CSA Signup - Rippling Waters Backyward Organics

Rippling Waters Organic Farm

Promoting Community Food Security through Education, Action, & Service
Farm, Greenhouse & Community Gardens
55 River Road, Steep Falls (Standish), Maine 04085
(207) 642-5161 greengrower@ripplingwaters.org

CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Membership

Community Supported Agriculture is a means for the community to support local farmers by purchasing shares in the farm. A local person buys one or more shares early in the season at a discount. At our farm we sell Market Shares. This share allows you to buy any of our products: plants, produce, or garden supplies any time during the year. You can make your purchases at the farm or at one of our farmers' markets. The Market Share CSA works like a credit line for you. Our past CSA members have appreciated this system and sure you will too.

Purchasing a share at the beginning of the season provides us with start-up capital to buy seeds, seedlings, planting materials, and fuel for the greenhouses. And this year is particularly tough for us because we have a lack of funds for our start-up since last season was poor due to the late blight, heavy rains, and the economy being in the slump. So we hope you'll consider this option to support us and give you and your family healthy produce this summer.

Besides purchasing organic produce and other products at a 10% discount, members are invited to take part in life on the farm through events such as volunteer workdays, educational workshops and potlucks. A newsletter published three times a year keeps you informed about farm happenings, delicious upcoming crops and tasty recipes. We also plan to send out timely email reminders to keep members better informed regarding crop availability and upcoming farm events. You are also invited to come out to the farm for a visit or tour any time during the growing season.

Finally, your participation also helps to underwrite our commitment to the greater community by providing fresh, organic food for those who are served by the local emergency food system and our efforts in our community and school gardens.

A Rippling Waters Market Share CSA Membership cost $100.00 per share, thus giving you $110.00 worth of products per share. For a complete brochure or to purchase your share either call Joey or Richard at 207-642-5161 for a form, or click here to purchase online or to printout one and mail it with your check. Please include your e-mail address, because we'll be sending you short announcements when new products, produce, and plants become available.

PURCHASE ONLINE

PRINT OUT & MAIL

Rippling Waters CSA Membership Form

Name: _______________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

Town: ____________________________________ Zip Code ___________

Phone(s): _____________________________________________________

E-Mail _______________________________________________________

Amount of your CSA share: $100 $200 $300 First year ___Yes ___No

You will primarily pick up purchases at (please circle):

Farm Stand or a Farmers Market: Portland Bridgton

Primary Interest: _____ Plants _____ Produce _____Garden Supplies

Remember by being a CSA Regular member every $100 you purchase you get $110 worth of goods.

What do I do to become a member?

To reserve a share, simply fill out this form and return it with your payment. No later than April 15. After April 15, shares will be sold only if space is available.

Make checks payable to:

Rippling Waters Farm

Mail to:

Rippling Waters Farm
55 River Road
Steep Falls, ME 04085

Thanks for your support. We look forward to serving you during the 2010 growing season.

Last updated: May 2010