Thank you for your interest in Leaf, Petal & Pod s CSA! Brigid & Liza. to accommodate a different pick-up point or time.

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1 2018 CSA We are excited to be offering our Fresh Veggie and Vibrant Prepared Foods Box. We will be offering a weekly food subscription throughout the growing season from April to October. In an effort to offer you a box that s as tailored to your needs as possible, please fill out and return this form by March 1, Box Details Sign-up options: Each season we will be offering a rotation of fresh vegetables and prepared foods. You have the option of signing up for an entire year (3 seasons), one or two seasons (spring, summer, fall), or to be a on the weekly list that allows you to opt-in or opt-out for any given week. Please note that we have limited space for our CSA and will only reserve a few boxes per week for our opt-in opt-out customers. Opt-in slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. You do not have to pay up-front if you sign-up for a full season. Payments can be made weekly upon pick-up or delivery of your box. Payments and costs: Boxes cost $40 each during the spring and fall season and $50 during the summer season. Please see tables below for a list of rotating produce and products for each season. Payments can be made in cash or by check payable to Leaf, Petal and Pod. Payments are expected upon delivery or pick-up of your box. Pickups and deliveries*: We will be assembling boxes two days per week. Please sign-up for Tuesday, Saturday, or state no preference and we will assign a day to you. Opt-in customers will be notified on both box days of available CSA slots. You can pick-up your box at 2010 Avenida de Montoya on your assigned day, between one and two pm. If you would like your box delivered, please check that your drop-off location is within 5 miles of the pick-up address (we will not be able to deliver boxes to out-of town locations)**. Please note that there will be a $10 fee if you are having your box delivered. Deliveries are not available for opt-in customers.

2 * We are offering free deliveries for the first five members to sign-up for a Full Year Box. **If the pick-up time and location does not work for you, please let us know and we may be able to accommodate a different pick-up point or time. Skipping a week: If you have signed up for a Full Year Box, but do not wish to receive your box for any given week, please let us know at least a week in advance and we will give you the option of either opting out for the week or donating your box. Please limit the number of weeks you opt out to one per season (spring, summer, fall) or three total for the year. Customizing your box: Below you will find a list of product descriptions that will be rotated through your CSA box on a weekly basis. The exact combination of items will be different every week. If there are any products that you do not wish to receive, please let us know in the Choose Your Box section of your form and we will fill the missing value with alternative produce or prepared food items. Thank you for your interest in Leaf, Petal & Pod s CSA! Brigid & Liza

3 The Basics NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS (if delivery is desired): Delivery or Pick Up? OPTION 1: Delivery ($10 charge) OPTION 2: Saturday Pick-up Tuesday Pick-up No preference Choose Your Season OPTION 1: Full Year (April-October) FULL Year Box OPTION 2: Please choose one or more: Spring Season (April-June) - $40/week Summer Season (June-August) - $50/week Fall Season (August-October) $40/week OPTION 3: Opt-in weekly subscription

4 Choose Your Box Below are the different items that will be on rotation in your box. Please let us know if there are items you DO NOT want to receive. Spring and Fall Seasons Vegetables Seasonal Rotation of Cooking Greens Seasonal Salad Greens Root and Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal Herbs Prepared Foods Bone broth Vegan treats Kombucha Jun Medicinal mushroom elixir Kimchi Pickled vegetables Surprise items **Please let us know if you would prefer NOT to receive any of the above: Summer Season Vegetables Seasonal Rotation of Cooking Greens Season Mix Salad Greens Root Vegetable Large Fresh Flower Bouquet Fruiting Vegetables (peppers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, squash, beans, etc) Mixed Herbs Prepared Foods Vegan treats Kombucha Jun Medicinal mushroom elixir Kimchi Pickled vegetables Surprise items **Please let us know if you would prefer NOT to receive any of the above:

5 About Our Products Our Mission Leaf, Petal & Pod Farm LLC connects consumers with healthy plants, produce, and garden resources. Using practices that honor the land and our community, we provide wholesale produce and a customized CSA program. Feet in the dirt, heads in the ether, we dream of connecting our communities through roots, flowers, greens, and hard work. Vegetables and Flowers We grow our food using practices that honor the land and our community. We are dedicated to never using chemical pesticides or fertilizers. We grow a variety of greens, roots, herbs, fruiting vegetables and flowers in accordance with its optimal growing season. We harvest produce the same day we deliver so that it is fresh, vibrant, and nutritious. During the summer season we will be offering a large bouquet of beautifully arranged fresh flowers to brighten your home and bring you joy! Fresh vegetables contain many health-giving nutrients and minerals. These nutrients are derived from the soil, which means that the better the soil the more nutritious the vegetable. We strive to continuously improve the soil in which we grow. Like your gut, the soil is an eco-system in and of itself where diversity is the key to health. By adding compost and by brewing and applying compost teas we ensure that our soil is continuously being fed what it needs to breed the diverse micro and macro biology essential for soil health and resilience. Prepared Foods The prepared foods we offer have been chosen for their tastiness and purported health benefits. We use a combination of farm produce, local produce, and organic products in our Prepared Foods. Kimchi: Our kimchi is crunchy, tangy, salty and moderately spicy. It is packed with nutritious ginger and garlic, both of which contain antioxidants as well as many other medicinal properties. Ginger and garlic can be especially helpful during flu and cold season. Kimchi is a probiotic, which improves digestion by increasing the diversity and number of biotic fauna in the gut. Our kimchi does NOT contain fish sauce or any other animal product. Pickles: When available we make our mixed-vegetable pickles with fresh produce from our gardens. Our pickles have a range of flavor, from spicy to

6 sweet to salty and are made with unique combinations of vegetables, spices, and herbs. All of our pickles contain enzymes that help to improve digestion. Many of our pickles are fermented. Fermented pickles are probiotic and help to increase digestive fauna in the gut. Bone Broth: Our bone broths are made with simple ingredients: bones, garlic, onion, salt, and a small amount of vinegar. Broths can be drunk directly, used as a base for soup and sauces, or used to cook grains. We source our bones from local, sustainable farms whenever possible. All our bones come from either grass-fed or organically fed animals. Our broths are slow-cooked for at least 24 hours in order to break down bones and release nutrients. Bone broth is nutrient-dense containing amino acids, collagen, proline, glycince, glutamine, and trace minerals. Bone broths provide minerals such as: calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, silicon, and sulfur in an easy-to-absorb form. Kombucha: Our kombucha is made with organic oolong tea and organic cane sugar. It is flavored with organic fruits, berries, and/or spices. Kombucha is a fermented beverage (with only trace amounts of alcohol). Kombucha contains B vitamins, enzymes and probiotics and acids such as lactic and gluconic. It is said to help detoxify the body, improve the immune system and aid in digestion. Jun: Our Jun is made with raw organic honey and green tea. It is flavored with organic fruits, berries, and/or spices. Jun is a fermented beverage similar to kombucha. It contains all the health benefits of kombucha with the added health benefits of raw honey and green tea. Raw honey is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and contains abundant phytonutrients. Green tea contains catechin (said to improve brain function), L-theanine and amino acids and many other bioactive compounds. Medicinal Mushroom Elixer: Our mushroom elixers are made with a delicious blend of medicinal mushrooms (such as Reishi, Chaga and Lion s Mane), coconut milk, natural sweeteners (such as maple syrup, honey, and coconut sugar), vanilla extract, raw cacao and/or spices. Mushrooms are selected for their purported health benefits. Some of the benefits of these mushrooms include: improved brain function, sleep-cycle regulation, and detoxification. In addition mushrooms contain antioxidants, boost the immune system are anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, and can help balance and improve mood and cognitive abilities. Raw Vegan Treats: Molly's Real Foods incorporates highly nutritious and delicious ingredients made in small batches for optimal freshness and delight. Many products are made with organic sprouted seeds, nuts and coconut. Sweeteners include organic dates, raw honey and maple syrup.

7 Surprise Items: When we are feeling creative or want to try out a new product, we may include extra items in your box. Surprise items may include: sauces, condiments, salad dressings, herbal teas, baked goods, or crafts. As with all our products they will be made with the best ingredients available. With new items we will include an exact list of ingredients to address allergy concerns. ** We expect our customers to take responsibility for their allergies. However, we will gladly provide a detailed list with the exact ingredients of all of our products if there is concern. Just let us know!