What is Farm Club?
Farm Club is a fresh way of looking at Community Supported Agriculture. Great Country Farms has so much more to offer than a standard vegetable CSA, so why not have a program that allows our members to access all facets of what GCF has to offer in the Club that best suits your needs?
In these times of food insecurity and uncertainty your local farmer can provide what big box stores can’t: locally produced food that comes straight from the farm, picked by your hands or ours.
I Love to Upick. What’s the best Farm Club Option for me?
If you love to experience the seasons by picking your own fruits and veggies, then the Farm Club Fan subscription is a great way to get started. This Club includes u-pick field access and 10% off everything you pick and farm admission for up to 6 members of your immediate family to pick and play every day at the farm.
We will have Bonus Fruits & veggies. Pick your Own or in Market Bonuses will be based on when we have an over abundance of items just as in past years. These will most likely be on the most popular item such as peaches, apples and green beans, etc. There may be some items that are exclusive upick for members as well if supplies are limited. For example, e have a very small strawberry patch this season so may offer picking there only to MEGA or MEGA & FAN members based on the yield this season.
What if I don’t need access to the Farm Play Area for Family Fun?
Our Farm Club Market subscription is PERFECT for folks who still want amazing GCF products and produce. You decide if you would like to shop in the Farm Market or online and have items shipped directly to your door. You will receive $100/month in Farm Market Store Credits the Farm Market membership option to apply to your purchases in the Farm Market or online. You are committing to purchase from our Farm Market and we are committing to be your farmer and grow amazing fruits and veggies as well as estate meats, honey, baked goods, etc.
Note: The Market Club does NOT include complimentary access to the Pick Your Own fields. If you want both then the MEGA Club is the best option for you!
Note: The Market Club does NOT include complimentary access to the Pick Your Own fields. If you want both then the MEGA Club is the best option for you!
Will there still be U-pick Bonus available?
We will have Bonus Fruits & veggies. Pick your Own or in Market Bonuses will be based on when we have an over abundance of items just as in past years. These will most likely be on the most popular item such as peaches, apples and green beans, etc. There may be some items that are exclusive upick for members as well if supplies are limited. For example, e have a very small strawberry patch this season so may offer picking there only to MEGA or MEGA & FAN members based on the yield this season.
Note: The Market Club does NOT include complimentary access to the Pick Your Own fields. Market members are welcome to enjoy bonuses offered in the Farm Market when visiting to shop or pick up an order.
Note: The Market Club does NOT include complimentary access to the Pick Your Own fields. Market members are welcome to enjoy bonuses offered in the Farm Market when visiting to shop or pick up an order.
What are Farm Market Store Credits and How do I use them?
When you choose The Market or Mega Farm Club subscription options, you will receive $100 of Farm Market store credit to spend in the Farm Market or Online Farm Market. Credit become available the first of the following month with your paid subscription. For example, if you sign up February 1, 2022, your first $100 store credit will be available to use on March 1, 2022 and will expire if not used by midnight March 31, 2022.
Note: Farm Club Credits do not typically apply to Bluemont Vineyard wine or Henway Hard Cider as these are offered via Bluemont Vineyard and must be rung up separately on the Bluemont Vineyard point of sale. Farm Club members do receive 10% off of wine and hard cider sales. If this is the only option for a Club Member to use their Farm Credits, please ask for one of our Farm Managers to assist you with a Bluemont Vineyard Gift Card Option for on site purchases.
Note: Farm Club Credits do not typically apply to Bluemont Vineyard wine or Henway Hard Cider as these are offered via Bluemont Vineyard and must be rung up separately on the Bluemont Vineyard point of sale. Farm Club members do receive 10% off of wine and hard cider sales. If this is the only option for a Club Member to use their Farm Credits, please ask for one of our Farm Managers to assist you with a Bluemont Vineyard Gift Card Option for on site purchases.
I'm a former CSA delivery or pickup member and can’t make it out to the farm. Which Farm Club is Best for Me to still get Veggies Delivered?
Our Farm Club Market subscription is PERFECT for folks who still want amazing GCF products and produce. You decide if you would like to shop in the Farm Market or online and have items delivered directly to your door. You will receive $100/month in Farm Market Store Credits with the Farm Market membership option to apply to your purchases in the Farm Market or online. You are committing to purchase from our Farm Market and we are committing to be your farmer and grow amazing fruits and veggies as well as estate meats, honey, baked goods, etc.
Note: The Market Club does NOT include complimentary access to the Pick Your Own fields. If you want both then the MEGA Club is the best option for you!
Note: The Market Club does NOT include complimentary access to the Pick Your Own fields. If you want both then the MEGA Club is the best option for you!
How Long is a Farm Club Subscription?
Farm Club Subscriptions are for a minimum three(3) months, billed monthly on the day of the month you subscribe. The farm is closed in January & February and subscriptions are suspended for these months. Any 3 month subscriptions not completed by January will continue the following March until all 3 months have been completed and then roll into a month by month subscription charge.
Is the produce organic?
Great Country Farms makes every effort to use organic, regenerative and sustainable farming methods, such as plasticulture, companion planting, and no-till planting; however, our crops are not certified organic. We grow our garden without synthetic chemical fertilizers or herbicides, and we enrich our soils extensively with compost, but we do use an integrated pest-management system in our orchards and on some of our field crops when pest pressure threatens the yield. We are constantly researching and implementing sustainable growing practices to better care for the land with which we have been blessed to steward.
What can I Buy with my Farm Market or MEGA Club Farm Market Store Credits?
Farm Club is designed to give you the ultimate flexibility with your Farm Market shopping either at the farm or online. Both the MEGA and MARKET options include a $100/month Farm Market credit that can be applied to any items in the farm market as you see fit.
Note: Farm Club Credits do not apply to Bluemont Vineyard wine or Henway Hard Cider as these are offered via Bluemont Vineyard and must be rung up separately on the Bluemont Vineyard point of sale. Farm Club members do receive 10% off of wine and hard cider purchases from Bluemont Vineyard.
Can I get a Pre-packed Produce Box?
Yes! We will have a weekly “Farmer’s Choice” produce box available as well as meal kits for Farm Market and MEGA club members to choose from as the growing season gets rolling.
Can I pick and choose what I want?
Yes, Farm Club gives you the ultimate control over what is shipped to your home or when you fill your shopping.
Can I U-pick if I am a Farm Club Market Member?
Yes, you are welcome to pay farm admission for the day and u-pick and enjoy a 10% off any produce you pick. IF you plan to u-pick often, then the MEGA Club membership would be the best option for you as this includes both the Farm Market store credit and unlimited Farm Admission.
Do I have to take the wagon ride to U-pick?
For your safety, we do ask that you ride the wagon to our pick-your-own fields. That way we can guide you to the areas where fruits and vegetables are ready for picking, and we can know where guests are in the fields. Storms may come up very quickly, and when they do we want to get everyone out of the fields safely. And when members walk to a field and then go straight to their car with their bonus, non-members may become confused about paying for the produce they’ve picked. We also want to ensure that people don’t pick produce we’re planning to pack in CSA boxes.
Can we get replacements for any items that are damaged in transit?
Yes. Fragile fruits and vegetables can easily be damaged if not handled with care. Please let us know if you have any concerns about the quality of your produce, and we will be happy to send you replacements with your next shipment.
What day of the week and what time of day will my delivery arrive?
Farm Club deliveries are currently scheduled for Thursdays this season. As the Club grows, additional days may be added.
If I miss my pick up day that I set for an online order, can I come the next day to pick it up?
All boxes must be claimed on the pick up day selected when an order is placed online. We do understand that “life happens” so If you know you won’t be able to please contact as soon as possible to make pick up arrangements.
What do I do when I am on vacation?
Farm Club is completely flexible. You can spend your farm market store credits all in one visit/order or in multiple visits/orders. You can order each week or once a month. YOU are incontrol and don’t have to worry about suspending shipments you don’t want or need. If you have an extended vacation planned, you may suspend your Farm Club Subscription for up to 3 months and then it will automatically start back up. Just let us know how we can keep your subscription as flexible as possible to meet your family needs.
When does the farm open to the public?
The farm opens at the beginning of March. Check out our calendar of events!
Are all festivals included with our membership?
Festival admission is included with both the Farm Club Fan & the MEGA subscriptions. Farm Club Market Member Subscriptions do not include farm admission or u-pick field access.
Are all field trips included with our membership?
No. Field trips have never been included in our CSA programs and are not included in any of the Farm Club membership options. School Tours will be offered by Peck of Dirt starting in 2022 and payments for tours will go directly to Peck of Dirt. Children attending a field trip will enjoy guided tours, and additional items such as planting kits, gem bags, etc depending on the tour. Adults chaperoning a field trip, may check in as a MEGA or FAN Member, pick up their complimentary wristband and then join the field trip as a chaperone without the additional items for the field trip.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Please keep them leashed and make sure they are wearing their rabies tag and have all other necessary shots. We also ask that you bring your own dog water bowl and clean up bags.
