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Over $400 for a few bags of lettuce!
By: Local Eater (Jul 28, 2015)
This CSA started later than others in the area, and only had lettuce/chard/kale with the occasional bunch of basil. I was hoping that the variety & amount would pick up when the weather got hotter. Instead, the farm sent out an email saying that they would take a 3-4 week break while they replanted. The farm had cancelled its farmers' markets and restaurant deliveries to focus on the CSA portions. I should hope so! We CSA members are the only fools who paid for the entire season up front - yes, our shares should be prioritized! The owner also said he was going to "get a real job" just so they could keep the lights on, and he would keep working to get the CSA functioning. Then, they sent out another email saying that the CSA was cancelled! Of course, I understand the risk of Mother Nature and wouldn't complain if there's some hail or insects. But I got ripped off: several hundred dollars for a few bags of lettuce. Ridiculous! I will definitely join a CSA next spring but NOT this one!!
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Jennifer Brasher ( Aug 10, 2015 )

I agree! I'm so angry and feel duped! They keep saying they're "heartbroken". Well, me too because I feel like you stole my money!

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pen ultimate ( Aug 4, 2015 )

Wife has asked me to fess up to having misread/misunderstood the email from the farm that mentioned a Saturday pick up. Apparently carrot shares were allowed to come pick up, just not choose, which is the difference between the carrot and regular share.

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pen ultimate ( Jul 30, 2015 )

Meanwhile, today shareholders were told to expect a few cucumbers and summer squash for them at the stand this weekend. All share holders except the carrot card shares (some of which are more expensive than regular shares). I think I may now be more upset for them than upset about what's gone on already.

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Local Eater ( Jul 29, 2015 )

I drove past today just to see if the banner was still up and it is. I don't understand why.

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Gizmo Delic ( Jul 29, 2015 )

On the one hand, I'm glad to see others post a one-star warning, er, review. On the other hand, every time I drive by the farm on my way to the farmers market, I cannot help but get upset again, because for crying out loud they are still advertising CSA memberships. I feel like ripping that banner down myself.