By: Theresa
(Mar 12, 2009)
I was a member last season with a half share. The season ended about a month shorter than it was suppose to. The produce was packed in paper and plastic bags which were store in a non-working, outside refridgerator for at least two days. The produce was always dirty, bug ridden and sloppy. The portions were not even enough for one good meal. There was no fruit and the eggs were a seperate purchase. There were some nice herbs. There was less than half of the products given out that is advertised on the product list. This was not a certified farm even thought it was said they would be getting certified. Keep looking around and do your homework. I'm guessing all of the nice stuff went to the market even after the members paid in full. Pick a certified farm with more experience.
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The responsibility that comes with purchasing a share is that you come to the drop-off site or pick up at the CSA when it's your designated pick up day. That's when the produce is at it's freshest -- often picked that very morning. Was a member last year and my produce was always GREAT, but then I picked up promptly, while the cooler space was still turned on for the day and a half designated. I would never expect someone to run energy to keep a late pick up share or two cool --some 3 or more days late! What I especially like about Kellners is that the share pickup days are different than the farm market days -- so no one gets "leftovers". Just don't understand the negative reviews I read here -- but then no one can please everyone, right? If you want cheap, questionably-grown produce from who-knows-where, there are plenty are farm market stands out there. My choice is locally grown, chemical-free, raised by the small hard-working farmer who takes pride in offering the best each week. Love my CSA!