Empower School & Farms

LXCL:October 2026 to June 2027Volunteer ~1 hour per week

Volunteer Member - 1 Share (2-3 people)

LXCL:October 2026 to June 2027*No Volunteering Necessary

Sustaining Mem - 1 Share (2-3 people)

Volunteer Member-2 Shares (4-6 people)

Sustaining Mem - 2 Shares (4-6 people)

Volunteer Member- 3 Shares (7-10 people)

Sustaining Mem - 3 Shares (7-10 people)

Your weekly subscription to fresh local produce!&nbsp;Community Supported Agriculture&nbsp;(CSA) members purchase a share of the season&rsquo;s harvest, members receive a weekly box of fresh, seasonal produce.&nbsp;The season runs for ~9 months, from October 2026 to June 2027, with weekly offerings that reflect what&rsquo;s growing in the garden. For this season, we hope to welcome around 50 families.Membership OptionsAbout Share Size: One share should be enough produce for a family of 2-3 people. Larger households may add more shares.&nbsp;**Estimated produce value of one share: ~$20/week**<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1 share &mdash; ideal for 2&ndash;3 people&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2 shares &mdash; 4-6 people</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">3 shares &mdash; 7-10 people</li></ul>*We ask for a Minimum 4 month commitment. Members may notify the CSA coordinator by email or text 1 month in advance to cancel or pause membership.Choose Member Type to best fit your family&rsquo;s needs:Volunteering Member - 1 Share (2-3 people):Estimated value: ~$90/month ($20/week)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cost $52 per monthly (~$12/wk)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer for ~1 hour/week of time in the gardens</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sustaining Member - 1 Share (2-3 people):Estimated value: $90/month ($20/wk)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cost $75 per monthly ($17/wk)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No volunteer requirement</li></ul>Volunteering Member - 2 Shares (4-6 people):&nbsp; Estimated value: ~$40/week ($180/month)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cost $104 per monthly ($24/wk)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer for ~1 hour/week of time in the gardens</li></ul>Sustaining Member - 2 Shares&nbsp;(4-6 people):Estimated value: ~$40/week ($180/month)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cost $150 per monthly ($35/wk)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No volunteer requirement</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Volunteering Member - 3 Shares (7-10 people):Estimated value: ~$60/week ($270/month)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cost $156 per monthly ($36/wk)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer for ~1 hour/week of time in the gardens</li></ul>Sustaining Member - 3 Shares&nbsp;(7-10 people):Estimated value: ~$60/week ($270/month)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cost $225 per monthly ($52/wk)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No volunteer requirement</li></ul>Pick‑Up Times &amp; Location<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Thursday mornings: Empower Garden<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Behind Church at Whistling Pines (16311 Whistling Pines Rd, Umatilla, FL 32784)</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Saturday mornings: Victory Garden<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Behind Faith Christian Fellowship (1951 Dora Ave, Tavares, FL 32778)</li></ul></li></ul>Expected Harvest:October - November: Eggplant &bull; Pepper &bull; Tomato &bull; Okra &bull; Cucumbers &bull; Greenbean &bull; Squash &bull; Turnip &bull; Radish &bull; HerbsNovember - May:&nbsp; Lettuce &bull; Carrot &bull; Broccoli &bull; Cauliflower &bull; Cabbage &bull; Brussels sprout &bull; Mixed greens &bull; &nbsp;Bok Choi &bull; Nappa cabbage &bull; Beet &bull; Turnip &bull; Radish &bull; Herbs &bull; ButternutApril - June: &nbsp;Cucumber &bull; Bulb onion &bull; Carrot &bull; Celery &bull; Tomato &bull; Greenbean &bull; Pepper &bull; Eggplant &bull; Squash &bull; Okra &bull; Cantaloupe &bull; Watermelon &bull; Herbs Shared Risk, Shared RewardCSA members share in both the harvest and the challenges of small-scale farming. Weeklyshares reflect what the garden produces. Eggs&nbsp;weekly subscription:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/farm-fresh-eggs-csa" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/farm-fresh-eggs-csa</a>&nbsp;Local Honey (per-order):<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empower-honey" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empower-honey</a> Farmers MarketThis season we will be piloting a market alongside the Saturday morning CSA pickup. Products offered may include: Fresh local Produce, Farm Fresh Eggs, Local Honey, baked goods, essential oil products, plants &amp; starters for home gardening, and more.&nbsp; Extra Produce Available Without CSA MembershipAdditional produce available to non‑members for sale.Unclaimed or remaining produce may be donated to support families in need through:Faith Christian Fellowship &bull; Church at Whistling Pines &bull; Forest Community Fellowship &bull; Lake Cares, etc.Growing a CommunityPotential for CSA community events such as: workshops, potlucks, skill sharing, and hands‑on learning opportunities as we cultivate a community rooted in faith and healthy living. Your participation supports Empower&#39;s mission to equip Christian disciple‑makers and strengthen the community through service, stewardship, and shared abundance.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for Joining the Empower CSA Membership.&nbsp;We are excited to partner with you with you to provide a weekly box of fresh produce from our gardensYour support directly contributes to our mission and helps us make a positive impact. We look forward to partnering with you to provide fresh healthy produce for your family and opportunities to share with your neighbors.&nbsp;<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" style="line-height: 1.8; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Robb ElmattiEmpower School &amp; Farmsrobbelmatti@gmail.com

Your weekly subscription to fresh local produce! Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members purchase a share of the season’s harvest, members receive a weekly box of fresh, seasonal produce. The season runs for ~9 months, from October 2026 to June 2027, with weekly offerings that reflect what’s growing in the garden. For this season, we hope to welcome around 50 families.Membership OptionsAbout Share Size: One share should be enough produce for a family of 2-3 people. Larger households may add more shares. **Estimated produce value of one share: ~$20/week**<ul><li>1 share — ideal for 2–3 people </li><li>2 shares — 4-6 people</li><li>3 shares — 7-10 people</li></ul>*We ask for a Minimum 4 month commitment. Members may notify the CSA coordinator by email or text 1 month in advance to cancel or pause membership.Choose Member Type to best fit your family’s needs:Volunteering Member - 1 Share (2-3 people):Estimated value: ~$90/month ($20/week)<ul><li>Cost $52 per monthly (~$12/wk)</li><li>Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li>Volunteer for ~1 hour/week of time in the gardens</li></ul>         Sustaining Member - 1 Share (2-3 people):Estimated value: $90/month ($20/wk)<ul><li>Cost $75 per monthly ($17/wk)</li><li>Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li>No volunteer requirement</li></ul>Volunteering Member - 2 Shares (4-6 people):  Estimated value: ~$40/week ($180/month)<ul><li>Cost $104 per monthly ($24/wk)</li><li>Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li>Volunteer for ~1 hour/week of time in the gardens</li></ul>Sustaining Member - 2 Shares (4-6 people):Estimated value: ~$40/week ($180/month)<ul><li>Cost $150 per monthly ($35/wk)</li><li>Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li>No volunteer requirement</li></ul>     Volunteering Member - 3 Shares (7-10 people):Estimated value: ~$60/week ($270/month)<ul><li>Cost $156 per monthly ($36/wk)</li><li>Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li>Volunteer for ~1 hour/week of time in the gardens</li></ul>Sustaining Member - 3 Shares (7-10 people):Estimated value: ~$60/week ($270/month)<ul><li>Cost $225 per monthly ($52/wk)</li><li>Minimum 4 month commitment</li><li>No volunteer requirement</li></ul>Pick‑Up Times &amp; Location<ul><li>Thursday mornings: Empower Garden<ul><li>Behind Church at Whistling Pines (16311 Whistling Pines Rd, Umatilla, FL 32784)</li></ul></li><li>Saturday mornings: Victory Garden<ul><li>Behind Faith Christian Fellowship (1951 Dora Ave, Tavares, FL 32778)</li></ul></li></ul>Expected Harvest:October - November: Eggplant • Pepper • Tomato • Okra • Cucumbers • Greenbean • Squash • Turnip • Radish • HerbsNovember - May:  Lettuce • Carrot • Broccoli • Cauliflower • Cabbage • Brussels sprout • Mixed greens •  Bok Choi • Nappa cabbage • Beet • Turnip • Radish • Herbs • ButternutApril - June:  Cucumber • Bulb onion • Carrot • Celery • Tomato • Greenbean • Pepper • Eggplant • Squash • Okra • Cantaloupe • Watermelon • Herbs Shared Risk, Shared RewardCSA members share in both the harvest and the challenges of small-scale farming. Weeklyshares reflect what the garden produces. Eggs weekly subscription:<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/farm-fresh-eggs-csa" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/farm-fresh-eggs-csa</a> Local Honey (per-order):<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empower-honey" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empower-honey</a> Farmers MarketThis season we will be piloting a market alongside the Saturday morning CSA pickup. Products offered may include: Fresh local Produce, Farm Fresh Eggs, Local Honey, baked goods, essential oil products, plants &amp; starters for home gardening, and more.  Extra Produce Available Without CSA MembershipAdditional produce available to non‑members for sale.Unclaimed or remaining produce may be donated to support families in need through:Faith Christian Fellowship • Church at Whistling Pines • Forest Community Fellowship • Lake Cares, etc.Growing a CommunityPotential for CSA community events such as: workshops, potlucks, skill sharing, and hands‑on learning opportunities as we cultivate a community rooted in faith and healthy living. Your participation supports Empower's mission to equip Christian disciple‑makers and strengthen the community through service, stewardship, and shared abundance.

Empower School & Farms

Empower CSA - Fall & Spring 2026/2027

Volunteer Member - 1 Share (2-3 people)

$52

Sustaining Mem - 1 Share (2-3 people)

$75

Volunteer Member-2 Shares (4-6 people)

$104

Sustaining Mem - 2 Shares (4-6 people)

$150

Volunteer Member- 3 Shares (7-10 people)

$156

Sustaining Mem - 3 Shares (7-10 people)

$225

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