Sungold Farm
CSA Program – FAQ + Sign Up
What are the share options and costs?
The cost for a share is $500 for the 20 week season. The season will start in May. If you
miss the first week and we still have room, you can sign up for the program at a prorated price.
When is my balance due?
Your balance is due at any point before the season begins, full payment reserves your
spot in the program. If you would like to break it up into 2 x $250 payments, you can
send 2 checks in the mail, one of which will be deposited upon receipt and the second
will be deposited 10 weeks in.
How do I get my share?
You can pick up the share Tuesdays from 4-6pm at:
-the roadside stand at the farm from 4-6pm @ 4080 Thomasville Rd/ Winston-Salem,
NC 27107
-Stella Brew @ 1305 South Hawthorne Rd/ Winston Salem, NC 27103
-Greene Hall at Wake Forest University's Reynolda campus from 3:30 on.
What happens if I’m out of town for a week during the season or I can’t pick
up my share on a Tuesday?
We have a flexible vacation policy in which you can miss 2 weeks and we will tack these
weeks onto the end of the season. Let us know by Monday of that week so that we don't
pick extra. You can also have a friend pick up for you. If you know ahead you are going
to be out of town for a month, you can deduct $100 from your total. We want you to get
your vegetables!
What do I get in a share?
The contents of the share vary widely. For a comparison of share contents, please refer
to our CSA page. We generally have 7 different items per week.
For the spring shares, you can expect to see more leafy and root vegetables: beets, boc
choi, broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, green garlic, fennel,
greens, arugula, collards, kohlrabi, lettuce, sweet onions, green onions, sugar snap peas,
potatoes, radishes, spinach, chard, turnips, herbs: garlic chives, parsley, cilantro, and
dill.
For the summer shares, you can expect to see more fruit vegetables (think seeds on the
inside): beans, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, greens, leeks, collards, arugula,
lettuce, melons, okra, onions, green onions, peppers (sweet + hot), potatoes, radishes,
summer squash and zucchini, chard, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, fruit: melons, herbs:
basil, rosemary, sage, and parsley.
For the fall shares, you can expect to see these vegetables: beans, beets, boc choi,
broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, garlic, fennel, greens,
sunchokes, collards, arugula, mustards, kohlrabi, lettuce, okra, green onions, peppers
(hot+sweet), winter squash, radishes, rutabaga, sweet potatoes, chard, turnips, herbs:
cilantro, basil, dill, parsley, chives, thyme
How many people will the share feed?
Every family or individual has different eating habits, making this a difficult question to
answer. A share roughly provides a family of 4 their vegetable sides for several meals
each week. For a couple, the box roughly provides several entrees or a week’s worth of
sides. See our sample shares to get an idea of how your family might use these items.
How do you decide your prices to determine box value?
We use the same prices for the CSA that we use at the Saturday Farmers Market.
Is your CSA program for me?
A CSA subscription will require that you prepare different seasonal vegetables all season
long. Those that enjoy the CSA share most are likely to get creative in the kitchen and
adapt to what’s available. One of the biggest complaints of the CSA program in general,
is not being able to choose what comes in every week, especially when there are items
that are not particularly cared for. You have to have be open-minded and committed to
eat seasonally for those 20 weeks. Our Farmers Market Share program offers a very
flexible alternative if this is something you are interested in, refer to our Farmers
Market Share page.
Am I expected to participate in the farm in any way?
We do not have a work requirement for our CSA. We ask that you be considerate of
others at our CSA pickups, return empty boxes, and give us feedback on our year end
survey. We do however welcome volunteers – please contact us if you are interested in
volunteering.
Can I visit the farm?
Yes! As CSA members, you are welcome to walk around while we are working, contact us
beforehand to make sure we’re there. Everyone is welcome to our open house on
Sunday April 30 between 2-5 to look around and see what is growing. Or beforehand –
just schedule a visit with a phone call to Natalie – 336-837-9950
What do I do with my box?
We ask that you come to the pickup with last week’s empty box, or bring a bag to
transfer your vegetables from the box to your bag and not worry about carting it around.
Can I get a home delivery?
Depending on the interest shown and your location, this is a possibility. Get in touch
with Natalie (number listed above).
Interested in signing up? Please fill out the section below and return it with a check for
$500 made out to Sungold Farm to the following address Sungold Farm/1204 Neva
Lane/ Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________
Email (of all interested in getting the weekly update): ____________________
Circle pickup location: Farm, Stella Brew, Wake Forest, Let It Grow Produce
Email [email protected] or call Natalie at 336 837 9950 with any questions or
concerns you may have.