2017 CSA Program is Sold Out!
Much gratitude for supporting our family farm in this way
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 will continue to offer two share sizes this year so that you can have just the right amount of in-season, super fresh vegetables and fruit from mid-June to the end of September! The 2016 CSA season will run for 15 weeks from June 13 to September 19. 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?
Small Share
The small box will usually contain between 5 - 7 different vegetables and fruit (when available) each week. This should work well for individuals, couples or a small family. The average value of the small share is $15/week, plus $0.75 per week for newsletter costs.
Large Share
The large box will contain a range of 7 - 10 vegetables and fruit (when available) each week. This will be perfect for vegetable-loving couples and families. The average value of the large share is $21/week, plus $0.75 per week for newsletter costs.
Bag Deposit:
All memberships include a one-time bag deposit fee of $25. This fee is refundable at the end of the season upon return of the bags. We were thrilled to source bags made out of old street banners from a social enterprise in Vancouver.
Box Add-ons:
• Certified organic farm eggs.
Additional $105/season. [Egg options may be limited, first to register will be guaranteed]
• Organic bread baked fresh with all organic ingredients -- Yogurt Soaked Whole Wheat.
Additional $82.50/season.
Pick-Up/Delivery Info:
The boxes will be available for pick-up from the farm on Tuesdays from 2 - 9 PM. This is a great opportunity to see first-hand what happens on the farm and how things change throughout the season.
We will continue with the option of delivery to Chase for $2/week (total will be $30 for the season).
Delivery to a drop-off point in Kamloops (Valleyview Square by the new sushi shop) will be $3/week (total will be $45 for the season). Pick-up from this location will be available from 4:30 - 5:30 PM on Tuesdays from June 13 to September 19.
Payment:
Small Share: $225 ($15/week) + $11.25 (newsletter) + $25 (bag deposit) = $261.25
Add-ons: Eggs $261.25 + $105 = $366.25
Bread $261.25 + $82.50 = $343.75
Eggs & Bread $261.25 + $172.5 = $448.75
Delivery to Chase: Add $30 to your appropriate sub-total.
Delivery to Kamloops: Add $45 to your appropriate sub-total.
Large Share: $315 ($21/week) + $11.25 (newsletter) + $25 (bag deposit) = $351.25
Add-ons: Eggs $351.25 + $105 = $456.25
Bread $351.25 + $82.50 = $433.75
Eggs & Bread $351.25 + $172.50 = $538.75
Delivery to Chase: Add $30 to your appropriate sub-total.
Delivery to Kamloops: Add $45 to your appropriate sub-total.
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: Dated March 15, April 15th, and May 15th. We charge $1 per cheque for this service. If you would like to use this option, please add $3 to your sub-total, then divide by 3 to determine the total amount owing for each post-dated cheque.
To pay us in cash please arrange to meet us at the farm.
Print and fill out the Registration Form and return to us as soon as possible. If there are still spaces available, subscriptions will close May 15, 2017.
In becoming a shareholder for the 2017 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 will continue to offer two share sizes this year so that you can have just the right amount of in-season, super fresh vegetables and fruit from mid-June to the end of September! The 2016 CSA season will run for 15 weeks from June 13 to September 19. 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?
Small Share
The small box will usually contain between 5 - 7 different vegetables and fruit (when available) each week. This should work well for individuals, couples or a small family. The average value of the small share is $15/week, plus $0.75 per week for newsletter costs.
Large Share
The large box will contain a range of 7 - 10 vegetables and fruit (when available) each week. This will be perfect for vegetable-loving couples and families. The average value of the large share is $21/week, plus $0.75 per week for newsletter costs.
Bag Deposit:
All memberships include a one-time bag deposit fee of $25. This fee is refundable at the end of the season upon return of the bags. We were thrilled to source bags made out of old street banners from a social enterprise in Vancouver.
Box Add-ons:
• Certified organic farm eggs.
Additional $105/season. [Egg options may be limited, first to register will be guaranteed]
• Organic bread baked fresh with all organic ingredients -- Yogurt Soaked Whole Wheat.
Additional $82.50/season.
Pick-Up/Delivery Info:
The boxes will be available for pick-up from the farm on Tuesdays from 2 - 9 PM. This is a great opportunity to see first-hand what happens on the farm and how things change throughout the season.
We will continue with the option of delivery to Chase for $2/week (total will be $30 for the season).
Delivery to a drop-off point in Kamloops (Valleyview Square by the new sushi shop) will be $3/week (total will be $45 for the season). Pick-up from this location will be available from 4:30 - 5:30 PM on Tuesdays from June 13 to September 19.
Payment:
Small Share: $225 ($15/week) + $11.25 (newsletter) + $25 (bag deposit) = $261.25
Add-ons: Eggs $261.25 + $105 = $366.25
Bread $261.25 + $82.50 = $343.75
Eggs & Bread $261.25 + $172.5 = $448.75
Delivery to Chase: Add $30 to your appropriate sub-total.
Delivery to Kamloops: Add $45 to your appropriate sub-total.
Large Share: $315 ($21/week) + $11.25 (newsletter) + $25 (bag deposit) = $351.25
Add-ons: Eggs $351.25 + $105 = $456.25
Bread $351.25 + $82.50 = $433.75
Eggs & Bread $351.25 + $172.50 = $538.75
Delivery to Chase: Add $30 to your appropriate sub-total.
Delivery to Kamloops: Add $45 to your appropriate sub-total.
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: Dated March 15, April 15th, and May 15th. We charge $1 per cheque for this service. If you would like to use this option, please add $3 to your sub-total, then divide by 3 to determine the total amount owing for each post-dated cheque.
To pay us in cash please arrange to meet us at the farm.
Print and fill out the Registration Form and return to us as soon as possible. If there are still spaces available, subscriptions will close May 15, 2017.
In becoming a shareholder for the 2017 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 of $261.25 (small size) or $351.25 (large size), 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 $20 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.
