 |
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
MACSAC Farm Programs
Become a MACSAC endorsed farm!
All MACSAC-endorsed farms have been through a peer-reviewed application and interview process to ensure their ability to provide quality organic foods and customer service. MACSAC farms each follow the CSA model in offering farmstead foods including vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, jams, or other goods to farm members.
Each Fall MACSAC accepts applications from Farms interested in being formally endorsed by MACSAC for the following growing season. Farmers must submit a full application and have an interview conducted by currently endorsed MACSAC farmers. Farms accepted into the coalition may participate in the annual CSA Open House, receive promotion through the MACSAC website and Sustainable Times farm list, offer Health Insurance Reimbursements to their farm members, and benefit from the support and resources of MACSAC growers, programs and staff throughout the year.
Applications are due by November 15. Electronic applications are encouraged and can be emailed to [email protected]. All supplemental attachments can be mailed to 303 S. Paterson St. #1B, Madison, WI 53703.
- Information letter for new growers: PDF
- 2011 New Grower Application: PDF or Word Document
Links to other information about the process and benefits of joining the MACSAC farm coalition can be found to the right.
MACSAC’s Broad Farmer Network
MACSAC's network of endorsed farms provides a vast resource to both new and experienced growers. MACSAC facilitates grower gatherings and grower mentorships to share the collective knowledge of the coalition and the experience of organic farming within the CSA model. Many resources of MACSAC are available to growers not formally endorsed by the coalition. For more information about participating in open events and getting in the loop with MACSAC and other direct market farms please send your contact information to [email protected].MACSAC Mentorship Program
MACSAC mentorship sessions are small group, topic-specific workshops taught by experts in their field. Mentorship sessions are offered first to formally endorsed farms and farms that have applied and received deferral for the season. Non-MACSAC farms are encouraged to get on the waitlist for mentorship sessions. We’ll be happy to include you if space is available!MACSAC Grower Gatherings
These informal information exchanges are free and open to the public. Join MACSAC growers and other direct market producers to swap ideas, share information and tips and learn from other’s mistakes and successes. MACSAC strives to host three winter Grower Gatherings on topics ranging from irrigation to appropriate technology to farm tax and liability issues.