Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an arrangement where the members buy shares of the farmer’s product.
The share can be a percentage of a vegetable harvest, eggs, dairy, etc. In our case, the CSA member is buying a share of beef; you will receive a monthly share delivery. We like to think of it as a ‘beef of the month’ club. Each month, you’ll get a different combination of steaks, roasts, ground beef, etc. The share subscriptions are 6 or 12 months in duration. Shares are sized for quantities of 5, 10, 20, and 40 lbs of beef per month. We ask our customers to place a down payment for their share. Each month you will receive a 1/6 or 1/12 of your share for 6 months or 12 months, respectively. Buying shares allows our customers to enjoy some of the savings associated with bulk purchasing without the large lump sum expense or the need to store 130 pounds of beef at home. It also ensures your supply of beef through the entirety of your membership.
The side of beef equivalent for each share is detailed in the table. Each share subscription will receive the entire side of beef equivalent (all the cuts) just as if you purchased the side of beef.
For example: If you purchase a 12-month 10 lb (1/4 beef) share membership, we will ask for a $125 membership fee plus your processing fees. We will then deliver a 10 lb package of meat each month for 12 months. The farmer share of your costs will be split into 12 equal amounts and billed with each delivery (approximately $60 depending on actual weight).
