Here are some frequently asked questions:
- Why are these items for sale here instead of them being included in my prepaid bag?
- How do I order?
- When do I pay?
- When and Where do I pick up my order?
- How will I know what's available each week?
- Why Support Locally Grown?
- Can non-Wildfire CSA members order?
And here are some answers:
Why are these items for sale here instead of them being included in my prepaid bag?
This site will make available the extras that always happen with a CSA model. Every year we try growing small plots of new things to see how they will fare here. If they do well, we may have a new crop to grow in later years. Whenever we have an insufficient amount of any item to add an equal portion to everyone’s bag, that item then becomes surplus produce. In the past we have tried to eat or preserve this produce for ourselves, but sometimes it goes to waste. This market will attempt to get more of our extras sold, and meet your needs to supplement with extras when you want them.
How do I order?
Orders are made through this site. Sign up is required to create a customer account. You will have until early Monday morning to place orders for Monday afternoon delivery, or until early Thursday morning for Thursday delivery.
When do I pay?
We will put an invoice in your CSA bag about once a month. You can mail us a check or send it with your return bag at your pick up or drop off site.
When and Where do I pick up my order?
On line orders will be delivered with your CSA bags. For non-CSA members, your orders can be picked up either Mondays at the Eureka Springs pick up site or Thursdays at the Berryville site.
How will I know what's available each week?
An email reminder will come to your inbox each week if we have extras available. Then just go to this site and shop The Market.
Why Support Locally Grown?
Enhance your local economy: By purchasing produce and other items from local growers you are providing stability to your local economy through the support of local businesses.
Save natural resources: Buying locally makes you an invaluable link in the process of saving resources such as fossil fuels and packaging materials. Also, we are right here in your community so the expense of transportation and delivery is kept to a minimum.
Provide learning opportunities: Locally Grown supporters provide member growers the means to help educate our community about the importance of sustainable agriculture.
Supporting a way of life: The number of small farms in the United States has decreased dramatically in the last decade. Please help us preserve an honest and worthy means of making a living.
We believe that small, diverse, family-owned farms contribute to society’s overall health.
Can non-Wildfire CSA members order?
Yes! Current Wildfire CSA members can sign up for free and order. Non CSA members pay a 25$ membership fee for the year giving them access to the market and our discounted prices.