Farm FAQ
General Information ~
What does the farm grow?
The farm grows a variety of vegetables, greens, herbs and some berries and fruits. We also maintain a block of laying hens and raise goats, calves, rabbits and poultry including emu, for meat production.
Do you farm in this one location?
In 2009 I only farmed at home, here in Mulino. In 2010 I will be expanding to a location in the Aurora area, which is where I'll be growing most of the dried beans and pulses, as well as some type of corn for drieing, and some plants for seed saving.
Do you contract farm or partner with other farms?
At this time I offer custom growing of meat animals, primarily poultry, to subscribers, and I am looking for farms to partner with to provide pork, lamb and beef to my subscribers. Until or unless I find partner farms, if there is something that a subscriber wants that I don't grow myself, I will attempt to locate those meats, dairy, etc. and provide the contact information to subscribers for those products.
What other services does the farm supply?
The farm offers seed starting and custom growing of meat animals to its subscribers. I also offer networking services for other farms and consumers.
How does the farm's CSA work?
The farm grows year round. There are two seasons - Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. Seasons begin and end on the equinoxes (begining of spring and begining of fall). Subscribers that stay on for a full season have right of first refusal for the next season. Shares are delivered (in the farm's service area of Mulino/Molalla and Canby/Aurora) on Saturdays between 11:00am and 4:00pm. Pickup at the farm is available during the week (formerly on Sundays). An additional service area has been added to SE Portland for 2010 and pick up of shares will be available for subscribers on Sundays near Westmoreland park.
The CSA's subscription is a 'pay as you go' system and customers may pay by the delivery, or monthly. There is no up front payment, although if a subscriber want's to, they can elect to pay for a whole season up front. Payment may be made by cash, check or I can set up a PayPal billing for people wanting to pay via debit or credit card.
At innitial setup, new subscribers and existing subscribers entering a new season, are given a survey to fill out. This lets the subscriber know what will be grown, and lets them tell me what they would rather not or should not have in their share each delivery, how big a share they'd like to receive, and how often they want a share delivered.
Subscribers may leave the program at any time, increase or decrease their order, and further customize their order at any time during the season.
Does the farm sell at Farmers Markets, produce stands or in retail stores?
I don't currently sell at Farmers Markets or retail stores, but produce from The Little Homestead Farm can at times be found at Milk Creek Produce in Mulino (on HWY 213 right across from the Chevron station).
What areas does the farm serve/deliver to?
The farm currently delivers share boxes to the Mulino/Molalla area and the Canby/Aurora area on Saturdays from 11:00am - 4:00pm. Begining with the 2010 Spring/Summer share season, pick up will be available in SE Portland near Westmoreland park on Sundays from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Subscribers who are out of the delivery areas or who need to receive the shares during the week may make arrangements to come to the farm during the week.
Is the farm open to the public?
Visitors are welcome at the farm by appointment, generally during the week or on evenings during the weekend from May through October.
Do you take interns?
I offer a variety of internship opportunities at the farm. Please contact me for further information and an application. |
