Why did Canticle Farm start participating in the Farmers Market and start having a Farm Stand?
Canticle Farm started as a CSA. The main focus of the farm continues to be the CSA. The CSA is the top priority of the farm. If there are extra vegetables after the CSA shares are accounted for, those vegetables are sold at the Farmers’ Market in Olean, NY and the Farm Stand in Allegany, NY. This gives shareholders an opportunity to buy additional quantities of certain items. It also gives the general public a chance to purchase and taste Canticle Farm’s product. Some of our shareholders first purchased our vegetables at the Farmers’ Market and then decided to join as shareholders. Do I have to be a CSA shareholder to purchase items from the Farm Stand or Farmers’ Market? No, anyone can purchase from the Farm Stand in Allegany, NY or the Farmers’ Market in Olean, NY. This is open to the general public. Only the CSA distribution is limited to shareholders. Why don’t I see the word “organic” on your site? We are Certified Naturally Grown (CNG). Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) is a non-pr
