Somerville Ecovillage - Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Survey

Please do it today!

This survey will take between 1 to 2 minutes to complete.....

Overview.....

In line with the year of action 2005 we are now ready to kick off the Somerville Community Supported Agriculture Scheme. We are now in the process of doing some planning and would like some input and feedback from you so that we can set it up in line with what you would like.

We are going to get infrastructure on the ground in the next couple of weeks as we would like to see the water supply which we can obtain for the driest time of the year – which is of course now. During this time we will be putting in a green manure crop with the aim of improving the area (land surrounding Walnut Cottage) ready for putting food into the ground. The aim is to set up an area initially of approximately 1 acre. We may also include produce of the Orchard as part of the CSA.

It is expected that food will start to be planted towards the end of April with food being available to members towards the middle of June. Aim is to have drop off points in two locations down the hill to make it easy for as many people as possible to become part of the scheme regardless of where you live.

The basis will be financial contribution with some hours of work. If you can not do any work hours then the cost will be higher. If you are prepared to pick your own, or do more hours than the quota - then the cost will be less. Hopefully the scheme will be flexible enough to be able to meet most peoples needs while at the same time be viable.

We are looking for persons with passion that would love to be involved in the establishment and ongoing operations of our CSA. If this idea inspires you , if this idea excites you then I invite you to give me a call! We are looking for a passionate core team to take this up and run with it.

Could you please take the time to complete this simple survey so that we can provide to you the best possible CSA we can.

A link to some online information about CSA's : http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/csa/csafarmer.htm

Thanks for your support and input - Paul Antonelli (9572 3225)  paul@greenedge.org

1.0 Your Information
Surname      
First name:

email address:
Are you a member of Ecocom Solutions Inc.
Suburb:

 
2.0 CSA Preferences
Would you consider financially supporting the Somerville CSA Scheme and becoming a member?
What do you think a fair once off membership fee to join the CSA would be?
(This will be used for the once off set up required to get it happening)
Per quarter (3 months) what would you be prepared to pay for the CSA Subscription. Assuming it provides you a mixed box of fruit and vegies every week during that period.
CSA Schemes can have a labour contribution component to keep the costs down. How many hours per month do you think would be reasonable.
(By including hours to work - we will be able to keep the costs lower)
Would you be interested in leasing you own serviced garden plot area on Somerville where you can grow your own food?
   
3.0 Want to get involved?  
Would you like to learn more about being part of the core team that kicks of this CSA Scheme?
If so how many hours per week do you think you may be able to contribute to it
What area would you most like to get involved in?

Any additional feedback, comments or thoughts about the Somerville CSA: