How the box scheme works
1You sign up at the beginning of the season
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2We'll send you payment details and on receipt of payment your place is reserved
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3Every week we harvest the veg and you pick it up from the farm or pick-up point
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Read on to find out details including prices, what's in the box, FAQs
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About the veg box scheme CSA
In 2019, from June to December, we’re offering a weekly veg box for up to 60 people and families living and working within 20 miles of our farm. These are offered as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share. CSAs support farmers to produce quality local food and build a connection between people and their food. It is a partnership between farmers and consumers in which the responsibilities, risks and rewards of farming are shared, increasing the transparency and sustainability of our food system. For us this means that our box scheme customers pay up front for a share in the harvest, either at the beginning of the year, or in instalments. This gives us some level of security, which helps us manage the uncertainties we might experience over the growing season, from droughts to slug invasions. |
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Our box scheme helps to:
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What's in the box?
Every week there will be a mix of:
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Prices:
Collection options:
*Delivery points in Birnam, Blairgowrie, or other places if there are enough customers (>5)
**Full share = 29 weekly boxes and 1/2 share = 14 fortnightly boxes
Collection options:
- Collect @ Blackhaugh Community Farm: Weekly Cost £10 - 1/2 share (fortnightly) £140 - Full share £290
- Collect @ Delivery point*: Weekly Cost £11 - 1/2 share (fortnightly) £154 - Full share £319
- Home delivery: Weekly Cost £14 - 1/2 share (fortnightly) £196 - Full share £406
*Delivery points in Birnam, Blairgowrie, or other places if there are enough customers (>5)
**Full share = 29 weekly boxes and 1/2 share = 14 fortnightly boxes
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Payment Options:
1. Full payment by 1st June 2. Seasonal instalments; by 1st June, 1st August, 1st October |
Volunteer for your veg!
If you can commit to 3-4 hours at the same time every week and want to exchange time for your veg box then please let us know, join the team! |
FAQ
What about holidays?
Within the prices above we have calculated for you to be on holiday for 3 weeks. If you go on holiday for more than 3 weeks we ask that you offer your veg box to a friend while you're away.
What if I want to stop?
Upfront payment greatly supports us, and we hope you stick with us for the season. However, you can withdraw if necessary. There will be a cancellation charge of £20 to reflect admin fees.
How do I sign up?
Please contact us by email / phone or by filling out our form before June with what options you would like. We’ll then send you more info and an invoice, and once payment is received, we will send you an email to confirm details. Contact us: hello@taybankgrowerscoop.com - 07912313357- www.taybankgrowerscoop.com
What if I don't want courgettes?
If you pick up from our farm you get to pack your own box and you get some choice which things go in your box. For example you can choose a small cabbage, take two portions of carrots and no tomatoes. For pre-packed boxes from pickup-points it is difficult for us to individually tailor each veg box so we will only make allowances for allergies
Where do the veggies come from?
All the contents of your veg box will come from our farm grown by our fair hands. Come and see in person!
What about holidays?
Within the prices above we have calculated for you to be on holiday for 3 weeks. If you go on holiday for more than 3 weeks we ask that you offer your veg box to a friend while you're away.
What if I want to stop?
Upfront payment greatly supports us, and we hope you stick with us for the season. However, you can withdraw if necessary. There will be a cancellation charge of £20 to reflect admin fees.
How do I sign up?
Please contact us by email / phone or by filling out our form before June with what options you would like. We’ll then send you more info and an invoice, and once payment is received, we will send you an email to confirm details. Contact us: hello@taybankgrowerscoop.com - 07912313357- www.taybankgrowerscoop.com
What if I don't want courgettes?
If you pick up from our farm you get to pack your own box and you get some choice which things go in your box. For example you can choose a small cabbage, take two portions of carrots and no tomatoes. For pre-packed boxes from pickup-points it is difficult for us to individually tailor each veg box so we will only make allowances for allergies
Where do the veggies come from?
All the contents of your veg box will come from our farm grown by our fair hands. Come and see in person!
What is a CSA?
Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and consumers in which the responsibilities, risks and rewards of farming are shared, increasing the transparency and sustainability of our food system.
For us this means that our box scheme customers pay up front for a share in the harvest, either at the beginning of the year, or in instalments. This gives us some level of security, which helps us manage the uncertainties we might experience over the growing season, from droughts to slug invasions.
In return, you have the opportunity to be directly involved with our farm through workdays, social events, and our AGM where you can help make decisions about what and how we grow. AND, you get a weekly veg box full of fresh, local produce grown solely on our farm!
https://communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/what-is-csa
Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and consumers in which the responsibilities, risks and rewards of farming are shared, increasing the transparency and sustainability of our food system.
For us this means that our box scheme customers pay up front for a share in the harvest, either at the beginning of the year, or in instalments. This gives us some level of security, which helps us manage the uncertainties we might experience over the growing season, from droughts to slug invasions.
In return, you have the opportunity to be directly involved with our farm through workdays, social events, and our AGM where you can help make decisions about what and how we grow. AND, you get a weekly veg box full of fresh, local produce grown solely on our farm!
https://communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/what-is-csa