CSA: Wholesome Farms & Gardens

How will the CSA work? You become a member and purchase the same meat and egg products you currently do directly through a defined sales process which keeps track of your purchases. Only members will be offered discounts on certain cuts, announced weekly and receive first access to unique and high demand items. Based on the amount you purchase from us annually, you will qualify for a certain status level which offers additional benefits. Each status level will have different benefits that come with them (defined below). When you sign up, you will indicate the level you intend to qualify for which will help us with inventory planning. Ultimately, your actual purchases will determine your membership status, allowing you to increase or decrease as you desire.

How do I sign up for the CSA? We have a new e-mail address specifically for members which is wholesomefarms@gmail.com. Email us at this address with the Email subject �CSA Sign Up�. We will need the following information to complete your sign-up: name, address, email, phone number, and desired membership status (from the list below).

How will I get my food? We will be providing delivery directly to your house or pick-up at specific locations. Deliveries will be on defined days, and the frequency of delivery will increase as the customer base grows. Delivery is free for all orders of $50.00 or more. The current pickup location is at the Plano farmers market at the Shops at Willow Bend every Saturday from 9-2 but we will also add more pick-up locations based on the number of customers in each location of the metroplex.

How will I order and pay? All orders should be made through the website menu https://www.countryworkforce.com/meat-menu/ . You will be required to make a down payment at the time of the order which is equivalent to about half of the purchase. Be sure to enter the quantity based on the approximate weight you desire of that cut. Once we process your order and determine the total costs (calculated on the actual weight of the cut, minus discounts and any out of stock items) you will be invoiced via your e-mail address for the balance. You can either pay the invoice using your credit/debit card or pay with cash/check when you get your order. This allows you to pick-up or receive your delivery without the need to wait for processing of your transaction.

What if I am not home at the time of delivery? If you are not able to be home at the time of your delivery, you will be asked to place a cooler out on your doorstep. We will place your order in the cooler which will store it for about an hour or more depending on the outside temperature. We can also place a small amount of dry ice in the cooler for a charge of $5.00, which will keep your order frozen for several hours.

List of Farm Membership Status Levels and Benefits Offered

Farmstead Friend � $600/year (about $50/month); An invitation to the annual farm event, access to exclusive discounts on products.

Farmstead Partner � $1200/year (about $100/month); Invited to the annual farm event, access to exclusive discounts on products, access to on farm dairy and produce when available, 10% savings on special chef prepared meal events at the farm, one �Jr farmer� experience (children 12 and under accompanied by a parent)

Farmstead Leader � $2400/year (about $200/month); Invited to the annual farm event, access to exclusive discounts on products, access to on farm dairy and produce when available, invitation to a hamburger/sausage picnic event on the farm, 25% savings on special chef prepared meal events, & 1 �farmer for a day� experience (for those 13 yrs and older) or 2 �Jr. farmer� experiences.

Farmstead Ambassador � $6000/year (about $500/month); Invited to the annual farm event, access to exclusive discounts on products, access to on farm dairy and produce when available, 1 free special chef prepared meal event at the farm & 25% savings on any other meal event, & 1 exclusive �farmers for a day� experience for the whole family.