The actual cost of growing and harvesting the produce exceeds the price charged for the share. The farm aims to keep the share price competitive with commercial stores 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.
Why do members have to work on the farm?
Share Duty opportunities are regularly announced in our newsletters. Committee participation and various short-term tasks is another way to fulfill Share Duty. Want to volunteer with your kids? Check out Family Work Days!
Any share member who feels they cannot devote the four hours may optionally pay $60 that is used to hire temporary help at $15/hour during critical times.
Tracking your Share Duty Time:
As you fulfill your share duty requirements, be sure to sign in and out on the form posted in the Harvest House. Alternativley, you can email the date and number of hours you (or your designee) worked to Monika.
2012Share Duty Dates
This season the farmers will be hosting share duty days every Saturday from 8:00 am to Noon. Drop by on a Saturday morning to complete your hours.