TO BECOME A MEMBER, FILL OUT THIS FORM AND RETURN WITH YOUR PAYMENT.

MEADOWVIEW FARM & NATURAL HABITAT GARDENS, LLC

2017 CSA MEMBER APPLICATION

The following conditions apply.

I understand that as a member I will share in the risk with the farm and agree to hold them harmless in all seasonal encumbrances that may occur.

I understand that each weeks produce will vary due to seasonal availability, weather conditions, insect damage and other acts beyond the control of the farm. In case of a national or state emergency I hold the farm not liable in such an event.

I understand that I am committing to a 20 week membership beginning May 15 and ending September 24. The first 1/3 payment is due when this form is submitted, the second 1/3 payment is due March 31 and the final 1/3 payment on April 30. A full share or half share will be prepared for me each week.

I understand that I am committing to a season and that my pre payment fee helps cover the annual costs of labor, seed, equipment etc. to plan and execute the CSA production. NO refunds are available; however, you may cancel at any time or transfer your membership to another individual.

Pick up will be at the farm 2005 Meadowview Drive Crestwood KY 40014 on Saturday’s from 8:00 – 6:00.

Other delivery or pick up arrangements can be made. Refer to the SHARES section of this application.

Please make your check or money order payable to Meadowview Farm and mail to the address provided under CONTACT INFORMATION at the end of the application document.

MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION

DATE: _____________________________

NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________

CITY: ______________________________STATE:________________ZIP CODE: ______________________

DAYTIME PHONE: __________________________CELL PHONE: __________________________________

EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT METHOD:

$____________AMOUNT ______ CHECK ______ MONEY ORDER ______MASTER CARD ______ VISA

______ DISCOVER ______ AMERICAN EXPRESS

_________________________________________CARD HOLDER NAME______CARD SECURITY CODE

_________________________________________CREDIT CARD NUMBER________EXPIRATION DATE

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT OUR CSA?

______Facebook

______KDA Website

______Meadowviewfarmandgarden.com

______Non Farmers’ Market Event

______Oldham County Farm Tours

______Other

SHARES

______HALF SHARE $25.00/week______FULL SHARE $35.00/week ______DELIVERY $5.00/week

X CRATE DEPOSIT $25.00/refunded at the end of CSA term when returned

ADD ON’S

______PREMIUM BAKERY $40.00/full recipe______PREMIUM BAKERY $20.00/half recipe (cup cakes,

cakes, scones etc made with Bloody Butcher, Cherokee or Tuscarora corn flour and locally sourced ingredients

to the fullest extent possible. Variable according to season so refer to Produce Availability page which links to our Square store for additional details and specific pricing.

______BAKERY $25.00/full recipe______PREMIUM BAKERY $15.00/half recipe (corn bread, plain cookies, simpler baking recipes etc made with Bloody Butcher, Cherokee or Tuscarora corn flour and locally sourced ingredients to the fullest extent possible. Variable according to season so refer to Produce Availability page which links to our Square store for additional details and specific pricing.

______CORN FLOUR $6.50/lb (Cherokee or Tuscarora) ______CORN MEAL (Bloody Butcher) $6.50/lb______DRIED BEANS (Black Turtle, Indian Woman, Jacob’s Cattle, Charlevoix Dark Red Kidney Beans, October, and Pawnee, $8.00/lb

______FLOWERS $10.00/small mixed bouquet (natives and cultivars) ______*JAMS AND JELLIES $8.00/ half pint

*specialty jams and jellies will be priced at current market rate and listed on our Product Availability page which links to our Square store for additional details and specific pricing.

WHAT IS A CSA?

COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA), an arrangement whereby customers pay growers in advance of the growing season for a guaranteed share of the season’s harvest. These pre payments help us purchase seed, equipment, lease payments, labor, supplies etc. which are needed to produce our membership shares. We plan and work throughout the year to provide our members with an equal share of produce throughout the 20 week growing season.

We believe in living closer to the land. Craig grew up farming and operated a 400-acre farm in western Minnesota until he was 27. We plan for a mix of native plantings for beauty and wildlife support alongside the cultivated production gardens. We continually improve our soil by the addition of organic materials and minimum use of tillage equipment. Our only use of chemicals is for the control of invasive plants that were brought on to the property by previous owners. We attended an invasive seminar offered by the Boone County extension office in October of 2006 which provided identification tools and proper chemical control. We advocate and practice sustainable gardening methods; however, we are not currently seeking organic certification. All weeding and mulching is done by hand in addition to harvesting, processing and packaging.

WHAT WILL MEMBERS RECEIVE?

You will receive on average 6 to 8 different types of vegetables each week. Our farm grows many different varieties of each vegetable; however, production is always dependent upon the weather. Since we specialize in heirloom vegetables our yields are not as robust as hybrid varieties and appearance will be different than what members are accustomed to seeing in the store or at other direct retail farmers’ markets since many are very rare and the seed is not commercially available except through membership with seed saving organizations. The flavors of the vegetables are exceptional and members will taste this difference.

SPRING (April-June) heirloom asparagus, heirloom lettuce, baby greens, heirloom radish, heirloom beets, heirloom kale, heirloom carrots, heirloom chard, spinach, lettuce mixes, Asian greens and herbs. It’s the season for greens.

SUMMER (July-September) heirloom cucumbers, haricot vert beans (French beans for fresh eating only), heirloom summer squash, heirloom winter squash, heirloom fingerling potatoes, heirloom all blue blue potatoes, heirloom purple Viking potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, heirloom eggplant, heirloom ground cherries (husk tomatoes), heirloom melons, heirloom watermelons, garlic and herbs.

WHAT IS THE COST?

FULL SHARE $700.00

HALF SHARE $500.00

NO refunds are available; however, you can cancel at anytime or transfer your share to another individual.

WHAT IF I’M OUT OF TOWN ONE WEEK?

Let us know ahead of time so we can arrange for donation or you find someone who is able to take your share.

HOW DO I PURCHASE AN ADD ON?

Let us know 1 week prior to your weekly share delivery or pick up that you are interested in an add on so we can prepare for that additional item in our weekly planning. You will be charged at time of order either through our Product Availability page which links to our Square store for additional details and specific pricing

for that add on or over the phone with a credit card will be accepted for payment. We are currently accepting VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express for your convenience.

WAITING LIST

Each season is planned in advance and there is limited space available. Membership is available on a first come first serve basis until all shares have been sold. If a farm membership is full at the time you send your application and membership fee, we can return your check or hold it for the first available space. If you miss the SPRING/SUMMER CSA we will be offering a FALL/WINTER CSA this year since we are able to grow year round utilizing high tunnels, low tunnels and planning for late summer/early fall cole crop planting. If it looks like no opening will occur for the current offering the check and application will be returned. Don’t forget that you can purchase any add on item through our website, meadowviewfarmandgarden.com, Product Availability page which is linked to our Square Online Store.

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT IN MY SHARE?

Product Availability page will have what is currently being harvested and corresponding price for what will be available in that weeks half or full share. Recipes are available through Pinterest or Recipes web page. Facebook postings will keep you current on farm happenings, product, recipe links and food related content.

OTHER MEMBER BENEFITS

As a CSA member you will be the first invited to on site events, garden tours, cooking demonstration locations and have access to the property by scheduling a date and time through email at mfnghllc@gmail.com or phone 502-472-8897 one week prior to date and time requested. Membership includes one free guided tour and property access.

MEADOWVIEW FARM & NATURAL HABITAT GARDENS, LLC

CONTACT INFORMATION

Meadowview Farm & Natural Habitat Gardens, LLC

Lori L. Belling

2005 Meadowview Drive

Crestwood KY 40014-9261

Cell 502-472-8897

mfnhgllc@gmail.com

www.meadowviewfarmandgarden.com