50% of assistance, up to $300,

toward the purchase of fresh produce

We can process SNAP!

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WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR PARTNER SHARES, YOU GET:

1. A variety of fresh vegetables at an affordable cost
2. A relationship with a local farm and farmer
3. Farm newsletters that include recipes & tips on how to use your veggies
4. Opportunities to attend community events on the farm

5. A flexible payment plan
6. Discount on the From Asparagus to Zucchini cookbook

HOW IT WORKs

You pick a farm that fits your needs and become a farm “member"

You choose the most convenient pick-up location from a list of options the farm provides

The farm delivers a box of vegetables (a "CSA Share") regularly throughout the growing season

FairShare will contribute 50%, up to $300, toward the cost of your share*

*For example: a share worth $600 will qualify for $300 from FairShare and require a payment of $300 from the participant.

A typical CSA share feeds a family of four at an average of $15/week during the regular season (June to October, about 20 weeks).

CLICK THROUGH THE STEPS BELOW TO GET STARTED

1. DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY

You will qualify for funding if:

Your current monthly household income is at or below the 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines*
If you are eligible for SNAP benefits, the WIC program, or your children are eligible for free or reduced lunch at school, your family qualifies for this funding.
You agree to the farm’s CSA member responsibilities, specifically picking up your share each week.

You will not qualify for funding if:

You have past due Partner Shares program payments.
Your requested CSA share is for off-farm products (for example, Partner Shares funding cannot be used for coffee or flower shares.)

2020 eligibility guidelines will be released by January 24th, and criteria will be updated at that point.

2a. PICK A FARM & SIGN-UP FOR THEIR CSA

Not sure which farm to pick? Use our FARM SEARCH TOOL, and use the search criteria to find the farm that is right for you.

Once you determine the farm, and share type that you want. Complete that farm's CSA sign up form. All farms operate a little differently. Some farms have online forms, others are mail in.

Do not pay for the share when you sign up (we will handle that.) Choose a "pay by check" option, and indicate that you are receiving Partner Shares. Forward a copy of your sign up form to info@csacoalition.org .

Steps 2a and 2b can happen at the same time

2b. SIGN UP FOR PARTNER SHARES

Complete the PARTNER SHARES APPLICATION, and someone from FairShare will get back to you within 14 business days.

3. CONFIRM PAYMENT PLAN

We will create a payment plan for you that is spread out over the months you receive your share.

We accept the following forms of payment:

SINGLE CHECK: 1 installment, processed upon receipt. Payable to FairShare CSA Coalition, for the total amount due.

MULTIPLE CHECKS: 6 installments (May - Oct). You will post-date the checks on the day you want funds withdrawn.

SNAP/EBT CARD: Payments spread over duration of CSA share. We will mail you SNAP vouchers for you to fill out and return to FairShare within one week. We will withdraw funds from your EBT card each month on the date you choose or up to 5 days afterwards.

MULTIPLE METHODS: You can pay for part of your share by check(s) and part with SNAP

CREDIT CARD: 1 Installment, processed upon receipt. You can pay your full co-payment amount at once with your credit or debit card. We are unable to create monthly payment plans for this payment method at this time.

4. SEND PAYMENT

Depending on which payment method you choose, you may need to send in checks or EBT vouchers.

FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION

303 S. Paterson St, Ste. 1B

Madison, WI 53704

SIGN UP FOR PARTNER SHARES

We offer both an online and paper form. Once you fill out this form, forward a confirmation of your CSA farm sign up to partnershares@csacoalition.org. We will then be in contact with you about a payment plan for your co-payment.

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