CSA Memeber Policies

By enrolling in our CSA you are agreeing to abide by the Member Policies. Please read them below.

1. Non refundable. Balances do not carry over to the next season, including add on shares. Unused share balances are not refundable.
2. Payment; check, cash, or card due. You agree to your pay share in full by August. 50% deposit is due within one (1) week of sign up, though we encourage you to pay in full at sign up if you are financially able to. Those choosing to use a payment plan will pay the remaining share balance in up to three (3) installments.
3. Payment; SNAP/EBT. We offer 50% reduced cost shares to members who wish to pay using SNAP/EBT. You agree to pay for your CSA in monthly installments, billed on the CSA pickup closest to the15th of each month, June-October. You will receive Maine Harvest Bucks (MHB) in a 1:1 ratio; for every SNAP dollar you spend on your CSA, you receive one dollar in MHB. We are reimbursed directly for your MHB by MOFGA. This program allows you access to our CSA at the 50% discounted rate, while also paying the farm the full value of the share. Flower shares are not eligible for SNAP/EBT.
4. This CSA is a safe and inclusive space for all; we do not tolerate racism, discrimination, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, acts of hate or violence on our property or within our CSA membership. Members acting in opposition to these guidelines will be asked to leave the farm property, and may be removed from CSA membership. 
5. Dogs. We love dogs, but please no dogs at CSA pick up. We have two awesome farm doggos who will most likely be in the house during your pick up.
6. Schedule. Pick ups are Tuesdays 4-6pm on our farm in Freedom, or Thursday at the Downtown Waterville Farmer’s Market 2-6pm. Late pickups without prior notice will be considered forfeit, and may be donated to the local food pantry. If you know you are running late or something comes up, please text/call Rachel and we can try to work something out.
7. Missing a pick up. You’ve paid for 20 weeks of veggies, and we’d love for you to show up to all 20! That said we know things come up, and most folks go out of town at least once in the summer. If you know you’ll be missing a pick up, we suggest you ask a family member, friend, or neighbor if they would like to have your share that week. Please let us know if you have another coming to pick up for you, or at the very least ask them to let us know they are picking up your share when they come.
8. Mindfulness when filling your share. This is a free choice CSA, which means that you get more flexibility and control over your share contents. We ask that you be mindful when filling your basket at pick up! (Please don’t take all of something without asking y’all!)
9. We agree to, as much as possible, have a farmer present for the full share pick up window. We’re here to answer questions, share cooking tips, and keep the tables stocked!

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are you Certified Organic?
  • Yes! Our vegetable, herb, and flower productions are certified organic by MOFGA.
• How big are the shares?
  • The Full Size Share is designed to feed two veggie lovers for the week, or to be the core produce purchase for a family of 3-4. The value of the share will be a minimum of $35/ week, and consist of 8-11 items.
  • The Small Size Share is designed for folks who want farm fresh veggies, but don’t necessarily want them all to come from their CSA. The value of the share will be a minimum of $23.75/ week, and consist of 5-7 items.
• What are Add- On Shares?
  • Add-On Shares are additional products you can add to your Full or Small Size CSA Share. You must be enrolled in a Full or Small Size CSA Share to purchase Add-On Shares. Add-On Shares are non-refundable, and are not covered by the “skip” policy.
• Whats up with the Flower Share?
  • Enrollment in the flower share means you get a to pick up a fresh made bouquet, in addition to your veggies, for 8 weeks during the July- September window. We strive to give you varied, colorful, and delightful bouquets that will last at least a week in your home.
• Whats up with the Spring Greens Share?
  • The Spring Greens Share is a farmer’s choice share consisting of 3-5 items per week from April- May. Items will be mostly greens grown in our own greenhouses, and may include veggies such as salad mix, arugula, lettuce, pea shoots, asian greens, spinach, peas, beet greens, herbs, and scallions.
• Whats up with the Winter Pantry Share?
  • The winter pantry share is a farmer’s choice share picked up on a once monthly schedule from November- February. Items will be a mix of fresh greens from our greenhouses as weather allows, and storage crops such as cabbage, radicchio, carrots, turnips, beets, frozen ginger & peppers, winter squash, dry beans and more. Each box will be a minimum of $50 value.
• How does payment work?
  • Payments can be made in full, or in a payment plan as outlined here. We must receive your payment within two (2) weeks of signing up to hold your spot in the CSA. We can accept payment via card, check, cash, or venmo, though we strongly prefer payments made by check or cash (less fees!)
    • If you choose to pay via card/ ACH transfer, we will invoice you via Square within one (1) week of enrollment in the CSA.
  • If you choose to pay on a payment plan, a 50% deposit is due within one (1) week of sign up. The remaining 50% balance due will be paid in a maximum of three (3) monthly installments, to be paid in full by August.
• Do you accept SNAP/EBT?
  • We gladly accept SNAP/EBT, and participate in the Maine Harvest Bucks (MHB) program which reimburse you on a 1:1 ratio. We use this program to offer SNAP/EBT participating members a 50% discount on your CSA share, including Add-On Bread Shares, Winter Pantry Shares and Spring Greens Shares. We can not accept SNAP/EBT for Flower Shares.
• Do you accept Work Trades/ Barter for CSA Shares?
  • Yes! We are open to and excited about trading goods and services of equivalent value to our CSA shares, as an alternative to cash payment. This year we have space for one (1) Full Share in exchange for one (1) week of farm sitting; timing and details to be agreed upon mutually. We also have a few Small Shares available for trade. Reach out to us via email [email protected] if you have a trade in mind, and we’ll chat!