2022 Burch Farms CSA Program
Burch Farms was originated in 1779 by Elliot Burch. The legacy of Burch Farms continues into its seventh generation. Here on the farm we primarily raise apples, grapes and peaches and have established partnerships with other local farmers that raise produce we do not raise ourselves. These partners help us deliver the freshest and most nutritious produce in Erie County.
With an ever-changing agribusiness, it is becoming more important to involve our community and create a more direct relationship from farm to table. Consumers help share the risk associated with farming and reap the benefits when productions are at all time high levels. Over the past 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has guaranteed customers a box of produce every week so local consumers don’t miss out on the fruits and vegetables at the peak of each harvesting season.
Burch Farms is offering a CSA membership program for our members to receive a box of fresh fruits and vegetables each week, from June (the start of strawberry season) through the end of October, offering customers the freshest and most nutritious fruits and vegetables week after week. Members can expect to receive a wonderful combination of fruits and vegetables every week depending on what is at peak harvest. We are offering full shares for 20 weeks that will yield you 6-10 units of fruits and vegetables each week. We are also offering half shares for 20 weeks that will yield you 3-5 units of fruits and vegetables each week. A unit can vary from a quart of strawberries, a clam shell of raspberries, a bag of corn, a watermelon, ½ gallon cider or 3 zucchinis, etc. Units will vary depending on production. The following is a list of produce we typically offer: strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb, peas, beans cherries, raspberries, blueberries, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, cauliflower, sweet corn, cucumbers, pickles, eggplant, onions, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, gourds, summer squash, zucchini, tomatoes, watermelon, apples, peaches, grapes, pears, prunes, plums, nectarines, chestnuts and cider.
A CSA membership is a gamble, very similar to farming. There is not a guarantee to what items will be available. As a member, you are putting your trust and faith in Burch Farms to supply you with the freshest, most nutritious produce you can buy on a weekly basis. In the end, it is both of our goals to get you more produce for your dollar. Your CSA membership will save you 20% on the retail price of our fruits and vegetables. As an added option, Burch Farms Winery will be offering a bottle of wine in your produce box every other week with both the full and half memberships.
Your box will be packed and ready for pick up at our Farm Market every Wednesday between 10am-6pm. There will be an option for pick-up at our satellite farmers’ markets; location and days to be determined. We will also be delivering to surrounding locations if we receive 10 or more memberships requesting delivery.
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Full Share – 20 weeks $740
6-10 different farm fresh fruits and vegetables Every
week for 20 weeks.
Half Share – 20 weeks $510
3-5 different farm fresh fruits and vegetables Every
week for 20 weeks
Full Share--- 10 weeks $420
6-10 different fruits and vegetables every other
week for 20 weeks.
Half Share--- 10 weeks $305
3-5 different fruits and vegetables every other
week for 20 weeks.
Wine Addition- 20 weeks $100
A bottle of wine from Burch Farms Winery will be
included with your box of produce every other
week for 20 weeks.
Bakery addition - 20 weeks $200
We are also offering an additional option to any
member ship we will add $10 worth of bakery
items for 20 weeks.
Bakery addition- 10 weeks $100
We’re offering this package for the every other week memberships. You will receive $10 worth of bakery
items every other week.
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Burch Farms CSA
Terms and Conditions
What is CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a group of paid members co-operating with a farmer by purchasing a membership in the Farmers program for a defined production period. This helps the farmer plan for how much produce is needed on a weekly basis. It also guarantees the member will receive the freshest, most nutritious produce at a 20% reduction in price as compared to our retail price.
Reasonable Expectations The growing season ahead of us is totally unpredictable. As a shareholder, you are guaranteed a box of whatever produce and or other items Burch Farms decides to share with you. The one aspect you need to keep in mind is that in June there is not a lot of crops harvested and by August there are numerous crops being harvested. Every week the volume in your box will be different and by September, some large items may not even fit in your box.
Comments and suggestions are always welcome
Contact: appleblossomfarmllc@gmail.com
Crop Failure As sometimes seen in farming, mother nature may serve up unfavorable weather conditions that may result in no production at all of a certain crop, never fear we will make substitution when necessary.
Membership Cancellation There is NO CANCELLATION and NO REFUNDS. A membership can be transferred to another person only if there exists an extenuating circumstance.
Container Every week your produce will be in a cardboard box.
Pickup Locations Burch Farms Country Market, Burch Farms Satellite Locations or places of business that
have a minimum of 10 memberships.
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Liability Clause Each member understands and agrees that farming does not always produce expected results in all farming areas. This means that, as a member, I may not receive as large of a quantity of a particular item as expected, the quality may not be entirely as expected, but the item will be very full and nutritious. There may be unexpected failures of a vegetable or fruit crop, frost may result, reducing yield and quality. If any of these uncontrollable conditions occur, Burch Farms cannot be held responsible or liable. Each member also understands and agrees that membership cancellations are non-refundable.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read the above terms and conditions and agree under this contract to abide to them.
Signed:_______________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Print Name: ___________________________________________
Please return the signed contract to: Burch Farms Country Market
9210 Sidehill Rd.
North East, PA 16428
(814)-725-0747
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Burch Farms 2022 CSA
Shareholder Contract
Full Name: _______________________________________________ How many in family? _____
Signed Name: ____________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________ Home phone: ___________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________ Cell phone: ______________________
Email: __________________________________________________
Please choose one:
Pick-up at Burch Farms Country Market _____ Interested in delivery* ____
* fees may apply
Share Selection:
___ Half Share 20 weeks @ $510
___ Full Share 20 weeks @ $740
___ Half Share 10 weeks @ $305
___ Full Share 10 weeks@ $420
___ Wine addition @$100
___ Bakery addition 20 weeks @ $200
___ Bakery addition 10 weeks @ $100
Payment Method:
Cash ____ Check ____ Credit Card ____
__ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Expiration: ___/___ CVV: ____
Please mail completed contract to: Burch Farms Country Market
9210 Sidehill Rd.
North East, PA 16428
(814)-725-0747
Membership deadline is Thursday, March 31, 2022. After this date a $25 late fee will be assessed.
No new memberships after May 31st, 2022
