What is a CSA?
Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a relatively new socio-economic model of food production, sales, and distribution aimed at both increasing the quality of food and the quality of care given the land, plants and animals. CSA generally is the practice of focusing on the production of high quality foods using ecological, organic or biodynamic farming methods. This kind of farming operates with a much greater-than-usual degree of involvement of consumers and other stakeholders—resulting in a stronger than usual consumer-producer relationship. Typically, CSA farms are small, independent, labor-intensive, family farms. Consumers essentially help finance farming operations, which allows farmers to focus on quality growing. Each CSA operates in its own unique way, but the basic idea remains the same. That is, consumers and growers collaborating to ensure a safe and healthy food source in their community.

How do I become a member?
To become a member we request a $100.00 non-refundable deposit which will be applied to your first payment via PayPal.  Payment can be made using most major credit cards without even signing on for a PayPal account.

When do I select my services ? Immediately after PayPal confirms your membership deposit payment.  If you login to your PayPal account you will be automatically redirect back to our website to select your services.  If you do not have a PayPal account, you must manually redirect yourself back to the website by clicking on Return to Purple Rain Vineyard located on the confirmation payment page.

You are full for the season, how do I sign up to be on your waiting list?
Thank you for your interest in our CSA Program. Complete the waiting list form and we will notify you of membership availability in the month of August.

Can I choose the vegetables that I prefer?
Part of enjoying seasonal flavors is to experiment new varieties of vegetables and fruits. We encourage you to try different recipes and acquire new tastes. Yet, we understand that there will be preferences and dislikes for different produce. Our program offers the flexibility for members to excluded 6 items from our crop list. During the registration process you will have the opportunity to omit from your menu.

May I change my preference selections during the season?
We would appreciate not to have changes occur once selections have been recorded due to administration time. However, your satisfaction is important to us, and we are open to requests.

How many items do I receive per week?
Please visit our blog, to view each week’s harvest.

Which share should I purchase?
Below is a simplified explanation to help you make the right choice. Keep in mind that you are the best judge on your dietary consumption.

Standard Share:  Suitable for one vegetarian adult, or for an omnivore couple with a young child.

Family Share:  Suitable for a two or three vegetarian households or for an omnivore family of 4 to 5 people.

What are my payment options?
We offer debit, credit card or bank transfers for the  membership deposit via PayPal. Payment options for the Payment Plan include Pay Pal, Bill Pay and personal checks. Payment plans are as follow: Standard  Share (5 payments), Family  Share (7 payments). Return members have the option to select a 9 month payment plan for the garden shares.  Payments begin in the month of March through November.

How is the produce packaged?
Purple Rain Vineyard is an eco-conscious company with quality service. Your produce will be sorted, clean and washed, then packed in bioplastic bags.  Members have the choice of selecting multiple items packed per bag or a single item packed per bag. A fee of $35.00 will be applied to the multiple items per bag selection, a $45.00 for greens only,  single item per bag, or $55.00 for single item per bag.  The bioplastic bags are made of biodegradable polymers, starches and other natural ingredients. They can be disposed and will naturally biodegrade with no toxic residues in the landfill. Fruit is packaged in breathable clamshell containers for optimal freshness and quality.

May I visit Purple Rain Vineyard?
Yes! Please contact us to schedule an appointment. A small charge of 15.00 is requested due to our busy schedule. Upon membership registration, the $15.00 will be reimbursed. Open House for members is held in the month of August.

Where do we pick up the weekly produce?
We have ten (10) pick up sites. Please see Delivery Locations page for details.

What if I go on vacation, do I lose my week’s produce?
No. A member has the choice of doubling or splitting the missing shares before or after their vacation.

What are my options if I have to cancel my membership?
Our policy requests that if for some unforeseen circumstance a member is no longer able to continue the membership that the amount due is paid in full or the partial share is sold to another individual. There is a financial investment and time we commit to serve our members each season and cancellation without complete payment is lost income. It is vital to a CSA that members are committed for the season, as we are to our members.