What is a CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. CSA farms have been around in America for the past 35 years, breathing life back into small farms. The concept is simple. CSA members buy a “share’ of the farm, in advance of the season, creating working capital for the farmer. The farmer, does everything else, until the fruits of their labor are ready to be picked up by the members. This program helps farmers get the season started, have a guaranteed market for their products. Also, as a result, the members to become an integral part of the farm and local food shed.
Our CSA Program
CSA Members have two ways to connect with our farm, through purchasing Farm Share and/or Farm Memberships. We provide our members with the freshest vegetables and fruits that we and other local farms can produce during the season through both options. They are explained more in depth below. We partner with at least 10 local growers from: Alexander, Caldwell, Catawba, Davie and Wilkes counties, for our CSA program and to supply seasonal produce in our country store. That way, our business truly helps the local food shed and economy. Did you know that shopping local puts $0.70 of each dollar back into the local economy, vs. $0.40 of each dollar, when you shop at a chain store?
Our Commitment to Each Other
When you choose to join our CSA Program, you are committing to being our customer for the growing season. By joining, you provide The Farmers’ Daughter and at least 10 other local farms with a market for their crops, before they are harvested. Likewise, we dedicate ourselves to being you farmers. We do all the hard work for you! All you have to do is visit the farm or one of our pickup locations weekly to pick up your bounty.
What is in a Share?
Farm Share Members will receive a weekly “Farmer’s Choice” Veggie Box of seasonal, fresh picked vegetables. Each week, we pack our veggie boxes with several different types of vegetables (5-8). The shares will vary, depending on the season. We offer two sizes of shares to fit your household needs. Check out 0ur, “What’s In a Share” page to learn more.
Farm Share participants can also choose from our add-ons, such as: Strawberry Shares, Local Fruit Subscriptions, Farm Fresh Egg Subscriptions, Local A2 Milk Subscriptions, and Pastured Meat Subscriptions. Click here to Shop for a Farm Share and any of our add-ons. You must purchase a Farm Share in order to purchase an add-on subscription.
What is a Farm Membership?
Farm Memberships is a store credit for shopping throughout the season at our country store or satellite locations. We offer three different levels. These Memberships can either be used alone or added to your Farm Share to compliment your share as needed. Farm Membership holders get a discount on their store purchases, based on their level of commitment. These discounts are not applied to consigned items in the store, such as, beef, pork, chicken, soaps & lotions, etc. Farm Membership participants will receive a Member Card to use throughout the season. It can also be reloaded, if you run out of credit and want to add more. Click here to Shop for a Farm Membership.
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