frequently asked questions
ABOUT THE SHARE
ABOUT THE SHARE
How much food is in one share?
QUANTITY
One share is meant to supply two adults or a family household for a week.
Please DO NOT take food for canning and preserving.
VARIETY
We typically include 8-10 different vegetables each week.
U-pick crops available in addition to the weekly share throughout summer CSA.
Do you offer different share sizes?
Do you offer different share sizes?
No. By offering only one share we are able to lower our administrative inputs and keep our costs to you lower!
Do you offer half shares?
Do you offer half shares?
No, see above.
Can I split a share?
Can I split a share?
BOXES - YES
Alternate weeks or split your box each week.
FREE CHOICE - NO
We strongly discourage share-splitting beyond a single household at free choice pickups, it's easy to take advantage. One of the beauties of our CSA is that members may take whatever they need on an honor system. We won't be able to continue to offer free choice pick-up if share-splitting occurs.
Can I buy produce on the spot at your pickups?
Can I buy produce on the spot at your pickups?
MISSED SHARES & VACATIONS
MISSED SHARES & VACATIONS
Can I pickup somewhere other than my designated pick-up site?
FREE CHOICE - YES
If something comes up last minute, just go to another day's pick up
W 3-7 @ Stick and Stone / Th 4-7 @ Press Bay / Sat 10-2 @ Youth Farm
BOXES - NO
What if I am late picking up my share?
What if I am late picking up my share?
FREE CHOICE
Come to another day's pickup! Or, call or email Molly to make a plan! She can leave a box.
BOXES
please communicate with your site host directly
Can someone else pickup my share?
Can someone else pickup my share?
Yes, Just have them sign in under your name (boxes and free choice)
What if my share isn't there?
What if my share isn't there?
Make sure you're right spot - check the Group Site Details page
Make sure your timing's right - boxed are delivered Thursdays by 3, all boxes are donated Friday at noon
If you're sure your share isn't there call Molly right away (607-379-2866) and we will make sure to get it to you!
We keep extra shares until Friday at noon
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I forgot or missed my pickup - can I make up for it next week?
I forgot or missed my pickup - can I make up for it next week?
PICKING UP & RETURNING BOXES
PICKING UP & RETURNING BOXES
When do I pick up my share?
BOXES
Boxed shares are delivered on Thursdays and must be picked up by Friday at noon. Check the group site details page for details. Please note most sites are NOT refrigerated, picking up sooner means fresher food!
FREE CHOICE
W 3-7 @ Stick and Stone, Th 4-7 @ Press Bay Court, Sat 10-2 @ Youth Farm
What does my share come in?
What does my share come in?
FREE CHOICE
Pack in your own reusable bags! Keep in mind a free choice share size is about one paper grocery bag full
BOXES
Boxed shares come in reusable 5/9 bushel wax coated boxes that say "Fresh Vegetables" in green
Fruit Bowl shares come in a small white "1 Dekaliter" box (summer) or a "1/2 Bruce" box (winter)
Please return your boxes!!!
How the heck do I open these boxes without ripping them?
How the heck do I open these boxes without ripping them?
What do I do with old boxes and other packaging (quarts, bags, etc)?
What do I do with old boxes and other packaging (quarts, bags, etc)?
RETURN IT! We'll take it all back!
UNFOLD & FLATTEN wax boxes then return them to your pickup site (or porch if you get home delivery)
DO NOT recycle (they are not recyclable) or throw them away
These boxes cost over a dollar a piece and are good for several uses if handled properly. You're also welcome to drop them off at Stick and Stone Farm anytime. We will reuse them for as long as we can!
U-PICK INFO
U-PICK INFO
What are the U-Pick hours?
7 days a week during daylight hours
Where are the U-picks and what's in them?
Where are the U-picks and what's in them?
Can I use the U-Pick
Can I use the U-Pick
PAYMENTS
PAYMENTS
Is there an Earlybird Discount
For the summer CSA, we offer a $20 discount to returning members paying in full before March 31st. Or, forego your discount and we'll donate $20 to Healthy Food For All.
How much are monthly payments?
SUMMER - $120 ($56 for HFFA)
WINTER - $105 ($55 for HFFA)
Make payments here (this is NOT the deposit)
What if I am having trouble making my payments?
Life happens, we get it! Please call or email Molly sooner than later - we can work together and figure something out. Your agreement with us is for the entire season, DO NOT just stop coming and expect that we will stop counting on you to pay for your share.
Why do you prefer checks?
Where do I mail checks?
FULL PLATE
Checks should be made out to Full Plate Farm Collective
FRUIT BOWL
Checks should be made out to Finger Lakes Fruit Bowl.
You may NOT combine your fruit and veg payments into one check, Fruit Bowl is a separate business.
Shared envelope is fine!
BOTH
Mail to:
PO Box 6898
Ithaca, NY 14850
My question wasn't answered... how do I get in touch with you?
My question wasn't answered... how do I get in touch with you?
Contact Molly at [email protected] or call 607.379.2866. She's happy to help!