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What does a share cost and what does it buy?

Shares comes in two sizes - small and full. A small share costs $380 and a full share costs $575 when paid in full by April 1 (add $10 if paid after April1). The right size for each household varies based upon the amount of produce consumed on average. In general, we have found that a small share satisfies a couple and a full share satisfies 2 adults with children. The suggestions stated here are simply based upon our members' general feedback on what has worked for them.Some single people prefer the full share because it allows them to freeze some food for the winter. Some families of three or four people prefer the small share because they tend to use less produce. Please note that our shares are not designed to be split between households (e.g. it is hard to split one head of lettuce or broccoli). What do you get for your share? Some examples -

CSA shares are distributed from approximately mid-June to mid-October, depending on the season's weather. You will receive a postcard in June announcing our first pick up date. Generally we begin around June 20, but we may begin slightly earlier or later depending on the weather.

Receive a FREE Wellspring Farm organic cotton T shirt or hat when you get a friend to join!

What kind of produce do you raise?

We raise over 40 different kinds of vegetables, flowers and herbs and many, many varieties. How do names like Sugar Baby, Athena, Bright Lights and Love-in-a-Mist sound? Each year finds us raising a few new items in addition to our old standards. While we focus on growing the vegetables that are most familiar, we also like to introduce our members to items they may not have tried before like bulb fennel and celeriac. We love experimenting with new crops, seeing how well different fruits and vegetables do in the unique Vermont climate. Of course, our harvest is also dictated in part by the weather.

Here you will find a simple chart that shows our most popular crops and likely harvest dates. The list is neither exhaustive or constant. As with the weather in Vermont, the list will change with the seasons and with what the weather permits.

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Supported Share Program

We want to make our CSA available to all members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay. To that end, we raise funds for “supported” shares from our CSA shareholders.  For eligibility guidelines and an application form, see the NOFA-VT Farm Share page.  Tell a friend! Applications should be mailed directly to NOFA-VT. Please note that the subsidy offered by this program does not cover winter shares or the Montpelier drop off fee.  Donations to help our members in need can be mailed directly to Wellspring Farm. Please write check to NOFA-VT with “Wellspring Farm” written in the check memo. Thank you for your support!

Working Memberships

Trade your labor for your share. Please see our Employment page for information.

 

How do I join?

Simply print out our membership application and mail it with your payment. You will receive a confirmation receipt and information about our first pick up.

Early Renewals

If you paid a $30 deposit toward your share last fall, please deduct it from the balance due on your membership form. Not sure if you paid a deposit? Email Mimi.

Winter Share Details

Late Policy

What if I miss a pick-up?
Each pick-up day we harvest for the number of shareholders expected that day. If you know in advance that you will miss a pick-up, please inform us 48 hours in advance so that you can choose from the following options to get your share: 

Please note that your share is already discounted at least 10-20% off organic retail prices.  If you miss a share or two you are still receiving a good value for your money.

What if I won’t make it to the pick-up by 6PM?

Simply call (leave a message) or email by 5:30pm and we will bag your share for you.  Messages left after 5:30 PM unfortunately will not be received in time to bag shares. Bagged shares with your name will be left in our cooler at the farm for up to 5 days, or at the Montpelier pick up site for the evening. To access the cooler at the farm, enter the white door on the right side of the large red barn.

Directions

Directions to the farm: From the west -- Take Route 2 east past the town of Plainfield. Turn right onto Patty's Crossing immediately after signs for Meadowcrest Campground (approx. 4 miles beyond Plainfield village). Go over bridge. Turn right to Lafiria Place. The farm is at the dead end. From the east -- Take Route 2 west past Marshfield village. Turn left onto Patty's Crossing (approx. 3 miles from Marshfield village). Go over bridge. Turn right to Lafiria Place. The farm is at the dead end.

Directions to Montpelier CSA Pickup location: Thursdays, 4-6PM. Located at Vermont College, behind Alumni Hall at the top of East State Street.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wondering about how the CSA pick up actually works?  Considering a split share?  Want to know more about pick-your-own crops?  Answers to many frequently asked questions are contained in our New Member Orientation flyer.

Our members are saying...

“My kids are so excited every time we get into the car to drive out to the farm. The experience is more than simply picking up vegetables.  The pick-your-own crops, roaming ducks, interactions with other members, and simply walking into the fields are all part of our ‘share.’”

 “I feel it’s very important to support local farmers. Even if Price Chopper is cheaper, the quality and warm feelings at the farm outweigh the price difference.”

“Every week is a surprise.  It’s like Christmas each week!”
 
“Even got some in the freezer, especially with our own home garden. Daily salads all summer!”

“We absolutely love coming to the farm and picking up our fresh, grown-with-love produce!”          

“Excellent quality and variety; great to have uninterrupted salad greens all season. Great work. Excellent execution all around.”

“Coming out to the farm is our time to take a break.  It’s a beautiful drive from Montpelier.  Once we get to the farm we snack on fresh veggies, and just have a fun time. My kids love it.”

 “The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. I’m very happy to have a share in supporting a community venture. It’s also great to see produce from ‘our farm’ featured at local restaurants.”

“Everything was great! We love picking flowers and the Harvest Fest was a great time. My daughter loves it!”

“I especially appreciate the overall attention put into the CSA – the presentation, organization is outstanding. You took a lot of care and put thought into it and it shows.”

“I like all the choices! You certainly grow more variety than I ever could in my garden.”

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