Frequently Asked Questions
about our CSA

Q. What is the financial investment?
A family share is $700, while a couple’s share is $375. Family shares may be split into three equal payments of $250 for a total investment of $750.

Q. Why an upfront fee?
A CSA encourages members to join with the farmer as partners in the rewards and risks of the farming experience. Just as the farmer risks capital and labor in anticipation of a future harvest, the member joins in this sacrifice and in return experiences the joys of watching the plants grow, hoping for a good crop, and participating in an abundant harvest.

Q. Can I work in exchange for my share?
Farming requires both capital input and personal labor. While all members are welcome and invited to participate with and learn from our growers, we also all participate in the financial investment of farming. For this reason, we do not offer work shares without financial cost at this time.

Q. How many vegetables do I get as a share-holder?
One share is estimated at enough produce to supply two adults and four children with produce for the full growing season. Half shares may also be purchased. Generally your financial investment results in a fairly substantial discount over lower quality store offerings while providing you with complete farm experience and education as well.

Q. How do I get my crop?
Shares may be picked up weekly at the farm. As the season approaches, each family will be given a schedule with their pick-up times.

Q. Is Simple Times CSA certified organic?
We like to say that we are community certified. While we have not pursued official organic certification, we use organic principles and combine them with sustainable practices that go even beyond run-of-the mill organic operations. No pesticides, no GMO’s, and no chemical fertilizers are used.

Q. Why Heirloom?
Heirloom varieties of vegetables and fruits have not suffered from excessive inbreeding and manipulation over the years. Instead, they are nutrient rich, flavorful, and hardy plants that have been carefully preserved by conscientious growers who have passed them from generation to generation.

Q. How long is the growing season?
Growing seasons vary depending on local weather patterns and are often able to be increased with wise management. Normally, it is safe to plan on receiving harvests from June through September.