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Share Options
| Share | Description | Ideal for | Community Farm Price | CFK Price | Total Price |
| Whole | Weekly full share of vegetables from the Farm, processed and prepared by the CFK. | A family or group of 3-4 enthusiastic vegetable eaters | Sliding scale range: $700 - $1700 Target: $1070 | $1250 | $2320 (based on target share price) |
| Half | Weekly half share of vegetables from the Farm, processed and prepared by the CFK. | Individuals or small families, or those who don't eat as many vegetables. | Sliding scale range: $350 - $850 Target: $535 | $625 | $1160 (based on target share price) |
| Half and Half | Get a whole share of the Community Farm: pick up one week at the farm and cook it yourself, and the next week get your food processed at the CFK. | Families who don't have time for cooking every week, but still want to visit the farm and do their own cooking sometimes. | Sliding scale range: $700 - $1700 Target: $1070 | $625 | $1695 (based on target share price) |
| Week by Week | For Farm Members only: get your food prepared and processed by the CFK whenever you want it through the season. | Farm members who occasionally are too busy to cook or are away on vacation. | Sliding scale range: $700 - $1700 Target: $1070 | $60 per week | Varies |
| Prep Only | Possible pilot program this summer-- CFK washes and chops but does not cook your vegetables. Contact us for more info. | People who like to do their own cooking but don't have time to wash and chop. | Sliding scale range: $700 - $1700 Target: $1070 | TBA | Contact us for more info. |
Joining
Contract forms for both the Farm and the Kitchen will be sent to you as soon as we hear from you. Spots for 2009 are already going fast, so act fast to reserve your share for next year!
Please email us at info@communityfarmkitchen.com to reserve a membership share in the Community Farm Kitchen.
Or, send a paper letter to:
The Community Farm Kitchen
3007 Geddes Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Price and Payment
Sliding Scale
The Community Farm of Ann Arbor literature says, "The share price for the 2009 season is set at $1070, with a sliding scale set by the members from $700 to $1,700. The sliding scale is intended to broaden the spectrum of people able to be involved in the Farm. Each member decides what they can best afford. If you can pay more than the average target figure of $1070, you will help another family who can afford less. It is essential that we help each other to better our world. The sliding scale is not provided as a means by which to acquire cheap food. Rather, the lower end is to be used to allow people in challenged economic situations to participate in the wonders of the farm. The membership set the upper end of the range at $1,700 to reflect the cost of a share if the farmers were paid the median income for Washtenaw County. If the average share pledge is less than $1070, and there is a budget deficit, members will be assessed an amount to make up the difference. The pledge is the share price figure that you choose. It is up to you to select that price. If you share your share, both parties should have agreement on the figure. You will both be held responsible for that amount."
About the Price
This may seem like a lot, but, as the Community Farm literature says, "If you're not used to seeing your produce bills for the year in one lump sum, this may seem like a lot. But if you buy these amounts of biodynamic produce, you would spend more than this, and not have the added advantages of having a place in the country, a community of like-minded people, the freshest food you've ever eaten (except what comes from your garden), the fun of watching your children interact with animals and plants, and the joy of contributing to the creation of a healthy world."
Further, consider that you are paying $2200 for almost 6 months' worth of food, which comes down to roughly $370 per month.
It is also important to note that the Community Farm Kitchen is not devoted to making a profit. The cost of membership is directly related to the cost of ingredients, labor, and rent. The CFK will endeavor to be transparent about its finances to its members.
Payment Options
Several payment options are available so you don't have to pay the full price up front. The first payment is due when you join. More payment information will be sent to you once you reserve your share.