FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CSA AT MSC
Question: “What if I cannot pick up my produce every week? Could I send a family member or friend to pick it up for me?”
Answer: Absolutely! As long as they tell us on pick-up day that they are there in your name, we will be happy to allow others to come pick up for you.
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Question: “I’m going to be away for a few weeks this summer…”
Answer: Don’t worry, your veggies will not go to waste. You can give your share to a friend, sell your extra weeks on your own, or donate it. If you know in advance which weeks you will be away, please let us know. And this year we will offer a shorter season CSA, 17 weeks vs 22. Ask us for details.
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Question: “What’s the ‘work shift’ all about?”
Answer: To make our CSA a success, we all have to pitch in. By joining the CSA, every member or family commits to working at least 2 shifts at some point over the season. This is how we make pick-up day run smoothly! Members choose the dates and shifts that work best for them. Tasks include unloading the produce, setting up the distribution tables, facilitating member sign-in, and cleaning up. Families can send one person or choose to come as a group to help out together. Kids are welcome to join in, too! Members are contacted in the weeks following registration with information on how to sign up for shifts online.
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Question: “What will be in my share each week?”
Answer: The vegetables you receive will vary based on what is ready to be harvested at that time during the season. Our farmer will keep us updated on what is in the weekly shares, and sometimes offer a favorite recipe or storage tip. Because the produce is harvested just before it is brought to us, we usually don’t know the exact share content until the day before pickup.
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Question: “What if I do not like something in my share?”
Answer: Being part of a CSA is a great opportunity to try new foods! Our newsletter and cooking demonstrations (hopefully) make it really easy to learn new recipes and discover how to enjoy previous unfamiliar ingredients. If you still do not want something in your share, you can use the exchange/swap box which runs on the honor system. Put in one item you do not want, and take out one item that you do want!
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Question: “What does a ‘typical’ share look like?”
Answer: While it obviously varies from week to week (and also the weather), below are a few examples of what shares have looked like in the past.
Examples:
Spring Share full:
1/4lb pea shoots
radishes
scallions
1/4lb salad mix
bok choi
chives
escarole
arugula
Mid Summer Full Share: Mid Summer half share:
4lbs Tomatoes
cucumbers
Summer squash
Lettuce
Kale
Basil
Green beans
Onions
Autumn Full Share: Autumn half share:
2 Winter Squash
Lettuce
Chard
4lbs Spuds
Parsley
Turnips
Beets
Escarole
Do you have any other questions? You can submit them via the Contact Us section and someone will respond shortly. Thank you!