also like to preserve), couples or a small family. The average value of the small share is $22/week.
Box Add-ons:
With our new Online CSA system, we will be offering a weekly egg subscription for those of you who love our delicious, multi-coloured eggs. In the Webstore, you will find an array of fruit and veggies to choose from each week, meat and growler/pipsqueak add-ons from Crannóg Ales!
Farm Pick Up & Home Delivery Info:
Tuesdays (June 15 to September 21)
The boxes will be available for pick-up from the farm on Tuesdays from 2 - 8 PM. This is a great opportunity to see first-hand what happens on the farm and how things change throughout the season.
We also offer home delivery to Chase for $2/week (total will be $30 for the season).
A central pick up location in Sorrento will be $4/week (total will be $60 for the season). We park near Centuray 21 and Stratis Mediterranean Grill from 5 to 6 PM.
Wednesdays (June 16 to September 22)
Central pick up in Valleyview (4 to 5:30 PM by Sushi Valley) and doorstep delivery (3 to 8 PM) in Kamloops will be $5/week (total will be $75 for the season). Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver in Tobiano.
Saturdays (June 19 to September 25)
Central pick up at the Saturday Kamloops Farmers' Market in Kamloops will be $4/week (total will be $60 for the season).
Payment:
** If your subscription is paid in full at sign-up, you will receive a bonus box at the end of the season **
Cheques can be made out to Golden Ears Farm and mailed to:
5848 VLA Road, Chase BC, V0E 1M1
E-mail transfer can be sent to goldenearsfarm@gmail.com.
Pay with installments of three post-dated cheques: cheque one on day of sign up, with two post-dated cheques for one month and two months after signing up.
To pay in cash, please make arrangements with us.
If there are still spaces available, subscriptions will close May 31, 2021.
In becoming a shareholder for the 2021 CSA Program, I agree to the following:
CSA stands for Community-Supported Agriculture (or Community-Shared Agriculture) and involves directly linking growers with eaters. CSA members, or 'shareholders', purchase their food at the beginning of the season in anticipation of the harvest to come. Having this income at the beginning of the season helps the farmer offset heavy start-up costs (e.g., seed purchase, germination, bed preparation, maintenance and construction, planting, transplanting, and so on). In addition, removing the 'middleman' in this way means the farmer can make a fair wage for their work while receiving much satisfaction in providing highly nutritious and delicious food to their members in a manner that stewards the land. CSA is a locally-based approach to agriculture and food distribution that fosters food security, and most importantly, builds relationships within the community.
What's in the Weekly Box?
Based on weather and crop rotations, every year is unique. As the season progresses, you can expect to enjoy fresh spring greens, salad turnips, radishes, peas, carrots, strawberries, beans, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, raspberries, corn, squash, onions, leeks, and much more.
Share Options:
We are continuing with our One-Size Box this year, filled with super fresh vegetables and fruit from mid-June to the end of September! In addition, we will have a freshly stocked Webstore that you can peruse each week and add items to your liking. The 2021 CSA season will run for 15 weeks from June 15 to September 25. Given the varied nature of growing food, contents of the weekly food box will change depending on time of the season. This means that the spring and fall boxes will have fewer items compared with peak summer months when there is an abundant variety of crops to choose from. Our weekly newsletter will provide you with tips and tidbits about feature items in the box, farm news, and recipes to try -- a fun way to get to know your farmers and try out new or unfamiliar food. Who knows what food you might fall in love with this season?
CSA One-Size Box
The CSA One-Size box will usually contain between 5 - 9 different vegetables and fruit (when available) each week. This should work well for individuals (who also like to preserve), couples or a small family. The average value of the small share is $22/week.
Box Add-ons:
With our new Online CSA system, we will be offering a weekly egg subscription for those of you who love our delicious, multi-coloured eggs. In the Webstore, you will find an array of fruit and veggies to choose from each week, meat and growler/pipsqueak add-ons from Crannóg Ales!
Farm Pick Up & Home Delivery Info:
Tuesdays (June 15 to September 21)
The boxes will be available for pick-up from the farm on Tuesdays from 2 - 8 PM. This is a great opportunity to see first-hand what happens on the farm and how things change throughout the season.
We also offer home delivery to Chase for $2/week (total will be $30 for the season).
A central pick up location in Sorrento will be $4/week (total will be $60 for the season). We park near Centuray 21 and Stratis Mediterranean Grill from 5 to 6 PM.
Wednesdays (June 16 to September 22)
Central pick up in Valleyview (4 to 5:30 PM by Sushi Valley) and doorstep delivery (3 to 8 PM) in Kamloops will be $5/week (total will be $75 for the season). Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver in Tobiano.
Saturdays (June 19 to September 25)
Central pick up at the Saturday Kamloops Farmers' Market in Kamloops will be $4/week (total will be $60 for the season).
Payment:
** If your subscription is paid in full at sign-up, you will receive a bonus box at the end of the season **
Cheques can be made out to Golden Ears Farm and mailed to:
5848 VLA Road, Chase BC, V0E 1M1
E-mail transfer can be sent to goldenearsfarm@gmail.com.
Pay with installments of three post-dated cheques: cheque one on day of sign up, with two post-dated cheques for one month and two months after signing up.
To pay in cash, please make arrangements with us.
If there are still spaces available, subscriptions will close May 31, 2021.
In becoming a shareholder for the 2021 CSA Program, I agree to the following:
- I will pick up my share at the designated time and place. If I cannot pick up or receive my vegetables, I will arrange to send a friend, neighbour, or family member on my behalf. If none of these options are available, I will give my farmers as much notice as I can so that alternative plans can be made. If I have not picked up my vegetables by the end of the pickup time, I allow my farmers to deal with my box using their best judgement in order to reduce spoilage.
- I will notify the farm of any problems with my share within 24 hours of pickup.
- I will return my bag each week, clean.
- I understand that farming is both seasonal and unpredictable, and that the exact selections and quantities included in the weekly distribution will change as the season progresses.
- I recognize that I am taking on some of the benefits and uncertainties of farming. I can celebrate the abundance when conditions are favourable, and may need to cope with low crop yields and crop failures due to weather, disease or pests.
- I commit to the entire season with the payment for my share, plus add-ons if applicable. If I am unsatisfied with the CSA program, I will contact my farmers before the first four weeks are over and I will be eligible for a pro-rated refund, less a $25 administrative charge. After four weeks, shares are no longer refundable.
- I am open to the challenge of bringing new vegetables into my kitchen and planning meals with seasonal harvests in mind.
