On-Farm Distribution 

PLans For 2022

Our goal is to provide healthy local produce and locally produced products to you in a manner that meets your level of need for safety and comfort, while ensuring the safety of our workers and the larger community, as well.

We are sure you are feeling exhausted by the never ending pandemic. It is so hard to balance doing what you need to feel safe while still engaging in community and not suffering the strain of isolation. We will strive to do our best at balancing both needs here on the farm.

Things are rapidly changing this winter and it is impossible to predict how things will be come summer, but we will continue to follow local health ordinances and CDC guidelines here on the farm.

For now, this means:
No masks are required outside or in pick your own.
Please wear a mask in the share room.
You are always welcome to wear a mask as you are comfortable.
If you are immuno-compromised and can not come into the share room, we can pack a farmer's choice boxed share for you.
 
  Please note that all current information supports that COVID-19 is not a food borne illness. Washing produce in water and cooking vegetables are all that is currently recommended for safety once your veggies are home.

We will be updating these guidelines to reflect current conditions and communicating any necessary changes.

  The options above all incorporate recommendations provided by the CDC, the MA Department of Food and Ag, and MA and VT University Extension Services.  We expect to continue to monitor their updated guidelines as the season progresses and will keep you apprised of any changes.

 

Distribution Options

We have three new options to replace our typical on-farm CSA share distribution:

  • Modified "Market-Style" Farm Shop

  • "Curbside" On-Farm Pickup

  •  Home Delivery
     

Modified "Market-Style" Farm Shop Option Details

  • Farm Shop hours (as usual):
              Saturday 8am - 1pm
              Tuesday &  Thursday, 2 - 7pm

  • Advance on-line sign-up required via signup genius (to decrease waiting time and the number of shareholders here at one time).

  • Wash your hands (we have a sink) or utilize hand sanitizer (there's a dispenser on the porch) prior to entering the farm shop.

  • The farmshop has a newly designated entrance (through the back porch), a one-way aisle through, and exit  (through the front). We request six foot distancing be maintained at all times and will respectfully request this in instances where it is not.

  • No sign-in required - we will use the honor system for now.

  • Plastic roll-bags for measuring units will be provided and you may bring your own re-usuable containers to carry your share home with you.

  • Greens will bunched or bagged to limit produce multi-touch handling. 

  • Local products and bulk produce are available for pre-order through our online store. Orders will be bagged and can be obtained from the shopkeeper at time of share pick up. These products can also be purchased in the Farm Shop during your designated time slot (with credit card, debit card, check, SNAP, and/or cash)

  • You are welcome to do Pick Your Own (before or after) following guidelines (below)

  • High touch surfaces will be sanitized per CDC guidelines.

  • Shopkeepers will practice handwashing protocol, wear masks during all shop hours and will be happy to see you all!

  • We ask that you stay at home if you become symptomatic and we will ensure that you receive the pre-packed option.


Pre-packed share options details:

We will happily pack shares for people who do not wish to pick up in our Modified Farm Shop

These shares (like we've been packing for our Boston-Area shareholders for years) will be:

  • packed in re-usable waxed cardboard boxes

  • targeted to have 10 different items each week (for a full share)

  • standardized with a variety of vegetables that are the "pick of the week”

          There will be no substitutions for what is packed in each box

 "Curbside" On Farm Pickup: 

Advance online sign-up via signup genius is required.Boxes will be picked up "curbside" in front of the Farm Shop We request that Senior Shares and Split Shares splitters pickup a regular sized-share every-other-week. If that is inconvenient, we can accommodate packing half-shares, just let us know.Local products and bulk produce can be pre-ordered through our online store.. Orders will be boxed and need to be picked up "curbside" at the same time as your share.  No frozen online products can be picked up curbside.You are welcome to do Pick Your Own (before or after) following guidelines (below)

Home Delivery (If needed for health reasons)

Advance on-line signup via signup genius is requiredDeliveries will be made on Tuesdays Boxes will be unrefrigerated and left on doorstep at (approximately) regularly scheduled times - we will let you know when in advance.Bulk produce and local products can be pre-ordered online for delivery. No refrigerated or frozen online products can be delivered.Pick Your Own cannot be included in the home delivery option (but you can send someone to pick for you -who can follow the guidelines below).There will be no extra charge for home delivery. However, if you are able to make a contribution to offset the cost of the additional labor required for this service, donations will be accepted.