December?

We can remember a few days over the past 36 years when we trimmed the blueberry bushes in a t-shirt, but this stretch of unseasonable weather is far from the norm. The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture's  25th annual Farming For The Future Conference scheduled this February has "Farming In A Changing Climate" as the main topic.  Not only do farmers "get it" the world's scientific community, developed and developing nation's governments, conservation organizations, multi-national corporations, relief organizations, military planners, many states and municipalities, the current administration in Washington, and anybody who cares to look at the facts comprehends the overwhelming seriousness and magnitude of the issue.  All these people, organizations,and institutions want immediate action taken to avoid an eventual catastrophe.  Everyone that is except our Congress.

The 2016 USDA Certified Organic weekly shares will be approximately one half bushel in size. This volume is roughly equal to a full paper grocery bag.  Distributions will be on Saturdays. 

The cost of the full season membership is $600.00

The cost of the core season membership is $350.00

The number of memberships is limited. We are now accepting a 10% deposit ensuring a space is reserved for your choice of membership options. Past members, and everyone on our waiting list, will be guaranteed a 2016 membership as long as a deposit, or full payment is made between now, and the end of January.  After January we will open any remaining memberships to the public.

Any member wishing to pay in full during the months of December (several people have inquired about memberships as Christmas gifts) and January will receive a 10% discount.  Full payment made in February will be discounted 5%. In keeping with the original concept of CSA's, this provides meaningful savings to members while aiding the farm with early expenses for advance orders of organic seed and fertilizer, propagation, and planting.

Full payment for the full season share will be due on or before May 1st.

Full payment for the core season share will be due on or before June 1st.

We anticipate using the same drop sites as last season.  Competitive Gear Bicycle Shop in Millcreek, and  the Whole Foods Co-Op in Erie.  We are looking into the possibility of adding others in the east and south county.

We are continuing our home delivery option.  Final details for the delivery program, and CSA sign up forms will be made available in future newsletters.  For now, sign up forms are available at the farm, or will be mailed upon request.  Past members with no change in contact information can simply let us know you wish to sign up.  We can complete the form for you using the information in our records.

We are very much looking forward to serving our 2016 CSA members! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.