Meli-Melo Farm CSA Member Agreement

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1 Meli-Melo Farm CSA Member Agreement Table of Contents Member Agreement for Section 1. Introducing Our CSA Farm 2 A. Becoming a Part of Our Farm 2 B. Our Growing Practices 2 C. The Products We Expect for Section 2. Our Shared Commitments 3 A. Sharing in the Risk of Crop Failure 3 B. Sharing in the Reward of Crop Surplus 4 Section 3. Picking Up Shares 4 Section 4. Member Fees 5 Section 5. Communicating with Us Meli-Melo Farm CSA Membership Agreement Form Page 1 of 5

2 Farm Contact Information: Meli-Melo Farm Henri & Denise Cormier - Owners/Farmers 2558 Route 515 Sainte Marie de Kent, NB (506) Henri.Cormier@Meli-MeloFarm.ca Meli-Melo Farm CSA Member Agreement for 2016 Member Contact Information: Name: Address: City, Province: Postal Code: Phone Number: We, the farm, wish to provide you with fresh, local, seasonal food and you, the member, wish to receive a portion of our harvest. This agreement outlines our shared commitments to that relationship. Section 1. Introducing Our CSA Farm A. Becoming a Part of Our Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a relationship between our farm and you as our customer. Rather than simply purchasing food, our customers become members of this CSA farm who receive a portion of the farm s harvest. Our CSA runs for 16 of weeks, from late June to October. Members are responsible for showing up at the pick-up site (the farm, drop-off site or Bouctouche Farmers Market) each week to pick up your share of freshly harvested produce. You will generally receive 8-10 vegetable items per week. This is usually enough for a family of 4 or 2 adults that enjoy eating fresh veggies. Detailed information regarding pick-up is discussed below in Section 3. Variety and quantity may vary as described below in Section 2. B. Our Growing Practices Our farm is a "small farm". We farm the 2 acres surrounding our home, in which 1/3rd of an acre is in bio-intensive production following the Canadian Organic Production Systems - General Principles and Management Standards (CAN-CGSB Organic Std). The farm is currently going through our Organic Certification with EcoCert certification body. Our 2016 season will be our pre-certification year and we will have our full certification by the 2017 season. Organic produce is grown without using specific conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation. For more information about organic production please ask and we would be happy to tell you more or have your visit. C. The Products We Expect for 2016 The chart below outlines some of the vegetables we hope to deliver and when you may see them in your share. This chart is based on our best estimate, but of course weather, pests, and other events may affect actual production Meli-Melo Farm CSA Membership Agreement Form Page 2 of 5

3 Our weekly veggie boxes will contain 8-10 items. Example of produce you can expect in your box based on seasonality and mother nature. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 06/24/16 07/01/16 07/08/16 07/15/16 07/22/16 07/29/16 08/05/16 08/12/16 Basil Cilantro Basil Dill Parsley Thyme Basil Dill Beans Beans Beans Broccoli Broccoli Bunch Onion Bunch Onion Bunch Onion Beets Beets Beets Bunch Onion Bunch Onion Cabbage Cabbage Cabbage Cucumber Cucumber Bunch Onion Cabbage Cabbage Carrot Carrot Carrot Kale Eggplant Cabbage Carrot Carrot Cucumber Cucumber Cauliflower Kohlrabi Kale Carrot Cucumber Cucumber Eggplant Eggplant Cucumber Mesclun Mix Kohlrabi Cucumber Eggplant Eggplant Melon Melon Melon Radish Mesclun Mix Eggplant Salanova Salanova Pepper Pepper Pepper Spinach Radish Kale Snow Peas Spinach Spinach Radish Radish Turnip Snow Peas Mesclun Mix Spinach Tomato Tomato Salanova Salanova Spinach Radish Cherry Tomato Cherry Tomato Spinach Spinach Turnip Salanova Zucchini Zucchini Tomato Tomato Snow Peas Cherry Tomato Cherry Tomato Spinach Zucchini Zucchini Turnip Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 08/19/16 08/26/16 09/02/16 09/09/16 09/16/16 09/23/16 09/30/16 10/07/16 Cilantro Thyme Cilantro Basil Cilantro Parsley Basil Basil Bunch Onion Beans Beans Beans Beans Anise Anise Anise Carrot Bunch Onion Beets Beets Beets Beans Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Carrot Cauliflower Carrot Broccoli Broccoli Cabbage Radish Cucumber Cucumber Cucumber Cauliflower Carrot Carrot Kale Salanova Kale Kale Kale Kale Kale Kale Leek Spinach Pepper Onion Onion Leek Leek Leek Radish Zucchini Radish Pepper Pepper Onion Onion Radish Salanova Salanova Shallot Shallot Pepper Radish Salanova Spinach Spinach Tomato Swiss Chard Shallot Salanova Snow Peas Zucchini Tomato Turnip Tomato Snow Peas Shallot Spinach Turnip Turnip Spinach Snow Peas Swiss Chard Swiss Chard Spinach Zucchini Tomato Swiss Chard Zucchini Zucchini Section 2. Our Shared Commitments A. Sharing in the Risk of Crop Failure We promise to do our best to provide you with a bountiful share each week. The quantity of produce, however, may vary from week-to-week due to extreme weather, insects, or other production factors despite our best efforts. By joining our CSA, you are agreeing to share the risk of crop failure with us and other members. In the unlikely event of a crop failure, our procedure is as follows: If only a small portion of crops fail, we compensate for the failed crops by filling your share with other crops grown on the farm that are ready for harvest at that time. We may cover for a crop loss by buying in from other 2016 Meli-Melo Farm CSA Membership Agreement Form Page 3 of 5

4 farms with the same certifications as our farm. This may not be a feasible option for all crops because of cost or widespread failure, but we will do our due diligence to ensure your weekly box if filled with great produce. B. Sharing in the Reward of Crop Surplus In addition to our CSA, our farm sells to the Bouctouche Farmers Market. We balance priority of the CSA with our other markets. This allows us to select a consistently full and diverse share to our customers while avoiding overdelivering any one product. Section 3. Picking Up Shares You are responsible for picking up your share each week from a selected drop site. Place a check mark next to the drop site you would like to use from the list below. CHECK YOUR SELECTION City or Neighborhood Name of Location, business, homeowner, or organization Address Day Time Moncton Area Drop-Off To Be Determined Based On Membership Geography Thursdays 6:00pm to 8:00pm Farm Pick-Up Meli-Melo Farm 2558 Route 515 Sainte Marie de Kent, NB E4S 2E5 Fridays 6:00pm to 8:00pm Bouctouche Farmers Market Bouctouche Farmers Market 9 Irving Blvd Bouctouche, NB E4S 3J3 Saturdays 8:00am to 1:00pm You are responsible for observing our drop site rules, which are as follows: 1. Bring your own bag or box to carry your produce. 2. Pick up your share within the timeframe stated. Although we deliver high-quality produce to the site, it will decline quickly if not picked up in time. If you cannot pick-up your share, you must arrange for someone else to pick it up for you. You are responsible for explaining the pick-up location and procedures to your substitute. Contact us at any time should you wish to change your drop-off location. Shares that are not retrieved within the pick-up time will be donated to a charity/food pantry or sold at the farmers market. We take the safety of your food seriously. For your added protection, wash all produce before Meli-Melo Farm CSA Membership Agreement Form Page 4 of 5

5 Section 4. Member Fees Selling CSA memberships in advance of the growing season reduces the burden of up-front costs for the farmer. Your membership fees provide us with money to purchase seed and equipment before the season starts, and we appreciate your commitment. Cost for CSA Membership for 2016 is $425 for the 16 week season. We have 2 payment options available for your convenience. Please select your payment option: Payment Option 1 $200 due with the completion of the CSA Membership Form $225 due at first CSA Veggie Box pick-up Payment Option 2 $225 due with completion of the CSA Membership Form $50 due in 4 installments at CSA Veggie Box pick-up: Week 1, 5, 9, 13 We accept payment via cash, check, PayPal or Master Card/Visa. Please select your method of payment: Cash Check PayPal (can pay online Credit Card (Master Card / Visa) All payments are non-refundable after the first week of the CSA start. Section 5. Communicating with Us The best way to communicate with us is via or phone. Our is henri.cormier@meli-melofarm.ca and phone number is (506) We will do our best to respond as soon as possible, but please understand that we spend most of our time in the field growing your food and not at our desk. Please contact us with any news of the following: changes to your postal or address, changes to your drop-site location, problems with your drop-site, or dissatisfaction with your share. We will communicate with you by or phone. When you sign up, you will be added to our distribution list. Please read your from us. We depend on being able to communicate important information such as necessary changes to your distribution schedule or to our farm events. Every week, we will our newsletter giving you information about the crops available that week, recipe ideas, and other farm related news. By signing below, I agree to purchase the membership share indicated in Section 4. I understand that, although unlikely, the farm may change parts of this agreement related to production and distribution from time to time. I understand that they will contact me via in advance of any changes to this agreement. Name (please print): Date: Signature: 2016 Meli-Melo Farm CSA Membership Agreement Form Page 5 of 5