Harvest Share Food Boxes

HAVE ARRIVED!

Download the brochure and application form here:

Document Title	Type	Size	Revision
Harvest Share Brochure	pdf	4.289015770 MB	May 12, 2010
Registration Form	pdf	13 kB	May 26, 2010
Delivery Announcement	pdf	12 kB	May 26, 2010

The first week of the season has arrived and we want to thank all our participants for choosing our Harvest Share Food Boxes this season.

Message From Your Farmer:

Congratulations!  You have taken this opportunity and made a choice, a food choice that will support a positive direction for agriculture.  With all the distractions we have in our lives today, food should not be one of them.  Food should be savoured and celebrated.  We at Carron Farms and our farming partners take great passion and pride in what we grow and raise. We can not rush what we do in the fields, we have to let our food take its proper time to grow and mature.  Our hope is that when you prepare and eat this food a little extra time is taken and the experience is shared and savoured with your families and friends.  Food should not be treated as an inconvenience in our lives but as an essential part of who we are.  An essential part of the Harvest Share Food Box is also the relationship that will be built between the consumer and the farmer, which is something that I will be celebrating. As this new fresh food journey begins for all of us, may it be a quality one that leaves a lasting bold impression and taste on our palate and in our mind.

My family and I look forward to this journey; we are taking part in the program as well.  I would like to thank you for your participation in this season’s Harvest Share Food Box.  Enjoy! We have already received some customer reviews.  Please read below for their comments.

Kind Regards,

Jason Verkaik

Owner/Operator

Carron Farms Limited

Recent Customer Reviews

"OK, I LOVE the box of fruits and vegetables.  I wasn’t sure what to expect but it’s amazing and the storage tips are even more so.  My 10 yr old son even asked for radishes in his lunch today!?  Anyway, just wanted to thank you for the great quality and let you know how happy I am that I signed up.  I have told several friends." - Heather, Aurora

"I just wanted to let you know how happy we were to pick up our food box today.  We made a salad with the spinich, strawberries, beets, beet greens and the apples and I made the dressing provided from your recipe.  It was amazing! Thanks so much for providing this great service."  Amy, Bradford

"We had the strawberry & spinich salad last night...it was great!  I shared the left overs with the neighbors and they loved it too. 
Everything in the box is wonderful.  I'm stunned at how fresh it all is."

Stacey, Bolton 

Harvest Share Food Box

2010 Season Details

Is it too late to sign-up?

We do have some spaces available and are accepting late registration for this season.  Please contact us for more information and availability at 905-775-2432 or email contact@carronfarms.ca 

Do we offer delivery services?

You asked for it, we listened!  Due to popluar demand we are now offering Home Delivery.  For those households wishing to utlize this service, there will be an added $5.65 (taxes included) weekly surcharge to the cost of you Harvest Share Food Box. For those of you who wish, you can still pick-up the boxes at our location in the Holland Marsh for free. A local free pick-up depot can be made available if 15 households from your area commit for the season.  There will be no extra charge if you choose this option. This will be based on received registration forms indicating Depot Pick-up Only.

What is the Harvest Share Food Box program?

The Harvest Share Food Box program is weekly opportunity to access safe healthy fresh food direct from local farmers at a fair price.

What will the Harvest Share Food Box Program contain?

The Harvest Share Food Box will contain an exciting variety of fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits along with recipes which relate to what is in the Harvest Share Food Box for that week.  Each week will contain new combinations of produce to ensure an ever changing variety of flavours for your palate.

Who can be involved in the Harvest Share Food Box Program?

The Harvest Share Food Box Program is open to anyone who cares about eating safe healthy fresh food and wants to support local farmers.

Do you have a Referral Program?

For every houshold you bring into the program you will receive a $10.00 rebate.  Your referral must complete the season and rebate cheques will be mailed out 4-6 weeks after the last week. For example: If you refer 5 housholds, they complete the season, you will receive a $50.00 cheque! 

How do I make this work for my household if a local depot is not available?

Due to popular demand we are now offering Home Delivery for an added Weekly Surcharge of $5.65 a week.  Click on the Delivery Announcement above for more information regarding this convenient service.  If Home Delivery is not for you, another option for using our free weekly pick-up service is to share the weekly pick-ups with another household.  Organizing local family, friends, or neighbours is a great way to split the weekly pick-ups and take advantage our of Referral Program as outlined above. (Please be advised, for your protection, we will not release your Food Box to a third party unless you have given us advance permission to do so.)

Why would I want to be a part of the Harvest Share Food Box Program?

Being a part of the Harvest Share Food Box Program is one way to reduce your carbon footprint, to support your local economy and to guarantee a weekly supply of safe healthy farm fresh produce for your family by dealing direct with a local farmer. 

How many weeks does the Harvest Share Box Program run for and when does it start?

The Harvest Share Food Box Program will Start June 24, 2010 and run for 27 weeks.

Will the Harvest Share Food Box be fexlible with vacations? 

Yes, the Harvest Share Food Box will be flexible with vacation times as long as we are informed 10 days prior to when the vacation starts,  you will not be billed for the any food box during the duration of the vacation.  Then let us know when you return to rejoin. This option is available for a maximum of six weeks throughout the season.

How can I access the Harvest Share Food Box Program?

You can access the Harvest Share Food Box Program by contacting Carron Farms by phone 905 775 2432 or email contact@carronfarms.ca and reserve your Shares for the up coming season. Shares will be limited so we suggest acting promptly.

Where is the produce grown for the Harvest Share Food Box Program?

The produce for the Harvest Share Food Box Program will be grown at Carron Farms (an LFP certified farm) in the Holland Marsh and other local farms that follow best farm practices.

Where can I pick up my Harvest Share Food Box?

You can pick up your Harvest Share Food Box at Carron Farms, located in the Holland Marsh, on a day to be determined or at a designated depot.  

What will the Harvest Share Food Box Program cost? How do I pay?

The Harvest Share Box program is an economical way of purchasing safe, healthy, farm fresh produce direct from a local farmer.  Option #1 will cost $19 per week for 27 weeks for a Personal/Cottage Harvest Share Food Box. Option #2 will cost $26 per week for 27 weeks for a Family Harvest Share Food Box. Payments can be made by cash or cheque (made payable to Carron Farms Limited)

 The Payment Plan:     

• 1/3 of payment due at upon registration
• 1/3 of payment due on June 24, 2010
• 1/3 of payment due on Sept 16, 2010

What if the box size I choose is too little/too much for my household?

 Not to worry, with 10 days notice we will be able to upgrade or downsize your weekly box size.  Your final payment will be adjusted to reflect the changes if you are downsizing. If you are upgrading between payment due dates or after, a pro-rated rate may be applicable and payable within 10 days.

Is there a difference in produce between the different sizes?

There could be a minor difference some of the weeks but all of the same produce will be included in the boxes at some points during the season.  The boxes will be arranged to ensure that you are not given all of the same produce each week. They will be planned to ensure that each month you are given an exciting variety of produce.

How will I know what to expect in the boxes each week?

 If you wish to be informed of the Harvest Share Food Boxes contents each week, we will be sending out a weekly email a few days in advance outlining the contents. This will allow you to properly plan for any other non-local produce needs.

For more information contact Jason or Lesley at 905 775 2432 or email   contact@carronfarms.ca  

We look forward to providing you with local farm fresh produce this season!