🎃 October Organic Produce Share — 5 Weeks

Fall Harvest, Storage Crops & Seasonal Abundance

🌿 The Heart of the Harvest

October is when the farm shifts into full fall production.

This 4-week produce share focuses on hearty vegetables, storage crops, and the foods that carry into colder months.

👉 Built for customers who want to stay connected to the farm beyond summer

🥕 What You Receive

• 5 weekly pickups
• Pre-packed, curated shares
• Built by value for consistency

Typical weekly items include:

• carrots, beets, turnips
• potatoes, onions, garlic
• winter squash and pumpkin
• cabbage, broccoli, kale
• late-season greens

👉 Shares reflect what is at peak and what stores well

🌱 How Our Produce Is Grown

• Grown using practices that meet or exceed Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association standards
• Focused on regenerative soil practices (low/no till)
• Very low to no pesticide use
• Fertility sourced from our own farm system (animal-based compost)

👉 This is the highest-integrity produce we offer and is prioritized for share members

💰 Share Options

Standard Share — $120 (5 weeks)
($30/week)
Ideal for individuals or couples

Family Share — $176 (5 weeks)
($44/week)
Ideal for families or produce-focused households

🧺 Pickup Details

📍 Saco River Farms Market

Pickup Location: 29 Weeman Rd, Steep Falls, Maine 04085

First Pickup 10/1/26 then weekly through Last Pickup 10/29/26

Pickup Window: Thursday — 11:00 AM through Saturday — 6:00 PM

• Shares are pre-packed and ready
• Please pick up within this window
• Missed pickups are not guaranteed

🛒 Market vs Share

We do offer produce in the market, but:

• fall crops are often limited and move quickly
• storage items vary week to week
• not all items meet the same growing standard

👉 This share is the most consistent way to access our farm-grown fall harvest

🍷 Member Benefits

Produce Share members receive:

• discounted tickets to farm events
• preferred placement at select events
• early access to limited seasonal items

⚠️ Before You Join

This share works best if you:

✔ enjoy cooking with seasonal fall ingredients
✔ want to stock your kitchen with real food
✔ are comfortable with root vegetables and storage crops
✔ can pick up during the scheduled window

🔔 Limited Availability

We intentionally keep this program small (10–15 members) to maintain quality and consistency.

👉 Reserve Your October Share

PLEASE READ:  Saco River Farms reserves the right to make substitutions, buy in produce, adjust the contract term, or cancel the CSA. In the event of cancellation by Saco River Farms, a prorated refund will be given.  By purchasing this product you agree to consent to this disclaimer.