Join us for the inaugural year of the ABC share, a community endeavor where members and growers work together to create a sustainable and vibrant local food system.
What is the ABC share?
The ABC share is inspired by the CSA model that has been part of local food economies for almost half a century, but it reorients to involve our members in connecting to the land and the food that nourishes them.
The share includes two types of membership: The Seed Member & The Root Member.
The Seed Membership is a non-traditional model that offers a Pick Your Own farmshare alongside Community Nourishment Events, where we gather to enjoy meals made with ingredients from our local and regional foodshed.
The Root Membership is closer to a traditional CSA and offers a farmshare pick-up.
All members also receive a 10% discount off of all Emergence Gardens goods and services.
How does it work?
In the same way that traditional CSAs help growers with off-season start-up costs, members sign up prior to the growing season and join the community.
Once you are an ABC share member, you are invited to participate in the joys of the community. You can choose to engage in any of the activities offered to your membership type that suit your needs and abilities.
How much is it?
You can join the community as a Seed Member for $123 anytime before March 1. After March 1st, you have the option to join as a Root Member for $333 until the membership is full.
What's Included?
Seed Members only:
Root members only:
All members also can take 10% off of all products at the farmstand, including garden starts and cut flowers as well as any of my service offerings.
I have a big family, how big is the PYO share?
The share is designed for 1-2 people. As a Seed Member you can pick up to 3 shares per visit at the $10 exchange, and can vary this throughout the season as needed.
As a Root Member you receive one share per pick up.
What are your growing methods?
We focus on building a relationship with the land and her inhabitants. This includes planting cover crop, forage and pollinator favorites. It also includes seasonal and regular communication with the land, including gratitude and asking permission. When amending the soil we use only products allowed for organic production and follow the same guidelines for seeds and other products. We do not use any heavy equipment and plant every seed by hand.
This sounds a little weird, why don’t you do a regular CSA?
There are many wonderful CSAs in our area. This model works great for some farmers and community members! The ABC model seeks to address not only access to fresh, local, healthy food but also to bring our community closer to each other as well as the land and plant life that make local food possible.
How do I sign up?
To sign up please fill out our membership form, place it in an envelope and either mail it to the address on the form or drop it at the farmstand with a check for your contribution to our seasonal start up costs.
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