2010 Summer Share Program *SOLD OUT*
Shareholders may purchase either large shares (feeds 4-5 people) or small shares (feeds 1-3 people) for the 18 week season that begins in mid June and ends in late October. Currently we project that the summer share program will begin the week of June 15th. Shareholders pick up 6 to 10 vegetables weekly depending on what’s in season. On your assigned distribution day, either Tuesday or Friday, you will come to the farm between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm to pick up your share of vegetables. In May 2010, you will be notified of the exact starting date for the season and your assigned pick-up day. Any share that is not picked up on the designated day during distribution hours (2:00 pm to 6:00 pm) will be donated to one of our participating local food pantries unless you make prior arrangements with our farmer, Mark Printz.
Shares may contain the following items: beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collards, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, gourds, Asian greens, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, melons, onions, pac choi, peas, peppers (sweet and hot), potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, rutabagas, shallots, spinach, summer squash, winter squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes (heirloom, hybrid, paste, cherry), turnips, zucchini, and herbs (basil, cilantro, dill, parsley). PYO (pick your own) crops may include the following items: beans, peas, cherry tomatoes, herbs and flowers.
Summer Share Options for 2010
Participating Shares –Shareholder families are given the opportunity to participate in the farm through a variety of service activities. Small shareholder families will volunteer a total of 5 hours of service over the course of the nine month growing season beginning in February and ending in late October. Large shareholder families will volunteer a total of 10 hours of service during that time. Areas of service are listed on the Participating Share Agreement. Many of the areas of service do not require fieldwork or physical labor. If shareholders do not complete the service hours during the season, they will be billed at the non-participating share rate.
Non-participating Shares – Shareholder families who choose not to participate in service activities will be able to purchase shares at a slightly higher price to help offset the additional labor costs.
Partnership Shares – For families that have an income under $25,000 or receive Medicaid, SSI, or food stamps, there are a limited number of partnership shares in which the participating families pay a lower fee in exchange for additional volunteer hours beyond the participating shares. Contact the office for information about this option.
Donated Shares – As a result of donations provided through grants and through shares donated by individuals, we are able to provide shares to the needy in our area. In 2009, the following organizations received fresh produce during the summer season: Bradford Domestic Violence Shelter, Community Action Food Pantry, Genesis House, Guidepost, Hinsdale Food Pantry, The Warming House, Limestone Food Pantry, Olean Food Pantry, and Creekside Chapel Food Pantry. Please indicate on your application if you are interested in donating.