We hope you are enjoying this winter season. It's the first week of February, and we are coming out of hibernation... we received a first batch of chicks this week and we're breaking into the seed packets and greenhouse in just a few weeks.
This winter we've spent some time reflecting on Longhaul and our CSA model. We have loved the work we do on the farm for seven years now - serving our community with fresh produce, a place to gather and opportunities to connect with each other. But we’ve found it increasingly difficult to balance our CSA work with our other initiatives to promote food and social justice.
We are committed to providing food to our local friends and neighbors, so this season we are shifting our CSA by offering a "Summer Share." That means 12 weeks of produce (June, July and August; "Memorial Day until Labor Day") that will include a basket with 6-8 varieties per week. While shorter than the traditional CSA, our share will still offer what other CSAs typically offer in their weekly baskets.
We will offer 30 shares, with share prices reduced for the shorter 12-week season. Full share price: $400. Half-share price: $200.
We are currently accepting members! To reserve your share, you can pay with check to "Longhaul Farm" and mail to the address below or drop it off at the farm. We are flexible with payment structures; down-payments are accepted with balance due once the season begins.
We understand this change will affect each of you differently. Some of you may find it works better for you, and some of you may want to switch to a CSA that offers the traditional season into the fall. No matter what you decide, no hard feelings! You will always be welcome on the farm, at our community events, to find fresh pork, chicken and turkey, to drop by for some eggs or just to say hi.... you are all a part of our Longhaul community. We couldn't do all of this without all of you!
Onward!
