We’re a small diverse farm part of the grassroots effort growing a sustainable and transparent food system, while building trusting/meaningful relationships as producers, consumers, neighbors, and with the land. CSA allows us to deepen and develop these connections by sharing some of the responsibilities and many of the joys of food production. Investing in our farm prior to each season of food production allows us to make it through winter, purchase seeds for the upcoming season and any tools or amendments necessary to continue to do this work in a sustainable way. We then show our thanks by growing great food for you, with passion and sincere gratitude. PICK UPS:
@ WEDNESDAYS 100-MILE MARKET (People’s Food Co-op)
@ SATURDAYS KALAMAZOO FARMERS’ MARKET (Bank St.)
TRADITIONAL C.S.A SHARE
FULL SHARES–$350
18 weeks of FARM ARTS (May 26àSep.22). Each week you can look forward to our selection made just for you of the freshest, seasonal produce, grown using organic methods, which you pick up at either of our Kalamazoo markets. The tried and true way of C.S.A. Limited availability.
MARKET STYLE C.S.A SHARE
$300 or $500
A pre-pay system that gives us the benefit of start-up season monies and gives you the option to shop at our market table cash free throughout the season, when you want and where you want. We keep the books of how much you’ve spent, but unlike the traditional style, we do not set aside produce or eggs or jams for you, it is a first come first serve membership system.
CONTACT US FOR MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT FORMS AND WITH YOUR QUESTIONS Elderfirefarmarts@gmail.com 269.352.4711 SEND CHECKS/CASH WITH MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT FORM BY FEBRUARY 1st 2013 TO: 10400 s. gurd road, dowling, michigan 49050 visit us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderFireFarmArts
Elder Fire Farm Arts
Membership Agreement Form CSA 2013
Name(s):____________________________________________*Phone:____________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________
Email(s):___________________________________________________________
CIRCLE THE SHARE TYPE OF YOUR CHOICE:
TRADITIONAL (Full $350)
We grow produce specifically for you—specialties and staples that might not be available forother market goers or market style share members. This is a veggie heavy share that ranges in size each week depending on what’s in season.
Choose your weekly pick up location:
_____100 Mile Market/Wednesdays/3-7pm(Peoples’ Food Co-op of Kalamazoo)
507 Harrison St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
_____Kalamazoo (Bank St.) Farmers’ Market/Saturdays/7:30am-12:30pm
1200 Bank St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
MARKET STYLE (___$300 or ___$500)
Come to either market to buy produce, eggs, jam, whatever’s on our table whenever you want during next year’s market season. We do the bookkeeping each market and keep track of your balance.
Member Agreement
☯ Depending on share type, I will receive a full, weekly share of Elder Fire produce that will vary in size and weight depending on the time of the season.
☯ I agree to support the farmers by sharing in the inherent risks of agriculture (poor weather, drought, hail, crop failure, pest problems, etc.) and the rewards (fresh, local, organically grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, etc. the harvests of a good season). I understand this principle and agree that there is no guarantee on the exact amount or type of produce I will receive in my share. By participating in CSA I am supporting the local farmers (and our foodshed), as well as allowing for more equitable food distribution.
☯ By purchasing a traditional C.S.A share, I commit to picking up my share weekly and understand that if I, or a designated other, is unable to pick up my share it cannot be saved or picked-up at a later date unless prior arrangements have been made with the farmer. As a market style member, I understand the value of my share can be redeemed only during the 2013 growing season and that produce is not set aside for me each week.
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Member’s Signature Date
Please make checks out to Elder Fire Farm Arts and mail to 10400 S. Gurd Rd, Dowling, MI 49050
BY FEBRUARY 1st 2013
*Enclosed is my check(s) of: In Full ($300/ $500 or $350)______ OR Initial Payment of $________with post-dated checks for the following amount $_______ $________=$300 $350 $500
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