Levity Farms
Spring 2025
CSA Membership Agreement
Welcome to Levity Farms!
We are a small-scale, first-generation family farm raising high-quality produce on responsibly cultivated pastures in beautiful Southern Appalachia. Our mission is to offer fresh, seasonal vegetables while nurturing healthy soil and building a resilient local food system. We utilize regenerative farming practices, drawing inspiration from Permaculture and informed by USDA Organic guidelines, though we are not Certified Organic.
By joining our 2025 Spring CSA, you are supporting the cultivation of nourishing produce for your community while sharing in the beauty and abundance of our farm.
Program Overview
Season Duration: 12 weeks
Harvest Shares: 10 weekly shares (2 weeks of flexibility for inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances). Members will be notified as early as possible when these “off” weeks occur.
Start Date: The CSA begins the week of April 13, 2025, with the first on-farm pickup on Friday, April 18, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Pickup Locations:
Levity Farms – Blairsville, GA
Kula Wellness at The Crown Brasstown — Brasstown, NC
Please respect the designated pickup hours. Do not arrive at the farm before 11:00 AM or stay after 4:00 PM. We live onsite with our children, so we ask that you honor the privacy of our home and the safety of our family.
If you elect to pick up your weekly share from Kula Wellness, know we will be ready for you at 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays and plan to stay until 5:00 p.m.. Please consider joining The Crown for a delicious, locally-sourced meal while you’re there. The restaurant opens at 4:30.
Shared Risk, Shared Reward
As a member of the Levity Farms CSA, you’re sharing in both the risks and the rewards of small-scale farming. Farming is inherently unpredictable, and factors like weather, pest pressure, and natural occurrences may impact the weekly harvest. Some weeks may be lighter due to these challenges.
But along with this risk comes the reward—you’ll also experience the abundance of bountiful harvests throughout the season. When the fields are overflowing with produce, you’ll relish in the variety and generosity of what the farm provides. Your membership is an investment in the farm, and we’re committed to offering you the best of each week’s harvest.
On-Farm Pickup Guidelines
Drive slowly on the gravel driveway, keeping an eye out for children, dogs, farmers, and fellow members.
Feel free to take photos of the farm (and share them on social media!), but please do not photograph our children or our home.
Please do not bring your dogs when you come for pickup. We love animals, but for the safety of everyone—kids, farm animals, and your pets—we ask that you leave them at home.
Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants if you plan to explore the farm—there are thorny bushes, stinging nettle, and uneven terrain.
Our friendly farm dog, Mulch, may greet you enthusiastically. If you prefer he be secured during your visit, just let us know.
Membership Cost and Payment
Cost: $350 for the full season
Payment Due: Payment must be made in full before the season begins via our website.
Refunds: We do not offer refunds for missed pickups or once the season has begun, as your membership fee supports early-season expenses like seeds, compost, and supplies.
If you cannot make a pickup, let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to arrange a make-up share. You’re welcome to transfer your share to someone else if needed.
Liability and Safety
While we take every precaution to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, farm life comes with natural risks. Members assume responsibility for their safety while visiting the farm. Levity Farms is not liable for injuries or accidents that may occur during pickup or while walking the farm.
Communication and Updates
Members will receive a weekly CSA email the day before each pickup. This email will serve as a reminder and include farm updates, details on the week’s harvest, and any changes to the program.
Acknowledgment
By signing up for the Levity Farms CSA, you agree to the terms outlined in this membership agreement and understand that farming is subject to the unpredictable forces of nature. Your support helps us continue growing fresh, nutritious food for our community.
Thank you for being part of the Levity Farms family!