The Farm

appytown Farm supplies vegetables and cut flowers for the USA program. The MOFGA certi-fied organic diversi-fied farm is nestled

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Union Supported Agriculture

2014 Season

fresh

organic

local

Since 2004

Union Supported Agriculture

in the hills of North Orland. Its operations include 4 acres of vegetable gardens, cut flowers, sheep, pigs, poultry, a sustainable woodlot, & small-scale sugaring. Owners Paul & Karen Volckhausen are committed to organic, sustainable practices.

Contact the farmers: pkvolckhausen@escrap.com

or 667-9212

Food AND

Medicine

ood AND Medicine is a grassroots non-profit based in Brewer working to make Eastern Maine a more livable region.

he Eastern Maine Labor Council includes 36 unions representing over 6,000 workers in Eastern Maine.

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How long will I get my share?

Where can I pick up my share? Choose one of the following places:

Brewer:

Tuesdays 5-7 at the Solidarity Center, 20 Ivers St

Bucksport:

Tuesdays 5-7, Location TBA

Ellsworth:

Mondays & Thursdays (2-5:30pm), & Saturdays

(9:30am 12:30pm) at Ellsworth Farmer’s Market

Orland:

Mondays, &Thursdays (after 2pm) & Saturdays

(after 9:30am) at the farm (1138 Happytown Rd)

Orono:

Tuesdays 5:30 - 7, Location TBA

Mid-Season: Basil Beets Beans

Broccoli/Cauliflower Cucumbers

Eggplant Head lettuce Melons Parsley

Peppers (Green & Colored) Tomatoes Shell peas

Summer Squash Sweet Corn Swiss Chard

Early season: Arugula Cilantro

Dill Garlic Scapes

Mesclun (baby lettuce mix) Mustard greens

18 week share season: June 24- Oct. 21

16 week share season: June 24 - Oct. 7

10 week share season: July 8 - Sept. 9

(at the start of the season your share will

be lighter, and will increase mid-season)

Late Season: Carrots Garlic Leeks Kale

Potatoes Onions

Watermelon Winter Squash

What might I expect in my share?

Share Options

We offer a variety of vegetable shares and

flower shares. Vegetable shares come in two

sizes. Exact quantities of vegetables will vary

according to growing conditions, but we find

that the larger size is sufficient for about four

people, while the smaller size is right for two.

CONTACT US

Paul and Karen Volckhausen at 667-9212 or pkvolckhausen@escrap.com

We highly encourage people to consider a

Work Share. Work at the farm for 4 or 8 hours (depending on the size of your share)

every week in exchange for your farm share. No experience is necessary. USA’s success depends on Work Share participants fulfilling their commitments to work at the farm

throughout the season. Please call for our Work Share agreement and more information.

work Shares

Union Supported Agriculture

Union Supported Agriculture is based on a

“Community Supported Agriculture” model.

USA is a relationship of mutual support and

commitment between local farmers and members

who share in the risk and bounty of sustainable

agriculture.

Members pick up a weekly share of a farm’s

vegetable harvest at an Eastern Maine location.

Members pay for their shares at the

beginning of the season or work at the farm.

We provide opportunities to purchase other

local foods like eggs, canned goods, and meats.

USA is a “community union” of people based on

the belief that union values of mutual aid, support, & solidarity, together with fair & local food will make for a more vibrant & healthy

community.

USA strives to make local food accessible to all. We accept payments of SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) with your EBT card. We have a

limited capacity to provide discounted shares to people who qualify for SNAP benefits. If you pay with SNAP, you will pay weekly on your card throughout the season. We have a limited

number of discounted shares so please contact us ASAP for more information and to sign up.

Is it right for you?

Vegetable Shares Size Length Cost

Super Veggie Lovers 4+ people 18 Wks $450

Veggie Lovers 4+ people 16 Wks $400

Height of the Season 4+ people 10 Wks $260

Super Mini 2+ people 18 Wks $280

Not-So-Mini 2+ people 16 Wks $250

Mini 2+ people 10 Wks $165

Work Share Depends

on hours

worked

Any 4 or 8 hrs

labor/wk

Flower Shares Size Length Cost

Bouquet Lovers 1 bouquet/

wk

16 Wks $115

Mini Bouquet 1 bouquet/

wk

10 Wks $80

Don’t Delay—Sign up Today!

USA members pay at the start of the season*. This commitment provides needed financial support so

that the farm can invest in growing food for the

season. Sign up by March 1st with deposit. Full payment with an enclosed sign up form due

by April 1st.

* Members paying with SNAP must return the sign-up form by April 1, but will pay weekly

throughout the harvest season.

Our Commitment to You To supply a variety of fresh, healthy vegetables throughout the season To prioritize our CSA’s to the best of our ability if weather, insects, etc. are affecting the harvest To listen carefully to and respond to any concerns you may have Your Commitment to Us To pick up your share each week as scheduled unless you make other arrangements with us To talk to us if there are any problems or concerns To understand that you have bought a share of the farm for the season which means sharing the bounty as well as the risk of conditions we cannot control which might affect the harvest. To have patience if there is a slow start to the season with less in your share than you expected. It will get better.

Share payments are non-refundable.

OUR Commitments

Paying with SNAP