Reviews for: Rise and Shine Farms

I had signed up with rise and shine farms for their CSA for summer 2012, halfway through the season they had a crop failure and would no longer be able to continue that year. They offered several options (even though in their contract it states that there is a risk in becoming a member of the CSA, and that they do not offer refunds) for the loss of service, which included getting produce the following year, receiving items produced on their farm, or getting holiday poultry. I stupidly picked getting produce the next year. Well it is now the next year and they are refusing to honor the commitments that they made. They do not have a good business practice and obviously their "word" means nothing!

Just signed up for another year with Rise and Shine! Even though last year was a tough one, I enjoyed all the pickings that were provided. This is a hard working family farm who excels in exceeding customer service. All the produce, chicken and eggs are excellent. I appreciated the added bonus of the "farmstand" where you can get additional local items (honey, beef, extra tomatoes for canning, etc) Looking forward to a great 2011

This is my first year with a CSA, and I am very glad that I chose Rise and Shine Farms. Everything that they have delivered this year has been fresh and wonderful and the communication has been clear and timely. They have addressed any challenges that they faced this year with open and honest communication and have exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be back next year, the weekly emails from Teri and visits from Mike make me smile!

In response to natural foodie. Your representations are inaccurate. There never was a water supply problem. Mike and Terri hired a professional for the commercial license, survey and permitting water process prior to starting their business, and operated their business for two years thinking they were in full compliance with all laws. They did not find out about a problem until a City employee showed up to shut down their water, stating they had the wrong permit.

Regarding your public humiliation; I have the email you are referring to, and unless you divulged your identity yourself, this statement is inaccurate. The message states a member (no name mentioned) was dissatisfied with their shares and Mike immediately sought input from other members.

I have always received flavorful and organic produce.

Mike and Terri are always honest with their situation, and take pride in providing organic, local products.

The previous CSA I belonged to actually purchased produce from Wholefoods, passing it off as their own. Additionally, I would wait up to an hour for deliveries at designated meeting places and I was constantly frustrated with the lack of follow through, reliability and false promises. Perhaps you are comfortable with these shortcomings, but I prefer honesty and will stay with Rise and Shine Farms for my third year in a row.

I am sorry you feel you were so wronged. I wish you well.

We love Rise and Shine. They deliver like clockwork and their eggs are consistently fresh and delicious. Next year we will buy a share and enjoy their great produce too.