Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I go on vacation?
Gift your box to a friend or neighbor and arrange for them to pick it up.
Donate your box by emailing the farm (barharborfarm@gmail.com) 24 hours prior to delivery
Can I Split a Share with Another Family?
Yes. Many individual members choose to find a friend or family member to share their produce with, either splitting the produce at the site each week, or alternating weekly pick-ups. Feel free to work out arrangements to suit your needs.
What if I can’t make it to pick-up?
As a CSA participant you are asked to be responsible for making sure your share is picked up on pick-up day. That being said, if an emergency comes up, and you can’t get a friend to come get it, and you don’t want to donate it, we can hold the share for you for one day.
I am concerned about getting too much produce. How big is a share?
Our full shares are designed for families or couples that eat at home five to seven days a week. There will be between 8 and 12 items in your share each week. Your share will include a balance of greens, cooking vegetables and snacking items. Our petite shares are designed for couples that eat at home three to five times a week. Expect five to seven items in your box each week. Check out the list of vegetables planned for this season on the Share Options page.
What is that strange vegetable?
Most of our vegetables are easily recognized. Occasionally, we offer something that you may not find in the grocery store. We will offer cooking tips and recipes in our weekly newsletter to guide new culinary adventures. We also have a ‘Trade Box” at pick-up. If there is a vegetable you don’t like in your share, you can trade it with something in the Trade Box.
Can I buy vegetables in bulk?
We often have extra produce including paste tomatoes, pickling cukes, cabbage, carrot seconds, big zucchinis, etc. CSA members get 10% off bulk prices on these items. Email your orders in 24 hours before CSA pick-up day and we will bring your order to pick-up.