winter csa 2015-2016
WINTER CSA 2015-2016 Pat's Pastured provides the highest quality pasture-raised and grass-fed meats. Our goal is to provide our livestock with a life that allows them to express their natural instincts fully in a pasture environment. That means that pigs get to root, run and play; chickens get to peck, scratch and crow; turkeys gobble and strut; cows eat grass outside, NOT corn in confinement. This season we are offering two share options. The composition will depend on what is seasonally available...that's the beauty of eating locally and in season. Poultry Share Each MONTH (November through April), your share will include 3 whole chickens (approximate 12- 13 pounds), 1 package of chicken breasts, legs & thighs, and wings or tenders plus 2 dozen free-range eggs. The Cost: For a 6 month subscription the share cost is $545. Meat Share Each MONTH (November to April), your share will include 10-15 pounds of meat* plus 1 dozen free-range eggs. The meat will always be from at least two species, but we will do our best to include some meat from all species available (pork, chicken, and beef). We will make every effort to include a mixture of species and a mixture of premium to economical cuts. *Some months the total weight will be slightly less when smaller, higher-priced cuts are included. Sample share A: A monthly share may include 2 whole chickens, 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb beer bratwurst, 1 lb pork chops, 1 lb beef shoulder steak, 1 lb pork spare ribs, 1 lb of bacon, 1 lb chicken breasts, and 1 dozen eggs. Sample share B: Alternatively, a monthly share may include 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb savory breakfast sausage, 1 lb chorizo, 1 lb of pork chops, 1 lb chicken legs & thighs, 2 lbs of country-style pork ribs, 1-2 lb beef shanks, a 4 lb whole chicken and 1 dozen eggs. The Cost: For a 6 month subscription the share cost is $650. You can register for our CSA Program in 3 Easy Ways: 1. Register online at: www.patspastured.com with a secured PayPal transaction 2. Mail-in the registration form with a check payment 3. Or hand-deliver your registration form with your check, cash, or credit card payment at any of our Farmers Markets or the Farm Store. Winter 2015-2016 CSA Pick-Up Dates: FARM Pick-up Friday Nov 13 - Dec 11 - Jan 8 - Feb 5 - Mar 4 - Apr 1 HOPE ARTISTE VILLAGE PAWTUCKET Pick-up Saturday Nov 14 - Dec 12 - Jan 9 - Feb 6 - Mar 5 - Apr 2
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PAT’S PASTURED WINTER MEAT & POULTRY CSA - SIGN UP FORM
□ By signing up for the CSA program, I have read and agreed to the Terms and Conditions as outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions section. NAME(S)*: ______________________________________________________________ EMAIL(S): _______________________________________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________ DATE: __________________________________________________________________ ARE YOU A CURRENT CSA MEMBER?
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*Please include names & contact information for share partners, if applicable. SHARE OPTION Please check off which share you would like to purchase, you can purchase more than one share option. Shares run November through April (6 months, 1 delivery per month)
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Poultry Share - $545 Meat Share - $650 PICK UP DAY & LOCATION – Please choose one of the following two locations for pickup: ◻ FRIDAY @ FARM – Pat’s Pastured, 830 South Rd, East Greenwich, RI, 3 pm to 6 pm ◻ SATURDAY @ Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market at Hope Artiste Village, 9 am to 1 pm I AM PAYING BY: ◻ Check or Cash
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Credit Card * You may pay by credit card in person by bringing this form to our Farmer's Markets or the Farm Store, OR you may pay online at our website. Please note that there is an additional 3% technology fee for Credit Card transactions.
Please make checks payable to: Pat’s Pastured 830 South Road East Greenwich, RI 02818 Confirmation of share membership will be sent by email once payment has been received. Thank you for supporting our farm.
PAT’S PASTURED MEAT & POULTRY CSA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Please read thoroughly before joining. What is a “CSA”? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a way for the food-buying public to enter into a relationship with a farm and to receive a share of the harvest. By making a financial commitment to a farm, people become “members” (or “shareholders”), of the CSA. This effort represents a formal mechanism for more affordably supplying meats that are raised locally, ethically, sustainably, and humanely. What does it mean to be a member? As a member, you will: ● be committed to a monthly package ● receive priority ranking for special products such as Thanksgiving turkeys ● earn right of first refusal on membership renewal for each season ● be welcome to attend one of our farm tours (Dates TBA) at no charge ● receive priority registration on scheduled farm events, and ● most importantly, be assured of continuous availability of product for your family instead of taking the risk that we may not have availability throughout the year. Can I specify which cuts I get? No, we're sorry. We make every effort to distribute the cuts randomly and fairly, this is logistically challenging enough so that we can’t accommodate special requests. You are welcome to order on an à la carte basis based on availability on a pre-order basis or through farmers’ market sales. Can I skip the pork/chicken/eggs and get double beef instead, etc? No. Sorry. (See above.) I live alone and cannot eat that much meat / poultry. Can I buy a half-share? We are not able to offer half-shares but we have a number of members who make arrangements directly with neighbors / friends to divide a share in a way that works for them. You might also consider posting a note on our Facebook page if you are looking for someone to split a share with. I can’t make the scheduled pick-up. Can I pick up the following week instead? It is your responsibility to pick up your share on the scheduled days. If you are unable to do so yourself, you should make arrangements to have a friend or neighbor pick up for you. That being said, we certainly understand that emergencies arise and can accommodate changes / special arrangements on a very limited basis as necessary. What's in a Meat Share package? Each month's share will usually be a mixture of whole chicken, a mix of grilling and braising pork and beef, and a dozen eggs. (See first page for samples.) The composition will be different depending on what is seasonally available...that's the beauty of eating locally and in season.
Am I going to get stuck with chicken feet or a beef tongue? No, but those items may be available “à la carte.” We do not include offal or organ meats in the general shares. How does the meat come packaged? It is packaged in cryovac packaging. This packaging preserves the meats quality and allows it to be stored in a freezer for several months. All meat is frozen per requirements of the RI Health Department. Pick-Up Site – pre-assembled share packages are delivered to two distribution site based on the pick -up location you indicate on your registration form. Am I required to work at the farm as part of the CSA? We do not currently require work hours to be included in our CSA, however we strongly recommend that you get involved and get out to the farm as much as your schedule allows. There are many ways you can help on the farm (while learning and having fun at the same time) from weekly egg-washing to special work day events. Being on the farm is a great way to really experience the community in Community Supported Agriculture! Cancellations and refunds – When you register you are committing for the full six month season. If for some reason you are unable to receive your share you may obtain a refund by finding someone to replace you / take over your CSA. We are unable to give refunds directly. Satisfaction – It is our intention, first and foremost, to provide our customers with the highest quality grass-fed and pasture-raised products. If you have any questions or concerns about our products, please contact Patrick directly at [email protected]. Credit Card Payments and Technology fees - As an added convenience to you, we now take credit card payments for CSA registrations. You may either fill out this registration form and pay with a credit card in person, or register and pay for your CSA share online at our website. We have implemented a technology fee of 3% for those paying with a credit card. If you prefer not to pay for the technology fee, you can still pay by cash or check in person or by mail. What about....? If your question is not answered here, please e-mail Danielle at [email protected] OK, I'm interested. How can I sign up? GREAT!! Fill out a registration form and send the payment, OR pay online at our website: www.patspastured.com Full payment is due with the registration.
