Q.  Is your lettuce Organic?

    A.  No.  We use a hydroponic nutrient mix that is designed for
    lettuce.  It has all the macro and micro nutrients in the correct ratios
    for good growth and health of the plant.  It is not organic, but
    hydroponics doesn't really lend itself to organic, since in organic
    farming you are adding natural things to the soil so that the microbes
    in the soil can break them down into minerals that the plant can
    use.  In hydroponics there isn't any soil, thus no soil microbes to
    break down organic nutrients.


    Q.  Do you use organically approved pesticides?

    A.  No.  We don't use any pesticides - plant derived or synthetic.  
    We use only beneficial insects for pest control.  Ladybugs are our
    main defense and offense, along with lacewing larvae.  This means
    you may have to wash off a bug or two, but we feel this natural pest
    control is much safer than putting poisons on our plants and in our
    bodies.  


    Q.  I'm a member of another CSA also.  Can I join your
    CSA for the fall/winter/spring only?

    A.  Yes.  Our CSA is a monthly commitment.  You may choose how
    long you want to participate.  However, our CSA shares are
    available on a first-come first-served basis.  If demand increases
    there is a possibility that there won't be shares available in the fall.  
    Another option is to reduce your share to a half-share for the
    summer.


    Q.  Can I choose what types of lettuce I receive?

    A.  No.  Your share will be a mix of at least 3 different lettuces, and
    the mix will change depending on what varieties are available for
    harvest that week.


    Q.  How much lettuce is a pound?

    A.  Our lettuce averages about 1/4 pound per head.  A pound of
    lettuce will usually be 3-5 heads.

    Q.  Is there a deadline for joining the CSA?

    A.  No.  We are a year-round CSA, and members are invoiced
    monthly, so you can join at any time, as long as we have shares
    available.

    Q.  Can I stop by and pick up some lettuce?

    A.  If you'd like to try our lettuce, please check with our specialty
    store customers first.  We do not have a "farm store", or "hours of
    operation".  Our lettuce is picked to order.

    Q.  Can I stop by for a tour?

    A.  We'd love to show you our farm, however, please remember
    that this is a family farm.  The farm is our business, and we are
    usually busy picking, packing, or delivering lettuce and herbs to our
    customers.  Please call ahead to schedule a time for a tour.  
    Generally, we can schedule tours on Monday mornings, but please
    call us to schedule one rather than just "stopping by".
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