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- From: John Ferree <john AT seldomseenfarm.com>
- To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: [Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models
- Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:01:24 -0400
I'm looking to replace myself as farm manager for the 2011 season. .
. and while that will be a challenge by its self, I would like to
change up the CSA to add a bit more flexibility to the system. Our current system is box-subscription. While this system works, most of the disadvantages are on the customer side. No choice, little input as to the box contents. I have heard of other CSA's that have switched to a market style pickup. Table 1 has 3 things - take 2 units, Table 2 has 4 things - take three, etc I see a number of advantages with this. Decreased packing costs. . . introduction of member choice. . . more face time with members (currently near 0 face time/week). . . streamlining field -> cooler processing. . . increased flexibility in quantities for the new manager who still has a fair bit to learn. Downside - probably need to get 50+ members per pickup, or shorten pickup duration. I heard a former employee from Angelic Organics started on their own with a system like this. . . but I need to talk to someone who's doing it. Know anyone? Thanks, John |
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[Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models,
John Ferree, 09/01/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models,
Beth Spaugh, 09/01/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models, Dalew Farms, 09/07/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models,
Andy Fellenz, 09/01/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models,
Etienne Goyer, 09/01/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models,
Jen and Derek Campbell, 09/01/2010
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[Market-farming] Now What?,
alicia best, 09/03/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] Now What?,
Richard Robinson, 09/03/2010
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[Market-farming] Seed Garlic,
Allan.Balliett, 09/14/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] Seed Garlic, Mike Brabo, 09/14/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] Seed Garlic, Brian Metcalf, 09/14/2010
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[Market-farming] Seed Garlic,
Allan.Balliett, 09/14/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] Now What?,
Richard Robinson, 09/03/2010
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[Market-farming] Now What?,
alicia best, 09/03/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models,
Jen and Derek Campbell, 09/01/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models,
Etienne Goyer, 09/01/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] Alternative CSA Models,
Beth Spaugh, 09/01/2010
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