FALL for fresh & local harvest at Simpaug Farms: CSA Shares Now Available

Simpaug Farms Fall CSA Shares Now Available

CSA (Community Supported Agriculture Members receive a weekly or bi-weekly assortment of seasonal vegetables delivered fresh from our farm, with the option to include eggs from our own pasture-raised hens.

REGISTER AT simpaugfarms.com

Everything you need to know about the Fall CSA

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Click here to go to the registration page. You will be asked to select your vegetable share and optional egg share, select your pickup location, and enter your contact information. You will have the option to pay online with a credit card through PayPal, or you can select and invoice and mail a check. It just takes minute to sign up. If you have any questions, call Megan at (203) 984-7289 or email info@simpaugfarms.com.

WHAT VEGETABLES ARE INCLUDED IN THE FALL SHARE?

There will still be some of the summer veggies in the beginning: tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. We will also have winter squashes: butternut, acorn, delicate, pumpkin. There will be greens: arugula, cabbage, kale, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard. And root vegetables: onions, carrots, beets, turnips, radishes. We may also include occasional prepared items from our farm kitchen: jam, pickles, salsa, bread.

HOW MUCH IS IN A WEEKLY SHARE?

At simpaugfarms.com you can see pictures of 2016 summer shares. This will give you a good idea of how much produce to expect in your weekly basket. Every Family is different, so you will have to decide is a full share or half share is right for you.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FULL AND HALF SHARE?

Full shares pick up every week. Half shares pick up every other week. The contents of the share are the same for all members.

WHAT IS THE FALL SCHEDULE?

Our summer/fall CSA season is a total of 24 weeks. For our summer/fall members, your pickup schedule will remain the same and continue through the third week of November. New members joining us for fall will begin the week of September 26.

• Week 17   (Full Shares & Group 'A' Half Shares) September 26 - October 2
• Week 18   (Full Shares & Group 'B' Half Shares) October 3 - October 9
• Week 19   (Full Shares & Group 'A' Half Shares) October 10 - October 16
• Week 20  (Full Shares & Group 'B' Half Shares) October 17 - October 23
• Week 21   (Full Shares & Group 'A' Half Shares) October 24 - October 30
• Week 22  (Full Shares & Group 'B' Half Shares) October 31 - November 6
• Week 23  (Full Shares & Group 'A' Half Shares) November 7 - November 13
• Week 24  (Full Shares & Group 'B' Half Shares) November 14 - November 20

WHAT IS THE PRICE?

Full Share: $280 (8 weeks @ $35)

Half Share: $140 (4 weeks @ $35)

Dozen Eggs: $5

Half Dozen Eggs: $2.50

WHERE DO I PICK UP MY SHARE?

Choose one of the following times and locations:

• 2:00-6:00  Tuesday, Bailey’s Backyard, Ridgefield
• 2:30-5:00  Wednesday, Merritt 7 601 (employees only)
• 3:00-6:30  Wednesday, Bar Sugo, Norwalk
• 3:30-Late   Wednesday, Temple Beth El, Stamford
• 2:30-6:00   Thursday, Elm Restaurant, New Canaan
• 9:00-12:00 Saturday, Ellington Farmers Market, Ellington
• 10:00-2:00 Sunday, Fairfield Farmers Market, Fairfield
• 12:00-5:00 Thursday, Simpaug Farms, West Suffield

WHAT IF I MISS MY PICK UP?

Uncollected shares will be donated, unless other arrangements are made in advance. If you know you will be unable to pick up, please ask a friend or neighbor to pick up for you. Anyone can pick up your share, you do not need to notify us. We may also be able to arrange to hold your share or reschedule your pick up with advance notice. No refunds will be given.