WE NEED YOUR HELP....Thoughts about a vegetable Co-Op?

Hi there!    Hope this weather pattern takes a vacation and Spring comes for good!  As we prepare for the fabulous weather that will be here before we know it, we wanted to ask for your input..... Many of you have asked us to do a vegetable/herb co-op, and this year we think we would like to explore this idea, but need your thoughts as we dialogue about what this would look like.  

 A few points from our side to start the conversation.....

• We will be growing at our farm in Dover, acclimated plants always grow better, produce better....
• We will be using organic fertilizer. We will not use genetically modified crops, they will be responsibly grown and sustainable, however, this being said, our crops will not be ‘organically certified’.
• We would have pre-paid ‘members’ so we would know how many plants to begin growing, others could join later on but we would have to limit the #’s.
• We are thinking $15- 20 / week for a large bushel of vegetables…..
• We will have heirloom varieties, a much better vegetable...
• We would want to know what to grow…..obviously we would grow a variety of crops, but if no one wants hot peppers we won’t be growing 8 varieties of hotties!
• We would have a window on Thursdays to come gather your produce and herbs at the store, each member would be able to fill their bushel with vegetables of their choosing, (certainly we wouldn’t want someone to take all the tomatoes), but a variety of the selection, on a first come basis.  Friday we would make the remaining produce available to the public for purchase

This is the beginning of putting our thoughts out there to start the conversation with you, our customers.  We want your ideas and suggestions…..is the cost right, what produce would you want….etc.  We are excited about this possibility, we love growing produce at the farm….Rob is an amazing grower…..and sharing that with you would be great.

Email me at pineconejayne@gmail.com to start the conversation, we will need to know fast since we need to start growing as soon as we can.  I will reply to each of you and if its ok, will include everyone who replies into a group email so we can see each others thoughts….

Think Spring, be safe in this crazy winter we are having and see you soon!  Remember our greenhouse at the store is full of orchids, house plants, gifts and ideas to brighten your home till our flower boxes overflow with color!