NWPA CSA FAQ 2012
WHO: The NWPA Growers CSA will provide you with fresh, local, organic/naturally-raised produce for 20 weeks.
WHEN: Wednesdays, June 13th - Oct 24 2012 Note: July 4th pickup will be on Tues. or Thurs. instead of Wednesday.
WHERE: Pickups are scheduled for Slippery Rock, Grove City, and Franklin. approx 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Times may vary between drop-offs, but will be the same every week at each drop-off.
WHAT: We offer Full Shares , Small Shares and Egg Shares. We will not offer separate Chicken, Mushroom, or Cheese Shares this season as these items will be available in our webstore. All CSA members will receive automatic weekly access to our webstore, and may order additional products to be picked up and paid for at the share pickup.
This season we will place particular emphasis on providing a steady, reliable supply of the best-loved and most useful vegetables-- those that are commonly used by most families; lettuce, beans, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions, broccoli . We will continue to provide a wide variety of vegetables including the less familiar ones, but will focus on growing the vegetables that you depend upon to feed your family.
The Full Share is suitable for a family of four, or for two people who eat a lot of vegetables. $460.00
The Small Share is suitable for two people who enjoy salads and vegetable side dishes, or one vegetable-lover. $310.00
The Egg Share provides 1 doz eggs per week for 20 weeks. $75.00
Please read our CSA Share Types and Pricing webpage for more details and information about share sizes and contents.
HOW?: Joining is esy through our automated sign-up system. Just click the link on our Main page and follow the steps from choosing your share type to checkout. The link will be active on Feb.1st
NOTE: A Small Share is not a 'half-size' share; it is smaller than the Full Share and contains a smaller quantity and variety of the same types of produce. Full Shares contain 7 - 10 items per week. Small shares contain 6- 8 items plus one Choice Item. We source your produce from several farms each week, therefore the variety in the share depends upon what the growers are offering during any particular week.
EXTRA: ALL CSA members will have access to our webstore starting 6/8/12 (no additional fees required ) for the purpose of pre-ordering "extra" products to be delivered to the pickup location. "Extras" include meats, cheeses, eggs, vegetables, baked goods, organic grains, honey, fruit, bulk canning produce,etc.,which must be paid for at time of pickup.
We will also offer a "WEBSTORE ONLY" member option. These members do not receive weekly shares, but may order products through the webstore to be picked-up and paid for at a CSA pickup location. Sign-ups for this option are not made through the automated system. Please print out a registration form and mail it to us along with payment. (form available on the website starting Feb 1st)
Each drop-off site will have a designated Site Coordinator for the 20-week season. This person or family will assist with transportation and distribution of shares, and will also serve as an 'Ombudsman" of sorts to facilitate communication between the NWPAGC, the CSA Manager, and the CSA members.
PAYMENT: We are not using Paypal this year. You will be directed at the checkout where to send a check for deposit or full payment. A 25% deposit is required at sign-up, with remaining balances to paid by June 13th unless alternate arrangements are made .
We thank our returning members from last year, and welcome new members for 2012.
We look forward to providing you with the best in local produce, and we know that you will be pleased with the choice and variety offered by our CSA program!
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING LOCAL FOODS AND FARMS