CSA
If you would like to sign up, please go here: http://www.thefamilygardencsa.com/members
Our produce is available locally through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. By signing up for this subscription you will become a partner of our farm for the season, enjoying the first and freshest pick of what we have to offer. As well, the CSA program gives a chance for interested members to visit the farm, and to learn about organic farming and gardening.
Our CSA subscription is for people who cook and love whole, fresh food. Each week subscribers will receive what is available according to the season. It is our goal to provide delicious food in a generous amount. We stay away from products that many people are not familiar with, concentrating on things that are great tasting and yield well. I beleive that being a CSA member is not for everyone, as there are folks who do not like to cook new things, or eat with the seasons.
The CSA subscription requires payment in full before the harvest begins. By doing this you are helping us raise the capitol needed for the continuous cycle of planting and harvesting. As a member of our farm for the season, you will enjoy the benifits of the plentiful harvest and also share in the risk that may come with farming. This means that when there is plenty and we can afford to put more into your weekly share bag, we will, however, in the unlikely event of a weather disaster there may be a time when there is not much to offer. This has not happened in the past, but organic farming is a process of working with nature, which can be unpredictable.
Here is a local website that promotes Organic agriculture and their article on CSA's :http://organicfoodsreviews.com/
DETAILS
Our CSA membership is a weekly share of the farms harvest. It is a full grocery bag of produce, usually 4-7 different items, depending on the week. We try to grow the best tasting varieties or each vegetable or fruit and also provide you with a diverse product selection.
The CSA season starts October 17th and runs until June 18th. There will be 2 weeks when we will take off, December 26th and March 5th, following UF holidays. We will have a pick-up at UF, thanks to the Office of Sustainability, on Mondays from 4.30-6.30 pm. Pick-up can also be arranged at our farm in Gilchrist County by contacting us at jordan@thefamilygardencsa.com to set up a time.
The price of a share is $600 for 34 weeks of food. If you want to purchase a second share for your family, select the option of two shares. With this option, the second share is discounted $100 for a total of $1100. We have had very good feedback from past costomers regarding the quality and quantity of food that you will receive. It is one of our founding principles that our customers should have plenty.
To sign up please use the on-line form on this website http://www.thefamilygardencsa.com/members This season as well, there will be a way to pay at check-out with a credit card via Google checkout, or you can mail checks to: Browns Organic Farm LLC, 2440 SW 32nd Place, Bell, FL 32619
RULES
We understand that things do happen, and if you know you will be missing your pick-up, please email and you may pick up your share at the farm. Also if you wish , you can send someone to pick up for you if you can't be there.
If you miss a week, we won't have a double share waiting for you next week. If you miss your pick-up and you can't pick it up that week, you will forfeit it.
Our family is in business to grow great food for you. Lets work together, each of us being mindful of eachothers needs and this will be great for both of us.