Wednesday, November 19, 2008

MIKE WARD 4 NEWSLETTER READERS, WELCOME

LEARN ABOUT PITTSFIELD CSA HOME DELIVERY, FARM FRESH PRODUCE DELIVERED WEEKLY TO YOUR HOME
 
Thanks for stopping by and thanks to Ward 4 Mike for referring you.
 

Mike has been a powerful advocate for bringing CSA (Community Supported Agricultural) opportunities to Pittsfield’s Southeast’s quadrant. He has also been a helpful collaborator in offering input for the Pittsfield CSA Home Delivery initiative you are being introduced to today.

Please review the program, you are getting a sneak preview of it today, it will be formally introduced in early December for membership sign-up.  If you are interested in the weekly home delivery of fresh produce direct from the farm, you can register your interest without obligation.  You will be among the first to be notified when the program is opened for membership.
 
Cost is important especially in these challenging times.  Mike has suggested I comment on this issue for you.
 
At this point in the season farmers are still harvesting but will soon move into in the planning mode.  To date most farmers have not determined the 2009 CSA membership rates. As soon as they are available we will respond by opening Pittsfield CSA Home Delivery for membership.
 
One objective of the Pittsfield CSA Home Delivery initiative is to serve the entire range of the socio-economic spectrum of residents. To achieve this the cost of membership is scaled by personal income affordability. We will also accept a variety of federal and state financial assistance programs: WIC, Senior Farmer’s Market coupons, and SNAP (Food Stamp) EBT Cards where appropriate.
 
The Pittsfield CSA Home Delivery initiative is designed to be community guided entity to incorporate as an Association structure and applying to be an IRS approved 501 (C) 3 Not-for-Profit organization status. This will be in place before the end of the year to accomodate tax deductable contributions in 2008.
 
Every member has a voice that is heard throughout the process.
 
Pease do not hesitate to post your comments on the blog. They are welcomed.
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http://www.berkshireharmony.com/index.php/site/blog/pittsfield_csa_home_delivery/
 
Thanks again for your interest
 
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