PICK-UPS

1. Produce is distributed “farmer’s market” style (bundled units laid out on tables) in the Harvest House on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week from late May for 24 weeks. Shares shall be picked up at the Harvest House and/or harvested from the fields (U-Picks) between 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm on the day assigned to the share member. New items are put out throughout the day so showing up early does not guarantee a better selection.
2. The pickup day assigned to the share member cannot be changed from one week to the next. Cooperative pickups are encouraged. If vacation or other conflict coincides with an assigned day, the share member can request a friend or neighbor to make the pick-up. The substitute should identify him/herself to the greeter as someone picking up for the share member and ask for help if necessary to understand the procedures. If a share is not picked up, it will be added to one of Pennypack’s food donations to charitable organizations.
3. If a permanent change in the assigned pick-up day is necessary, a request must be made via info@pennypackfarm.org stating the share member’s name and the requested change. The farm director will take into consideration the relative number of produce units distributed on each day to determine whether the request can be honored. In the event that the request cannot be honored, the share member can assign their share
   to someone else or request a pro-rated refund (see item 9 below).
4. Share members shall take no more than the total number of units they have paid for (6 or 10) and respect the one-unit-per-share for items that are identified as such. Share members who have split their share with one or more families have the obligation of ensuring that their partners respect these limitations as well. This is best done by having one partner pick up the share each week. If both partners want to pick up, they must do it at the same time and decide which will take the items that are limited to one-unit-per-share.
5. Each share member shall bring sufficient bags/boxes to carry their produce home. Reusable bags (for sale in the Harvest House) are encouraged as part of the overall ecology-friendly mission of PFEC. .

U-PICKS

6. Share members shall harvest U-Pick produce only in marked fields (yellow signs) and only in the designated quantities (1/2 pints, pints, quarts) and not overfill or heap. Amounts eaten in the field shall be considered when filling a container. Care shall be taken to avoid damaging the plants while harvesting. Culinary herbs and flowers are considered a bonus to the extent of one sunflower and a small bunch of flowers (bunched stems should not exceed 1½ inch in diameter). The medicine plants may be used only by approved members. Those interested should contact Susan Curry: suscurrry@comcast.net.

SAFETY

7. Pennypack Farm is an actual working farm. Anyone entering the property must abide by the Pennypack Farm Safety Policy posted in the Harvest House and on the website. Access paths will be uneven and contain mud holes, pipes, wires, equipment and similar hazards that can cause injury. Vines, thorns, poison ivy, bugs, ticks, and critters are to be expected in the fields. Share members shall maintain awareness of hazards and exercise care when in the fields. Appropriate clothing is recommended (sun hat, long-sleeve shirts, long pants or slacks, foot-covering shoes, and gloves). Use of any farm equipment is expressly forbidden except with the specific permission and instructions by an authorized farm member. Share members shall not enter fields unless they are marked as U-Picks or with the permission of an authorized farm member.
8. Children are welcomed at the farm but are under the share member’s responsibility to follow the rules and must be supervised at all times except when participating in organized programs. Dogs are also welcomed but must be kept on a leash at all times. Dog waste is not compatible with an organic farm and must be picked up and disposed of off the property.

SHARE PRICE, REFUNDS, DONATIONS

9. A pro-rated refund can be requested for any reason (e.g. moving out of the area). Refunds will be made only after a replacement from the waiting list has been found who is willing to purchase the remaining portion of the share. Alternatively, unused portions of a share can be donated and a tax deduction taken.
10. The actual cost of growing and harvesting the produce exceeds the price charged for the share. The farm desires to keep the share price competitive and keep locally grown organic produce available to a wider population. The difference is made up by fundraising activities and by each share member devoting a minimum of 4 hours per year to help with farming or running the CSA, called Share Duty. Field work (such as weeding, seeding and harvesting) supplements work by paid farm staff and increases member appreciation for farming. Committee participation and various short-term tasks is another way to fulfill Share Duty. Any share member who feels they cannot devote the four hours may optionally pay $60 that will be used to hire temporary help at $15/hour during critical times. As with any organization, the benefits of membership are generally in direct proportion to the degree of participation.

DONATIONS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

11. Every summer PFEC invites over 800 campers from The College Settlement of Philadelphia (our land host) to come to the farm to learn “Where Their Food Comes From”. We supply educators and food for these inner city kids, who are all from poor families. Our costs exceed $8,000. Please help us to continue this program with your tax-deductible contribution. Suggested donation: $50. Thank you!

SHARE MEMBER INFORMATION

12. Share members shall provide a valid email address with this application and maintain it throughout the season or notify info@pennypackfarm.org of any changes. The reason for this is that email is the primary method of alerting share members and distributing information. If you are not receiving at least one email per week during the season, there is probably something wrong with your address. You should inquire at info@pennypackfarm.org.