Let us share with you our "Labors of Love"
WHAT IS A “SHARE”?
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
Each week a member (shareholder) picks up the share size purchased.
FULL SHARE: Usually feeds a family of 3-4, or two people who eat a lot of vegetables, cook often, or are vegetarians/vegans.
HALF SHARE: Plenty for a family of 2-3, or a family that cooks only a few meals a week, or a single vegetarian/vegan.
Pick-your-own (PYO) items are part of the weeks share. You need to make the time to enjoy harvesting. You will be notified of PYO dates as the season progresses.
At the start of the Spring/Summer season in May, you can expect lesser quantities and fewer items in your share. The garden is usually in full swing by late June through September and your share will reflect good harvests. Throughout the entire season, it all balances out.
Our Fall season starts in October with greens being the main harvest items.
Half shares receive less quantity than full shares, and often do not receive all items harvested that week. If you want everything, think about sharing a full share with a friend. Shares can be up-graded during the season, if we are harvesting enough to meet requests.
Click on the “HARVEST LOG” to view the variety offered in member’s share boxes. The types of produce listed can not be guaranteed every season. Environmental conditions: weather, insect pests, disease, and wildlife damage, always affects the harvest. A cool, wet spring often rots un-treated seeds before they germinate. That’s farming! We promise to do our best to meet your highest expectations by offering an even greater variety every season. Enjoy!
· To enjoy fresh, nutritional, organically-grown produce.
· For us to maximize freshness and flavor by harvesting during the early-evening prior to, and in the early-morning of pick–up day.
· To eat seasonally.
· An “easy going” and somewhat “laid-back” attitude on the farm.
· To learn to cook something new.
· To taste something new.
· A few guidelines (Member Protocols) so everyone is happy, and enjoys a safe visit.
OUR COMMITMENT: To be fair, honest, and to provide each member with a “real” connection to the farmer who grows their food, and the land he respects.
New members must contact us prior to sending in an application/agreement.
When we meet our shareholder goal we will stop taking applications. We will post an announcement when memberships are closed. If your application is in the mail during this transition, it will be returned with your payment. At that time you may ask to be placed on our waiting list.
Share options and prices change seasonally. Please see membership application for current price and share options.
SPRING/SUMMER HARVEST SEASON
MAY - SEPTEMBER, 20 WEEKS
FALL HARVEST SEASON
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER, 6 WEEKS
To join, follow these steps:
1: Contact us via email or phone to check membership availability.
2: Print the membership application and mail payment (please make checks payable to “THREE PINES FARM”). There is a $30 returned check fee.
Note: There is a non-refundable application fee of $20.
REFUND POLICY
Members of Three Pines Farm “CSA” may receive a refund under the following conditions: 1. Any requests prior to start of season (May)
* Saturday is PICK-UP DAY –
* You must call or e-mail the farm before
* Please, PARK in designated area (see Farm diagram). Follow exit signs as well.
* SIGN IN! If a friend or relative is picking up for you, please call or e-mail by
* Check MESSAGE BOARD for announcements or special instructions.
* Please DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED. A farm can be a dangerous place for “little ones”…moving vehicles, farm equipment with sharp edges/blades, rough terrain, irrigation lines, and fencing.
* We love animals, but would prefer that you leave your animals at home or in your vehicle.
* You may WALK THROUGH THE GARDENS anytime, but please do not let the children run in between the rows or pick any produce.
* Children may help you on PYO days. Please supervise their activity! Also, it is best not to eat produce until it is washed.
* WASH YOUR PRODUCE before eating or cooking. Even organically-grown food can be contaminated by a passing animal or it may have soils on it. We ask that you do not pick and eat any produce while in the garden.
* WEAR appropriate shoes and clothing on PYO days…we pick rain or shine.
* We will gladly accept VEGETABLE SCRAPS for our compost pile but only if they are relatively fresh.
* If you are SPLITTING A SHARE – only one check will be accepted, but both names should appear on the membership form for mailing and newsletter purposes.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL ENTERING AND EXITING THE FARM
…have a wonderful day !
