We hope these frequently asked questions steer you in the right direction! If not feel free to contact us by e-mail or call Tyler & Erin at 905-999-3243/905-926-7478
CSA FAQs
The Program:
Each week we put together your share from our gardens for you to pick up at one of our pick up points that you choose when you sign up for our CSA. You get first dibs on the freshest pickings and the security of having veggies for 18 weeks.
When does the CSA take place?
We operate our program from the first or second or third week in June (weather pending) to 18 weeks later (roughly October).
What happens if I can’t come pick up our share or will be out of town the week of a pick up?
Try to have a friend, family member, neighbour, co-worker etc pick it up for you or for themselves. If you can’t find anyone who wants a crate full of veggies than we can donate to Food Not Bombs in Peterborough. If you want to make sure you get your shares worth but can’t arrange any of the above options we allow for you to “bank” a maximum of 2 missed days. We can tag on more veggies to your following pickup or add onto the end of the 18 week program.
Switching Pick-Up Day?
*If you need to switch your pick-up day on occasion we will gladly harvest your CSA share any day that we have another pick-up option. Let us know 48hrs before your scheduled CSA pick-up day or 48 hours before the day that you’d like to pick up, whichever comes first. As a last resort, if you live in the area and coming to our farm is realistic then you can come during our farm store days/hours.
Is my deposit refundable?
The simple answer is no. Your deposit is not refundable or transferable. The CSA deposit reserves your spot in the CSA and will be put towards the total cost of your share. You are welcome to give your share to a family member or friend; please notify us whom this would be in advance.
If I choose not to pay online, where do I mail my cheque?
Send your cheque for the allotted amount to Foragers Farms 3533 Rowe Rd Cobourg, ON. All cheques should be made out to Foragers Farms. Please send a cheque as cash can disappear too easily.
What happens if I do not pay on time?
A late payment will result in a fee of $25 or a forfeit of the CSA share and deposit. The nature of a CSA program is for the members to invest in the farm as early in the season as possible. The farm cannot function as it should if payments are made late. As we are a small farm and business we depend on the commitments of our members and community 100% of the way.
Will the shares be limited?
Yes, we will be limiting our CSA so act fast as we expect it to fill up fast!
What kinds of vegetables do you grow?
Over 40 different kind of vegetables plus each vegetable has 2-3 varieties.
As a member, when can I visit the farm?
During our farm store days/hours!