What is a Harvest Basket?
Our Harvest Basket weekly subscription is a form of CSA.  Although it includes a weekly basket of seasonal fresh vegetables and fruits it is much more.

Our Harvest Basket subscription is a relationship between consumer and farmer.  It is a direct connection to where your food comes from.  You will know your farmer and feel confident that the food you receive has been cared for without the use of synthetic herbicides or pesticides.

Our Harvest Basket establishes that close connection to food we all desire when in today's society the lack of labeling standards makes it often difficult to know for sure where food is coming from.

Our Harvest Basket is an environmentally responsible stewardship of the land in a time when it's more important than ever.

Our Harvest Basket subscribers become part of a community of families who share common interests and help support small scale sustainable agriculture.

Will I get to see the farm?
Yes, each season we have a harvest basket gathering which will include a farm tour. At the gathering you will have a chance to walk the fields, sample the produce right off the vine, show your family where it is grown, see the high tunnels, meet other harvest basket customers, meet our family and ask us any questions you want.

How are your vegetables and fruits grown?
We use certified organic, heirloom, untreated, and non-GMO/GE seed.  We farm with respect to the land and plants without the use of synthetic herbicides or pesticides.  And no synthetic fertilizers are ever used.  We use natural and sustainable farming practices.

How long is the season?
The 2010 season is 26 weeks long.  The first basket is the first week of May and the last basket is the last week of October.

What will be in my weekly basket?
The produce in the basket will vary as the season progresses.  In May the baskets will contain 3 or more items and be about half the volume as the main season baskets. The smaller basket size for May is due to the limited variety of things we can harvest at that time of year. During the main season (June through October) your basket will contain a variety of 6 or more fresh picked vegetables and fruits that are harvested at that time of year. Our products page can give you an idea of what types of products to expect.

Do all subscribers get the same things each week?
The baskets will be primarily the same, but there may be some differences based on what is available each week.

Do I get to select the vegetables that go into my basket?
The baskets are prepared for you each week. One of the many advantages of the harvest basket is getting to experience vegetable that you may not normally purchase.

Where/When do I pickup my basket?
You will designate your pickup day when you make your purchase, you can select from two locations.

Wednesdays
Location: Sagamore West Farmers' market
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

or

Thursdays
Location:  Cooley Family Farm
Time:  10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

How much does a harvest basket cost?
The 2010 harvest baskets are priced based on the pickup option.  In 2010 there will be a discount for subscriptions that designate our farm as the pickup location.

Wednesday pickup at market:  $510
Thursday pickup at our farm:   $480

How do I purchase a harvest basket?

For 2010 the following payment schedule applies:

1st Payment:  $50 - due at time of purchase
2nd Payment: $175- due by January 31, 2010
3rd Payment:  $175 - due by February 28, 2010
4th Payment:  $110 (or $80 for farm pickup) - due by March 31, 2010

What if I will be unable to pick up my basket?
At any time you can share your basket with a friend or family member.  It's a great way to say thank you to someone or brighten someones day.  Just let us know who will be picking it up for you.

Or, if you know ahead of time that you won't be able to pick up your basket and notify us at least a week in advance you can receive credit for our online store.

• Credit in the amount of $20 will be added to your account for any weeks that you notify us one week in advance that you will be unable to pickup.
• You can  notify us as much in advance as you wish.  For example... if you know in May that you will be gone for a week in September you can notify us in May.  We'll add the credit to your account in May so that you have more time to spend your credit.
• The harvest basket credits may be earned and redeemed May through October 25th.
• If a credit balance remains after October 25th, we will add additional produce of equal value to your last basket.
• If you find out unexpectedly that you will be unable to pick up your basket and don't have time to give us a weeks notice please contact us.  If we have not yet prepared your basket we may be able to issue credit.  If your basket is already prepared we can store it for you until the next pickup.

What if my basket isn't picked up during the scheduled time?
If a basket is not picked up during your scheduled pickup day and time please notify us as soon as you can.  We will hold your basket for your next scheduled pickup.

If you are sold out do you have a waiting list?
If you are interested in a 2011 Harvest Basket please sign up for our Harvest Basket email list.