What is it?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture.
Basically, CSA members, or subscribers pay at the beginning of the growing season for a share of the anticipated harvest. Once harvesting begins, our CSA members receive a weekly box of organically grown produce fresh off the farm!
Our winter program runs for 5 weeks
***Disclaimer: Every season presents the potential risk for crop damaging weather, As a reminder, the CSA purchase is non-refundable. Having said that, it has never affected our program in the past.
When is it?
The Spring CSA starts early April!
DATES:
Wilmington Customers:
FIRST BOX = Thursday April 9th
LAST BOX =
10 week option - Thursday June 11th
12 week option - Friday June 25th
Farm Pick-up:
FIRST BOX = Friday April 10th
LAST BOX =
10 week option - Friday June 12th
12 week option - Friday June 26th
Whats Included?
Anticipated Spring Harvest*:
Various types of carrots (purple, orange), yellow, red and sweet onions, STRAWBERRIES!, swiss chard, spinach, green and dino kales, red, gold, white and purple potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, red and green cabbages, lettuces, broccoli, white & purple cauliflower, collards, hakurei turnips, various radishes, slicing & pickling cucumbers, purple kohlrabi, squashes (yellow, zucchini, patty pan), red, gold, and chioggia beets, various herbs/basils, arugula, slicing tomatoes, sauce tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, various peppers (bell, sweet, hot, shishito, spice), okra (depending on season), various types of eggplant, bok choys, radicchio, garlic leeks, fennel, cantaloupe, and green beans!
New this spring: new tomato varieties! (Black cherry, red grape, hot streak, gold nugget, pink/yellow/orange beefsteak!), savoy cabbage, red long and purplette scallions, sugar snap peas and asparagus! (🤞🤞)
*Subject to change based on weather and growing conditions
OPTIONS
This Spring you have the option of choosing either a 10 or 12 week share, with or without eggs.
You can choose to pay a deposit of $100 to hold your spot, or pay in full by March 7th and receive an Early Bird Discount!
CSA Box
Each week you will get a share of the farms harvest. This includes a large variety of seasonal produce, exclusive items that may not make it to market & larger bundles/quantities than market size. 10 or 12 week shares available!
CSA Box + Egg Share
If you choose this option, along with your share of the farm harvest, your subscription box will also include a dozen Red Beard eggs each week!
!! LIMITED SUPPLY !! Only 60 shares available!
Pick-up Detials
Options for both our Wilmington & Burgaw area customers!
Please be sure to note your LOCATION CHOICE when you pay through Square, or if you pay by cash or card please email me (Kat) at hello.redbeardfarms@gmail.com to specify email & pickup preferences. Thank you!!
Tidal Creek Co-op
Drop off will be every Thursday from 4:00-6:30pm. Morgan aka Red Beard, will be outside of the store. Please try and make it during this window so we can ease the burden on Tidal Creek.
If you cannot make this window, simply come afterwards or by the end of the next business day (at Tidal Creek) which is Friday by 9pm.
You do not need to inform Red Beard Farms of your pick-up plans
*See FAQ’s if you will be out of town, etc.
LOCATION INFO/ADDRESS
Fly Trap Brewing
Boxes will be dropped off at 3:30 on Thursdays and you will have until close of business (10pm) that SAME DAY to pick the box up. Please be mindful of this and make arrangements as necessary as they have limited storage.
Fly Trap Brewing
Red Beard Farms
Farm pick-up will be on FRIDAYS between 10am-5pm.
FARM ADDRESS
Pricing & Payment
10 week share - $400
(add eggs for an additional $65)*
12 week share - $475.
(Add eggs for an additional $75)*
— EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! —
Pay in full by March 7th to receive a discount!
Early Bird Discount Pricing:
10 week share - $375
(add eggs for an additional $65)*
12 week share - $450.
(Add eggs for an additional $75)*
*please note that a processing fee is added when paying through Square
FAQ’s
Q: Can I customize the veggies in my box?
A: No. We are not able to accommodate individual orders.
Q: How much food is it?
A: It varies from week to week but should be enough for a side dish each night for a family of four, or a meal a day for a pair.
Q: How long will my veggies last in the fridge?
A: Veggies should typically keep for 10-14 days in the fridge, if stored in plastic bags/Tupperware container. Keep mushrooms in provided paper bag (to allow for gas exchange and maintain moisture/freshness). Eggs are good for a solid two months in the fridge if not longer (that’s fresh!!!)
Q: Can I split the CSA?
A: Sure! But we do not sell half CSAs. It will be your responsibility to find someone to split it with you. Considering how long the veggies last, we recommend alternating box pick-up (so you get a box every other week) as opposed to splitting it.
Q: Is the money refundable?
A: No. Most of the time (and the idea of a CSA is…) the money from CSA payments is what gets us into the season. That money could turn into seeds, fertilizer, labor, mushroom spawn, packaging, the possibilities are endless! We truly appreciate and value our CSA customers!!!
Q: What if I go out of town/can’t pick up box?
A: If you cannot pick up your boxes, it will be up to you to find someone that can, and hopefully someone who will eat the veggies! We will be delivering the same amount of boxes each week. You will need to make arrangements otherwise (friend? Neighbor? Family member?) for someone to enjoy your veggies while out of town.
Q: What should I do with the box/egg cartons?
A: We would love for you to save them and get them back to us! Tidal Creek Co-op has a place to leave old boxes or you can drop them at the farm! We do reuse them so if you’re able to stash them aside and drop them back off at your pickup location that would be marvelous!