Is everything available all year long?

The simple answer is no. The produce shares vary with the seasons and it is helpful to look at our harvest lists for ideas of what we get at different times during the year. We aim for 7-8 items each week in your produce share, but there are occasions, especially in “shoulder seasons” when the farm may deliver an item that our staff and volunteers sort, clean and may determine that is not suitable (i.e dried up greens, too many aphids, slimy onion skins). We work hard behind the scenes, just as our farmers do, to get you the most fresh produce possible. So please be patient and feel free to ask questions when what you get doesn’t exactly match what the harvest list said. And know that we appreciate your community support of this cycle.

It is also important to note that we are working with local producers who care for their animals and plants – which may mean, for example, that the goats need their milk to feed their babies first and we don’t have as much goat cheese available to sell. The same variances in our store can happen with availability of eggs, milk, meats, and bread, even though we try hard to keep a steady stock of these items when possible. Again, we appreciate your patience and support of community agriculture!