This is an example of bountiful CSA delivery in early October from Primrose Community Farm

The Partner Shares Program for 2012 is currently full. We are accepting applications to be on a waitlist in the event that additional spots open up. Please email partnershares@csacoalition.org with the following information:

• Name
• Email
• Phone
• 1st Farm Choice, Share Choice & Share Price
• 2nd Farm Choice, Share Choice & Share Price
• Total Share Price

We believe everyone has a right to fresh, nutritious food!

The Partner Shares Program makes joining a CSA farm more affordable for everyone. We believe that farmers should receive a fair price for their produce, but for some of us that cost in a single payment in the spring is too much.

Partner Shares is a cost-sharing program that provides financial assistance to limited-income households for purchasing CSA vegetable shares. For eligible households, we will pay half, up to $300, for a vegetable share from FairShare-endorsed CSA farms. The participants take on the responsibilities of being a CSA member of the farm of their choice and work with us to create an affordable payment plan for the remaining cost of their share.

FairShare CSA Coalition fundraises through local events such as Bike the Barns, grants, and donations from individuals and organizations to offer this cost-sharing opportunity to our community.  In 2011, we increased enrollment into this program by 40%, and hope to be able to continue to support more families in the future.

Since the funding and availability of CSA shares are limited, we request that completed Partner Shares applications be submitted by April 15 before the growing season. However, we do encourage all interested households to contact us to check on availability throughout the year. Requests for Partner Shares funding assistance are granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.