2015 CSA Member Agreement for Aspen Ridge Farm

2015
CSA Member Agreement for Aspen Ridge Farm
Farm Contact Information:
Aspen Ridge Farm
Jonestown Rd.
Oxford, NJ 07863
727-424-8591
[email protected]
Member Contact Information:
Name: _________________________________
Address: _______________________________
City, State: _____________________________
ZIP: ___________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________
Email: _________________________________
We, the farm, wish to provide you with fresh, local, seasonal food and you, the member, wish to receive a portion of
our harvest. This agreement outlines our shared commitments to that relationship.
Section 1. Introducing Our CSA Farm
A. Becoming a Part of Our Farm
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a relationship between our farm and you as our customer. Rather than
simply purchasing food, our customers become “members” of this CSA farm who receive a portion of the farm’s
harvest.
Our CSA runs for a 6 month season, broken down into two, three month shares. Members are responsible for
showing up at the farm or Stroudsburg pick-up every other week or monthly at the Madison monthly pick-up site to
claim your share. Detailed information regarding share types is discussed below in Section 3. Size may vary as
described below in Section 2.
B. Our Growing Practices
The farm is managed without using conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage
sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation. Our animals are pasture raised and allowed continuous access to the
outdoors during their production cycle. In addition to foraging, chickens and pigs receive an organically grown grain
ration sourced from local farmers that is soy and GMO free. Veal calves and lambs are raised exclusively on
mother’s milk and pasture.
Section 2. Our Shared Commitments
A.
Sharing in the Risk of Crop Failure
We promise to do our best to provide you the outlined share each pick-up. The product size, however, may vary
from month-to-month due to extreme weather, predation, or other production factors despite our best efforts. By
joining our CSA, you are agreeing to share the risk of crop failure with us and other members. In the unlikely event of
a crop failure, our procedure is as follows:
*Couple smaller meat cuts/eggs with larger cuts/eggs, or give an additional cut/eggs to supplement the smaller
sizes.
OR
*Extend the CSA season to include the same number of total items over a larger amount of time.
OR
*We may cover for a crop loss by buying in from other local farms with the same growing practices as our farm.
You will be informed of this change ahead of time. This may not be a feasible option for all crops because of cost or
widespread failure.
B. Sharing in the Reward of Crop Surplus
When growing conditions are ideal, meat cuts are especially large. Members will receive cuts larger than outlined in
Section 3.
Section 3. Membership Options
By selling membership in advance of the growing season, CSA reduces the burden of up-front costs for the farmer.
Your membership fees provide us with money to purchase animal stock, equipment and grain before the season starts,
and we appreciate your commitment. Place a check mark next to the share type you would like from the list below.
Select:
Base Share: Each pick-up consists of 2 whole chickens (frozen Cornish X birds, produced during the 2015
growing season, with target weights of 4 pounds per bird) and 2 dozen eggs.
Price: $295.00 for each CSA round
Select:
Madison Pick-Up Surcharge: For all members picking up at the Madison location. The surcharge covers
our vehicle fuel for monthly share deliveries. There is no surcharge for on farm and
Stroudsburg pick-ups. To minimize fuel, these pick-ups are monthly and consist of 4
dozen eggs, 4 chickens and 4 pounds of the optional add-on.
Price: $15.00 for each CSA round
**Choose Optional Add-On Shares**
Pork Share: Approximately 2 pounds of pork per pick-up. Pork shares will include cuts
such as bacon, chops, sausage, steaks, roasts and ground pork. Packages will be as close
to 2 pounds as possible, but may be slightly over or under.
Add On Price: $105.00 for each CSA round
Veal Share: Approximately 2 pounds of veal per pick-up. Veal shares will include cuts
such as ground, stew, cutlets and chops. Packages will be as close to 2 pounds as possible,
but may be slightly over or under.
Add On Price: $130.00 for each CSA round
Product Description:
Whole chicken broilers are frozen in shrink wrap packaging and include the neck. Pork and veal cuts are frozen in
vacuum sealed packaging. CSA shares do not include chicken organs and feet. Egg sizes will range from small to
medium/large from the beginning of the share to the end.
Payment information:
Registration is on a first come first served basis as there are a limited number of shares available. This allows us to
plan our season and purchase supplies until we begin harvesting.
Round 1: $50 non-refundable deposit due upon signing up, with the balance due by February 15, 2015.
Round 2: $50 non-refundable deposit due upon signing up, with the balance due by May 15, 2015.
Additional Member Benefits:
Members receive discounts on additional chickens, eggs and a 10% discount on pork, veal and lamb cuts. Discounts
are valid from the time the share is purchased through the last share pick-up.
Section 4. Picking Up Shares
You are responsible for picking up your share on the designated date from your drop site. Place a check mark next to
the drop site you would like to use from the list below.
Select:
Round 1: On Farm Pick-Up: Pick-ups May 23, June 6, 20; July 4, 18; August 1
Pick-up between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Select:
Round 2: On Farm Pick-Up: Pick-ups August 15, 29; September 12, 26; October 10, 24
Pick-up between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Select:
Round 1: Madison Pick-Up: Pick-ups May 30, June 27, July 25
Madison pick-up between 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Franklin Lakes pick-up between 1:00-2:00 PM
Select:
Round 2: Madison Pick-Up: Pick-ups August 29, September 26, October 24
Pick-up between 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Select:
Round 1: Stroudsburg Pick-Up: Pick-ups May 23, June 6, 20; July 4, 18; August 1
Pick-up between 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Select:
Round 2: Stroudsburg Pick-Up: Pick-ups August 15, 29; September 12, 26; October 10, 24
Pick-up between 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
You are responsible for observing our drop site rules, which are as follows:
1. Bring your own bags and/or boxes to deliver eggs and frozen meat back to your residence.
2. Pick up your share within the time frame stated.
3. Be respectful of our drop site hosts’ property, drive slowly in all locations.
4. On farm pick-ups must be comfortable driving down a 0.2 mile unimproved dirt driveway
If you cannot pick-up your share, you must arrange for someone else to pick it up for you. You are responsible for
explaining the pick-up location and procedures to your substitute. We take the safety of your food seriously. Store
refridgerated and frozen products in the refridgerator/freezer as soon as possible. For your added protection, wash all
eggs before cracking.
On farm pick-up address: 200 C Jonestown Rd. Oxford, NJ 07863
Madison pick-up address: 6 Green Village Rd. Madison, NJ 07940
Stroudsburg pick-up address: Monroe Farmers Market, Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg, PA
Section 5. Communicating with Us
The best way to contact us is via email. Our email is [email protected]. We will do our best to respond as
soon as possible, but please understand that we spend most of our time in the field growing your food and not at our
desk. Please contact us with any news of the following: changes to your postal or email address, changes to your
drop-site location, problems with your drop-site, or dissatisfaction with your share.
We will communicate with you by email. When you sign up, you will be added to our distribution list. Please read
your email from us. We depend on being able to communicate important information such as necessary changes to
your distribution schedule or to our farm events.
By signing below, I agree to purchase the membership share indicated in Section 4. I understand that, although
unlikely, the farm may change parts of this agreement related to production and distribution from time to time. I
understand that they will contact me via email in advance of any changes to this agreement.
Name (please print): ____________________________________________
Date: __________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________
How did you hear about us?
Send to: Meredith Acly
Aspen Ridge Farm
200c Jonestown Rd.
Oxford, NJ 07863
Referred by?: ____________________________________________________
Checks Payable To: Aspen Ridge Farm
Your cashed check will serve as confirmation of your membership; look for correspondence in the spring about the
coming season. We cannot accept checks without completed agreement forms.