Creative Marketing for CSA Farms

Michelle and Danny Lutz are great examples of farmers who know what it takes to run a successful farm direct marketing endeavor. They routinely examine their business and resourcefully come up with new marketing ideas to keep their CSA members coming back each season. If you operate a CSA farm, we recommend you visit www.maplecreekfarm.com for some excellent marketing ideas. If you are looking to become a CSA Farm member, we can personally recommend Maple Creek Farm – we have been members for 3+ years.

New in 2010, Maple Creek Organic Farm is offering a smaller 3/4 bushel weekly share option at a reduced price. It's a great alternative size for anyone who has a smaller household or who travels during the week.

From Farmer Michelle Lutz, Maple Creek Farm:

We are excited about our new share size for the 2010 season. We could really use some help getting the word out. If you've had friends or family that were interested in getting a share before, but found it was too much produce for them on a weekly basis our new share sizes have perfect options for everyone.

CSA Memberships also make perfect gifts for your loved ones-a season of great food

Maple Creek Farm wants to be a part of your healthy lifestyle. By redesigning our membership, more people can enjoy the benefits of eating local organic produce and experience the satisfaction of supporting a CSA

Our plans are to offer 2 types of supporting memberships for the 2010 season.

The new box size is 3/4 of a bushel-it's a reduction from the 1 1/9 box we've been using. One 3/4 bushel box will be considered our Single share size. This share will be perfect for 1-2 people. We're offering it for $400 for the 20 week season. Renewing members will be offered this options for $380 if they pay in full by 12/31/09.

Two 3/4 bushel boxes will be called our Family Share. This share will be perfect for a family of 4. We're offering the family share for $750 for the 20 week season. Renewing members will be offered this option for $710 if paid in full by 12/31/09.

As a renewing member you will need the following discount codes. Please keep in mind the renewing member discount will only be valid for membership paid in full by 12/31/09.

Single Shares: One 3/4 bushel box per week for 20 weeks use code: 2010SINGLE

Family Share: Two 3/4 bushels boxes per week for 20 weeks use code: 2010FAMILY

We hope you find our new size of share is accommodating and affordable. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Our web site address is: www.maplecreekfarm.com.