Members’ Agreement
The Tellurian Fruit Gardens CSA is a direct relationship between farmer and member. This MoU outlines the shared commitments and expectations involved in that relationship.
As a CSA member of Tellurian Fruit Gardens:
- I agree to receive the TFG newsletter.
- I understand that ‘name you price’ is an experimental sales model aimed at collectively subsiding ethical food for those is financial hardship and;
- I agree to pay at least the default price if I can afford it.
- I agree to collect my fruit box from my hub within 48hrs and that if I fail to do so, my hub host reserves the right to give it away/donate it to charity etc. (I understand I can call my hub host or my farmer and ask for leniency in outstanding circumstances).
- I understand that I have the right to ask TFG questions about farming methodologies.
- I understand that I may express my preferences as to the contents of my box but;
- I agree to receive what I am given
- I understand that if I don’t like something I receive I can gift it to someone.
- I understand that the contents of my fruit box will change as the season progresses.
- I understand the principles of CSA (Teikei).
- I understand that buy purchasing a CSA Share, I am in effect sponsoring TFG to grow my fruit and;
- I understand that factors out of TFG’s control may affect the quality or quantity of that fruit (e.g. hail, too much rain in spring, pestilence).
- I understand that I am part of a community that can collectively share the above risks, as opposed to just the farmer and;
- I understand that this means I may have to share in adversity as well as abundance.
- I understand that there are many ways to preserve fruit when it is plentiful in preparation for when it is not.
As your fruit farmer, I:
- Agree to communicate regularly with members.
- Understand my role in the education of members
- Understand that transparency is accountability.
- Agree to minimise carbon footprint where possible (e.g. reduce packaging).
- Agree to maintain organic certification
- Will strive to grow the highest quality and most nutritious fruit as possible
- Agree to farm ethically eg. to treat all parts of the ecosystem with respect
- Agree to continue to educate myself and stay knowledgeable about ‘best practice’
- Value the input of my CSA community and;
- Understand that I should be flexible and receptive to community expectations.
Likely crops for 2018-19 season.
Month Harvested |
Expected Crops |
Dec 2019 |
Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Peaches, Nectarines |
Jan 2020 |
Apricots, Plums, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples |
Feb 2020 |
Plums, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Pears, Nashis |
March 2020 |
Plums, Apples, Pears |