Share Delivery and Pick-Up Programs

 

We strive to keep our Share of the Farm program as convenient as possible so we deliver shares to our memeber's home or work. Some communities gathering for a community drop-off and other share holders choose to pick it up at the farm.

 

Delivery

We currently deliver to the Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Marshall areas, but are open to other areas if there's enough interest. Delivery schedules and routes are determined based on the subscribers we have at the end of May. Deliveries are made Monday through Thursday. You will be notified in advance of the first delivery and at that time we'll discuss the details of where we'll find the cooler - at the back door, garage, porch, etc.

Much of the produce needs to be kept cool. We require a large chest cooler (35 quart or so) with an ice pack be left if no one is home to personally receive the share. If no cooler is available we will not be leaving the produce. Please call us to make arrangements to pick-up the share at the farm the following day.

 

Pick-up at the Farm

Enjoy a drive in the country each week and pick-up your share at the farm. Pick-up times will be in the afternoon and evening, with the exact schedule available the end of May. We ask that you pick-up the same day each week so we’re sure to have a fresh share ready for you. 

 

Pick-up at a Community Drop-off

Gather five or more subscribers in a community or workplace to pick-up their shares at one location and everyone benefits. Because we're not driving to each stop we can offer a reduced rate.

Community drop-off points need a host whom we ask to help with a bit of bookkeeping, but will receive a bonus for their assistance.  Please contact us if you’re interested and would like more details or to know of current subscribers in your area to coordinate with.

 

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Season starts June 7, 2010

From our members...

"Your CSA is one of the best things I've ever done for me or my family."

"Participating in the CSA has encouraged me and my family to try new produce we wouldn't normally try."

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