By becoming a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member with a local farmer, you are entering into a partnership in which both parties agree to share the risks and benefits of local food production. A CSA member benefits by receiving local produce throughout the growing season, often harvested the day-prior or day-of pick-up. Not only do members get the best pricing (typically between 10% to 15% off retail pricing), we also grow some specialty crops that are only available to our CSA members. The farmer benefits from receiving funds in advance of the growing season, which is then applied toward the early costs of production before market sales begin. We also get consistent feedback throughout the season, which helps tremendously with maintaining high quality produce and helps to determine future seed selections. The risks of being a CSA member are centered around the often unpredictable challenges, such as weather-related disasters or uncontrollable pest management. Of course, we try our best to engage in preventative methods throughout the season. And, should we experience major challenges to food production, we will make sure our CSA members see the least amount of impact. CSA shares will be distributed over 21 weeks, starting the week of May 18 and ending the week of October 12, skipping the week of June 29. There are two general sizes, the half share is meant for two to three people and the full share is meant for three to four people. The farmers will determine what is included in each week's share based on what's currently in production, and we try not to provide the same produce two weeks in a row when possible. Image ID: 1. Brett in the field holding a bunch of broccolini like a bouquet. 2. Aleppo peppers growing on the plant in the field, ready for harvest. 3. A crate of carrots of at least three different varieties. 4. A closeup of radicchio leaves. 5. Brett in the field holding up the root ends of radishes toward the camera.