Our animals are raised hormone and antibiotic~freeand we practice gentle and humane animal husbandrythat allows them to live a stress free, contented and comfortable life. Raised on certified organic grains, green grass, fresh air and sunshine!

Pasture Raised – Organically Fed Chickens & Turkeys for our members only.Chicken & Turkey will both be $5.00/lb dressed weight. There is a minimum deposit of $10 per chicken and $30 per turkey. Balance will be charged on actual weight of finished bird at pick up time. Average weight for Chicken is 3.5 to 4 lbs. Turkey average weight will be between 18 -25 lbs. dressed. The chickens will be raised in small batches of 50 and we’ll have three batches over the season. The Turkeys will be available in mid Oct. Poultry will be processed at a State Certified Facility. We will have 3 “Poultry Day Pick Ups” over the course of the season – all poultry will be fresh not frozen if you pick up on Poultry Pick Up Day, otherwise we will put in our freezers until you are able to pick up.

We will email you confirmation of your order and also reminders for deposits. Please fill out form and return to Becky along with payment to

Schooner Farms 14890 Otsego Pike Weston, Ohio 43569

Name ____________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________

PRODUCE SHARES

Option 1.

 Pay in full for your 2012 CSA Membership now 

Option 2.

 $75 deposit and pay in three monthly installments beginning in February 2012

Option 3.  

$50 deposit now and pay balance in five monthly installments beginning in February 2012 - final balance due in May 2012. There is an additional $15 charge for this payment option.

EGG SHARE – Must be paid in full 

Poultry Share - Limited number available - open only to our shareholders. See Order Form. 

Every week from June to October, bring home a share of our freshly harvested naturally grown  produce – tender gourmet salad greens, exotic heirloom tomatoes, fragrant herbs, sweet peppers, carrots, beans, broccoli… all grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in a manner that is healthy for you, your family and the land that supports us all. Only a handful of memberships still available.

What is a CSA

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an attempt to address the many problems of modern agriculture by redefining the relationship between the farmer, consumer and the natural biological systems which comprise a farm. A CSA program is a type of “cooperative,” where a consumer financially commits to a full season of produce months in advance of the start of the growing season. Each week from June to October, members receive a variety of freshly harvested crops. Since the nutritional value of produce declines significantly while on supermarket shelves, as a member you will enjoy the freshest, most nutritious produce available – harvested daily for you and your family by the farm staff.

CSA provides the farmer with several practical advantages including the resources to buy seeds and other supplies before the first spring berries ripen in the field and allows the farmer to focus on actually growing crops during the growing season instead of fretting over sales and delivery schedules. The rewards and risks inherent in agriculture are shared by the farm community, which means that in years of environmental or weather constraints, members may receive more of one crop but less of another.

It’s more than just Vegetables!

 A CSA is a concept that offers ways to reconnect with the land in an endless variety of possibilities from helping the local economy, practicing good stewardship of the land, supporting natural farming methods, eating safe food, creating friendships and fostering community. You have the opportunity to become part of a movement that is larger than any of us.  

If you’d like more info on Schooner Farms CSA please visit our website at www.schoonerberries.com there you can see our past newsletters and more detailed info on our CSA program. If you have any questions please call us at 419-261-0908 or email us at info@schoonerberries.com Thanks for your interest in our CSA – we hope you’ll make us part of your season!

Thank You!

Don & Becky Schooner and the Garden Crew at Schooner Farms

Our approach to farming seeks to maintain and improve the productivity of the land by encouraging and enhancing natural biological processes.

The foundation for healthy plants and animals is healthy soil. At Schooner Farms we strive to grow strong, healthy crops by stimulating soil biology, growing cover crops to build soil structure and using innovative methods of pest control. Quite simply, we practice sustainable, non-conventional agriculture.

Schooner Farms builds healthy soils by nourishing the living component of the soil, the microbial inhabitants that release, transform, and transfer nutrients. Soil organic matter contributes to good soil structure and water-holding capacity. We feed soil biota and build soil organic matter with cover crops, compost, and biologically based soil amendments. These produce healthy plants that are better able to resist disease and insect predation.

We practice organic methods and would rather concentrate our efforts on bringing you a quality product than filling out a bunch of paperwork. Our philosophy is to work with mother nature not against her. This philosophy has been the foundation of our natural pond and lake management company since it's beginning in 1996 and it remains at the heart of everything we do.

The produce you buy in the grocery is eye candy; it looks fresh, ripe and attractive. Take a bite out of a tomato in the dead of winter and it's like chewing foam. We all know fresh veggies from the garden taste incredible and are so much better for you and the environment!

Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, is a relationship of mutual support and commitment between farmers and members- as it implies a willingness to share both the bounty from the land and at least some of the risks involved with production. 

In return for an annual membership fee to cover the production costs of the farm, CSA members receive a weekly share of the highest quality chemical free -grown harvest during the local growing season. When members obtain food from local farmers, they are directly supporting small, family farms in their community as well as receiving the freshest available produce.

CSA is a Partnership between the Members and the Farmers
At the core of CSA is the idea that members support their farmer by sharing in the inherent risks of agriculture (poor weather, drought, disease, early frost, crop failure and so on) and rewards (the bounty from a good season!).  Therefore Schooner Farms will act in good faith to provide fresh organically grown  produce for the 20-week season. Part of the CSA experience is getting to know your farm and your farmers.

You become involved in a community of farmers and eaters committed to healthy food and a cleaner environment!

Introduction To Beekeeping Class (2.5 hours)

Saturday January 28^th  9:00am 

(Bad Weather Date February 4^th)

Schooner Farms - 14890 Otsego Pike (Corner of US 6 & ST RT 235)

Weston, Ohio

$35.00/person or $50.00/couple

Schooner Farms is opening our doors to people considering backyard beekeeping as a hobby.  At this class you will learn about what it takes keep bees successfully in your own yard.  During this multi-media presentation you will learn about; the basic equipment you will need to get started and how to use each piece, types of hives, all the various components of the hive,  types of foundation and proper hive placement.  You will also be able to view live bees in our indoor observation hive.  Participants will receive a substantial amount of informational handouts, a discount for additional advanced beekeeping classes to follow and a 12oz jar of our own raw honey from our hives.  Seating is limited so sign up soon so you do not miss out on this fascinating educational opportunity!

To register: please call 419-261-0908 or email us at info@schoonerberries.com

Advanced Part 1 Beekeeping Class

February 4th 1:00 pm (3 hours)

(Bad Weather Date February 11^th)

Schooner Farms - 14890 Otsego Pike (Corner of US 6 & ST RT 235)

Weston, Ohio

$35.00/person or $50.00/couple

 ($5 off for returning attendees)

In our second class we will delve more in depth in the art of beekeeping. In this advanced class you will learn about the honey bee lifecycle , honey bees in the hive, the different types of honey bees available, how to install a package of bees, how to properly work the bees in the hive, how to handle bee stings and identifying hive problems including pests and disease. 

To register: please call 419-261-0908 or email us at info@schoonerberries.com

If you are interested in signing up for the 2012 CSA please do so SOON! We only have a limited amount of spaces left! There is a link to the right that will take you to our form.

Schooner is putting together his Beekeeping Class – stay tuned!!

I have said this before - but the people we have met along the way since we began this journey never ceases to amaze me. Please, take a few minutes and visit the Center’s site - it is a superb resource for tons of foodie stuff! Consider joining their group and help cultivate an understanding of the power of food and how it has shaped our culture and truly is an integral part of the human experience.

Simply click on logo to the right and it will direct you to our form. If you have any questions about our CSA program, please give us a ring at 419-261-0908

Believe it or not, our 2012 CSA membership is almost half way filled! We are only taking 80 members for our 2012 season so if you are interested.... better get to getting!

There is a link to your right that will take you to the membership form. Please read it over carefully and send in soon!

We only have a limited number of egg shares left! Please email us to be sure we have one available before you send in a check.