EC Matthews
Workplace CSA Program
EC Matthews Company is excited to offer CSA vouchers as a wellness benefit to all full-time employees for the upcoming CSA season. Employees who wish to participate can use the CSA voucher (aka coupon code) to cover 100% of the upfront cost of a weekly vegetable share, paying for only 25% of the balance. Shares can also conveniently be picked up at EC Matthews every Thursday starting in June.
To learn more about CSA, including the perks, pricing, and signup details read below. If you are already familiar with this workplace program view the partner farm bio linked below and head directly to their website to sign up for a share!
What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
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A local produce subscription where members receive weekly deliveries of vegetables and some fruits for 20+ weeks starting in May.
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A model of buying food focused on the community where a participant pays in advance for a share and becomes an important farm member for the whole season.
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A weekly box or basket of fresh, seasonal vegetables. The items in a share are harvested at their peak ripeness and will often store longer and have more flavor than other produce.
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What are the Benefits of CSA?
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Easy access to healthy fresh food and the opportunity to try new foods.
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Convenience--pick up your share at work or on the way home.
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Know your farmer that grows your food. Receive regular newsletters, updates, and useful recipes.
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Enjoy the health benefits of increasing vegetable consumption and eating more whole foods.
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Support sustainable farming practices that promote soil health and improve biodiversity.
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Invest more food dollars locally to support a strong regional food system.
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CSA Share Size, Pricing, & Customization
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Small Share: Best for first-time members and small households who cook a few times per week.
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Regular Share: Ideal for medium households or those who cook 3 or more times per week.
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XL Share: Good for larger households who cook most nights and are interested in food preservation.
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Pricing & Payment:
All EC Matthews employees can use a CSA voucher that will discount 100% of the share cost at signup. Then employees will only be responsible for 25% of the share balance. This will be taken out as a weekly payroll deduction once the CSA season begins.
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Small Share
Regular Share
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XL Share
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What to expect in a CSA?
Members can look forward to a delicious diversity of produce throughout the season. Items change from week to week and are a great way to try new foods and recipes. View the CSA shares below to get an idea of the wide variety of produce you can expect throughout the season.
Spring Share
Summer Share
Fall Share
Pickup Location
You can pick up your share at EC Matthews every Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m., at another convenient community pick-up, or opt for home delivery.
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How to Participate? ​
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Claim a CSA voucher: Look for an e-mail from Polly Matthews with details on the workplace CSA voucher program.
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Sign up for a CSA share. Employees who complete the voucher application will be sent a voucher code, which they can apply at signup on the farm's website.
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Questions about how to participate? Contact Polly Matthews, CSA site coordinator at pmatthews@ecmatthews.com.
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Partner Farm
EC Matthews will be partnering with Sustainable Harvest Farm to bring
weekly vegetable shares to employees for the upcoming growing season.
Ford and Amanda Waterstrat own and operate a first-generation family farm that produces a wide variety of USDA certified organic, high quality produce grown in an environmentally sensitive manner. They offer individuals, families and businesses highly customizable, nutritious and delicious farm shares that are easy to pick up and are backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Ford and Amanda have a passion to help people eat better, reduce food waste and improve their overall health and well-being.
Sustainable Harvest Farm strives to provide their customers with peace of mind knowing their produce is grown locally in a manner that enhances our ecosystem yet ensures food safety.
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