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Seeds of Hope Farm Dear Friends, This is our fifth year to offer CSA memberships at Seeds of Hope Farm. This year we are looking for 70 CSA shareholders to share in the cost, risks and joys of farming. We are about growing healthy, nutritious chemical-free produce to the public. Each week during the growing season a shareholder will receive a box of fresh produce. Our growing season is between 18 – 20 weeks and generally runs from Mid-May to Mid-October depending on the weather. Seeds of Hope Farm staff would like to have shares filled in early February 2009 so that the summer work schedule etc. can be done in a timely fashion. There are two different kinds of shares:
Working Shares There are plenty of ways that shareholders assist with work on the farm. If you are not physically able to work outside there are other ways to fulfill your working share. Shareholders can:
Seeds of Hope managers encourage working shares as you play a vital role in the work that needs to be accomplished on the farm. FULL-SHARES AND HALF SHARES A full-share of produce is usually described as feeding a family of four who like vegetables. There are several ways to participate in our CSA program:
PRODUCE PICK-UP DAYS: There will be two days for produce pick-up in 2009:
There is going to be a change in how produce is distributed in 2009. In the past CSA members picked up a box of produce that was already packed by those working on the farm. This year produce will be packaged and placed into bins in the walk-in cooler or placed on tables outside of the cooler. It will be the CSA shareholders responsibility to bring bags, boxes, or totes to fill. Signs will be posted for you as to how much of each product you are permitted to take. It will be very important for members to pick-up there produce on days assigned. The increase of shareholders, space in the cooler, and your responsibility to fill your own box will make it vital for you to pick-up your produce on the day assigned. Plan to spend about 15 – 20 minutes to select your produce. There will also be opportunities for u-pick herbs and that will also take additional time. CHILDRENChildren are great to have on the farm and they are welcome to come along with you to pick up your box and to come when you work. You may want to bring some outdoor play activities if the children get “bored” helping in the fields. There is plenty of lawn area close to the fields for children to play in. WORKING SHARESThose of you who choose working shares may want to bring the following with you:
??? HAVE QUESTIONS??? PLEASE CONTACT SR. RITA AT (419)934-5144. THANK YOU. IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT SR. RITA BEFORE YOU FILL THIS OUT TO BE SURE THERE ARE SHARES STILL AVAILABLE. Registration Form for Seeds of Hope CSA Shares 2009 (Please check 1) ___ NON-WORKING SHARE price: $450.00 WORKING SHARES: ____$400.00 working share requires a minimum commitment of 9 hours or 3 shifts of 3 hours during the season. ____$350.00 working share requires a minimum commitment of 18 hours or 6 shifts of 3 hours during the season. ____$300.00 working share requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours or 10 shifts of 3 hours during the season. Egg Shares We have a very limited amount of egg shares available. Those who have purchased a share in the past will be given first option to do so again. IF YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED A SHARE IN THE PAST YOU MUST CONTACT SR. RITA BEFORE SIGNING TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY SHARES LEFT. THANK YOU. ____Yes I would like to purchase an egg share for $60.00. I have contacted Sister Rita to be sure a share is available. VOLUNTEER TIME It is important that Seeds of Hope Farm have certain times when volunteers assist with labor on the farm. Below are times we have set aside for CSA working shareholders to assist with our farm operation. Please indicate the best day and time for you to work so we can get a calendar together for working and be able to honor your time. We also know that there can be some of you who can’t work at the times indicated below. Please contact Sr. Rita to make different arrangements for your work hours.
In 2009 we will begin our work schedule the first week of May and go through mid-October. Although boxes may not be ready in early May the farm is in need of volunteer help more in May than in late September/October. Please indicate below the best days and times you can work. The best day(s) & time(s) for me or a family member to work is: Please list in order of priority: 1. __________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________ Days or weeks that my family cannot work because we will be on vacation or out of town: ________________________________________________________________________ Contact Information. It is extremely important to fill this out. If you are splitting a share please fill out a separate form for each family and staple the two forms together. Thank you. Name________________________________________Date____________________ Address______________________________________________________________ City__________________________St._______Zip Code_______________________
(H) Phone________________Work__________________Cell________________ Eail Address________________________________________________________ If you have an e-mail address that you can use for family business please list this. E-mail is the most efficient method of communication to CSA members. There is also a newsletter called the “Sprout” that comes out every two weeks for CSA members that is done electronically. If you do not have e-mail then list the phone number that is your primary family phone for family business. Thank you. |
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