(This article was originally published on https://wordenfarmtotable.com/)
Dear Worden Farm Supporters,
We have an abundance of USDA-certified organic vegetables in our fields right now, ready to harvest for you. Our Spring crops are growing well, and we anticipate many harvests ahead.
It is unclear when the farmers market will be open. This is a major unexpected upset for the farm. We apologize for any inconvenience as we strive to provide quality products and services to our community in Southwest Florida.
We are trying to do our best in this situation and appreciate your support. We are modifying our regular distribution in order to continue to offer our organic vegetables and promote local food security with flexibility and convenience.
Here are the options for how you can get your Worden Farm vegetables at this time:
Organic Veggie Boxes:
Available on Wednesdays at delivery sites throughout Southwest Florida, from Naples through Fort Myers, and up through Sarasota and St. Petersburg.
Limited trial memberships are available. Sign up here for the Spring Special Organic Veggie Boxes.
Organic Farm Stand:
Wednesdays in Punta Gorda, Florida at Worden Farm, 34900 Bermont Road.
The crowd size will be limited, the hours will be extended, and the selling area will be expanded to ensure ample space and time for social distancing.
Hours will be from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. through April 15.
We are following the best practices of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for protecting the health and wellbeing of our community.
Limited trial memberships are available. Sign up here for the Organic Farm Stand.
Adjustments and announcements will be made to continue to serve you well as conditions change. We may extend the offerings further at a limited number of locations.
For Current Worden Farm Members
Farmers market credit members from Sarasota and Saint Petersburg:
You can shop at our organic farm stand in Punta Gorda and/or apply your credits toward organic veggie box deliveries for the remainder of the season through April 15.
To come to the farm stand, simply show up and your name and credit balance will be on the membership roster there.
To apply credits to the organic veggie box deliveries, please email office@wordenfarm.com with your preferred delivery site from the list on this page and we will reply to sign you up.
Organic Farm Stand Members in Punta Gorda:You can shop as usual at our organic farm stand in Punta Gorda and/or apply your credits toward organic veggie box deliveries for the remainder of the season through April 15. Note that the new hours will be from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.
To apply some or all of your farm stand credit to the organic veggie box deliveries, please email the farm at office@wordenfarm.com with your preferred delivery site from the list on this page and we will reply to sign you up.
Organic Veggie Box Members at All Sites:
Your organic veggie boxes will be delivered as planned through April 15. You will be informed by email if any site changes are required.
Starting this Wednesday, March 18, 2020: The Lakewood Ranch organic veggie box delivery site will be at D’Lites Shoppe 3:00-6:00 p.m. at 8209 Natures Way #107, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202