What is a “Work Share”?
A “work share” is an opportunity for a member to work on the farm in exchange for a 50% reduction in the CSA fees. The workshares will be asked to work 2 1/2 hours a week and pay $13. This season we will be offering two types of work share possibilities; a Harvest Share and a Market Share. These work shares are invaluable for the prosperity of a small-scale farm. If this sounds enticing, then keep reading.

1. The Harvest Share
Harvest Shares come to the farm once a week for 2 1/2 hours throughout the season to help out with one of the harvests. Primarily this means harvesting in the field, but at times we will need a group to tackle a project indoors. And don’t worry, you do not need to know how to harvest or have a set of tools that would make Bob Villa jealous to select this share. All that we ask are a willingness to work and learn, and to show up when you say you will be there. This is hard work, but is also very rewarding.

2. The Market Share
Market Shares, too, will come to the farm once a week for 2 1/2 hours throughout the season to assist inside with the preparation for members to get their boxes. This usually means washing and packing the produce into boxes. Market workshares also help with seeding and other greenhouse tasks. Again, no experience is necessary, but a strong work ethic and a discerning eye are helpful.

3. Harvest Days
Our Workshare Membership option will run from April 4th through the end of October in 2005. Please contact me in the Spring if you are interested.

Questions and Answers

Question My wife’s third cousin is getting married in August and I will have to miss a week. Is that ok?
Answer Sure! We encourage people to enjoy their summer, but we just need to know when a member will be there and when they will not. Dependability is needed in all facets of life, the farm is no exception.

Question Can my high school kids work for our family’s share?
Answer Absolutely! We at Los Poblanos Organics feel that child labor laws are overrated and welcome participation from any and all of the family.

Question I am a parent with a young child. Can I bring them with me while I work?
Answer No. After much extensive research, we have realized that children (although they have small hands for weeding) cannot keep up with the stoop labor. So we have been forced to not allow any more small children to participate in the workshare option. Sorry folks.

If this sounds appealing to you, give Lara a call at 505-681-4060.