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    1. Live Online Meetings (Organic Acres Live Meetings)
    2. Organic Acres (The Future of Gardening)
    3. Pioneers
    4. The Gardens
    5. Farmers Market (Fresh Organic Produce)
    6. Marketing (How to spread the word about Organic Acres.)
    7. The General Store (your source for organic and natural products.)

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Live Online Meetings

Organic Acres Live Meetings

Why can't I hear in your online meetings?

Live Meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm Pacific Time - 7pm Eastern.

AND

Every other Saturday at 1pm PST - 4pm EST --

Please be sure to check your Live Meeting Calendar link, located on the left hand side of your homepage for specific times, as they may change.

 Just a quick notification on the Live Meetings:


There has been a problem with Microsoft's Live Meeting, so Jerry Howard has been trying a few different ones to find what works the best.

So please, at the times listed for the weekly live meetings, just log in to your backoffice homepage and either click the "Live Calendar Meeting" link on the left hand side of your homepage and click the link for the days date or at the top of your Homepage when the meeting is live, there will be a link that you can click on that says "Live Meeting in Progress" click on that and you can enter that way as well.. Jerry also has a phone number for you to call in listed on the Live Meeting in Progress link if you have trouble getting in through the calendar link.

 

MICROSOFT LIVE MEETING ON HOLD FOR NOW..please read above


If you haven't downloaded the 2007 Microsoft Live Meeting Client, you will need to do so before entering the meeting to have audio capabilities, otherwise, you will not be able to hear..

Here is the link, just scroll down, accept terms and install client..

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA101733831033.aspx

To attend any meeting simply click the Live Meeting Calendar link in your back office, then click on the meeting you wish to attend and finally click on the button that says click here to attend. Link will be live 5 minutes before meeting time.

There is also a call in number should you encounter any problems downloading the above client. Phone Number: is 1-(218)-936-4700 Access Code: 988555

Please Note:  Microsoft's Live Meeting Client is very limited with Macintosh and Solaris operating systems - you can attend the meetings and be able to view the presentation, but regretfully, you will not be able to hear unless you phone in.

For Mac users..please refer to this link for additional info:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=119

Rick Price

How do I communicate with the Host in the live meetings?

You will click on "ALL ATTENDEES" in the upper left of your meeting screen.

Scroll down till you find Jerry Howard (He's Our Host).

Right click on his name and there will be a drop down menu, click on "Chat", that will bring up a chat window, type your question in and hit send, Jerry will see your name and question.

If you need to ask someone else in the meeting a question, you would do the same as above, only with their name instead.
Rick Price

How do I attend your meetings if I am using a Mac?

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE MICROSOFT'S LIVE MEETING IS OUT OF COMMISSION..PLEASE REFER TO LINK BELOW FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=75



We're sorry that the Microsoft Live Meeting Client is not fully featured for Macintosh and Solaris operating systems.

You can download the Microsoft Live Meeting Client and view the presentations i'm told in Firefox's browser, but you will have no audio unless you phone in.

Here is the phone in number.

Phone: 1 - (218) -936-4700 -- Access Code: 988555

Here is the link to download Firefox ..scroll down a bit and you'll find where to download for a Mac OS.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/products/download.html

We have Live Online Meetings every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 PM (PST) - 7PM (EST) and every other Saturday at 1 PM PST ( Pacific Time ) - 4 PM EST ( Eastern Time )

Please be sure to check your Live Meeting Calendar link, located on the left hand side of your homepage for specific times, as they may change.

Please stop in to have any questions answered you may have..

Here is the link for the 2007 Microsoft Live Meeting Client, just scroll down, accept terms and install client..

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA101733831033.aspx
Naomi McCreary

Organic Acres

The Future of Gardening

Can International members be a part of Organic Acres?

Unfortunately shipping produce outside the U.S. is not permissible but you certainly can participate in Organic Acres.

While you have the option of leasing a Full or Half Garden, anything you would grow in your garden would need to be sold to the community members through the Farmers Market here in the U.S.

This will be available during the summer months. You would also have the option to donate to our local food banks..

Please keep in mind you would be selling your produce along with many others in the farmers market, so it's hard to say just how much you could make should you decide on leasing a garden, but it's an option open to you.

You could join one of the 3 General Store memberships available, but at this time, it looks as if we may have a problem shipping these items internationally due to customs regulations.

At present your best options would be to join as a Free or Basic member.

Here is a link that explains the Free membership, as well as what you would be entitled to as a Basic member:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=85

You can earn commissions on anyone you'd bring into your community by giving them your Organic Acres link up to 5 levels deep as a Basic member & up, 1 level as a Free member.

Here are your Garden/Membership options:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=79

Here's how to tell others about Organic Acres..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=77
Rick Price

Is this membership available if I live in Canada?

We are actively working to get Gardens up and going in Canada..I can't give you a timeline, but it's in the works.

Unfortunately produce can not be shipped across the border from the U.S.
Rick Price

Why am I not getting your emails?

Please be sure to whitelist admin@myorganicacres.com in your email provider and please check your spam folder.

More specific instructions can be found on your Organic Acres back office home page.
Rick Price

Do I pay shipping and how much will it cost?


Yes, the member will pay for shipping.

Shipping costs are based on weight and location, so we can not give you an exact price, but a close approximation.

You will have these methods of shipping:

Overnight
2nd day air
Regular ground - General Store products

We will be using FedEx and UPS.

As of this time, we are looking at a 25% discount with FedEx and perhaps a bit better with UPS through our system. Exact prices will be in place once we have the produce selections up for you to plant in your garden, which will be in mid February sometime.

You will be able to set up your own shipping schedule for your garden produce.

We now have a dedicated rail line shipment method available to our East Coast members..

Here is the link to give you information on the rail line service..

http://railexusa.com/

Train Departing and arrival times..

http://railexusa.com/4trains.php

The train will deliver your shipment to it's distribution point and from there it will be delivered to FedEx where they will deliver to your door step. 

To give you an estimated cost for a 40lb - 60lb box, The railex cost would be $15 to the East Coast and the FedEx cost around $12- $25 for a total of $27 to $40 dollars. The FedEx portion cost would be a bit more the further away you live from the distribution site, which is in Albany, N.Y.

For Mid Atlantic States -- West and South of Minnesota and Arkansas..We will be shipping your produce by what is called Reefer Trucks -- (these are refrigerated units).

Your base cost will be $10 in the West - $12 for the Midwest to ship using these trucks, then a $12 - $25 FedEx charge, depending on actual weight to be delivered to your door.  These prices are based on a 40lb - 60lb box.

Delivery is usually the next day (up to 150 miles) depending on how far you are from the hub.

You can also choose to offset the cost of some of your shipping as well,  by selling some of your produce in the Farmer's Market if you'd like, or give to our local food banks.
Rick Price

What are the Membership and Garden Lease Costs?

Your 240 Square Foot Garden

Includes ALL Memberships..

$599.95 for one year’s transferable lease agreement..
Only $299.95 for first 1,000 new garden leases -
$300 rebate for the first 1,000 new garden orders ...

Actual First Year Lease cost = $0

Monthly Maintenance fee $99.95 a month for 12 months--

or Spend $100 monthly in the the General Store on products you would normally buy------and your Monthly Maintenance Fee is FREE! - General Store Membership is FREE!

Your 120 Square Foot Garden

Includes ALL Memberships..

$349.95 for one year’s transferable lease agreement..
Only $199.95 for first 2,000 new garden leases
$200 rebate for the first 1,000 new garden orders ...

Actual First Year Lease cost = $0

Monthly Maintenance fee $59.95 a month for 12 months----

or Spend $60 monthly in the General Store on products you would normally buy------and your Monthly Maintenance Fee is FREE! - General Store Membership is FREE!

Your Basic Membership

$14.95 Monthly..

Includes; Access to our Farmers Market where you can purchase great organic products direct from our gardeners at fantastic prices because we eliminate the middle man (AKA supermarkets)!

Also Access to our Online Organic Community and our Live Meetings so you can talk and share recipes, products and ideas with others in the organic community!

Also Access to our powerful Affiliate Program with its 5 level payouts!

General Store Membership

$49.95 start up..

Includes all that your Basic Membership includes..

Plus your General Store Membership gives you access to our General Store with discounts on hundreds of great products!

$49.95 monthly- month to month..
$40 will be placed on your General Store cash account every month you pay your membership fee!

This makes your General Store Membership only $9.95 monthly!

6 Month General Store Membership

$49.95 start up..

$40 will be placed on your General Store cash account at start up!

$39.95 monthly- 6 month agreement...!
$35 will be placed on your General Store cash account every month.

This makes your 6 Month General Store Membership Only $4.95 monthly!

12 Month General Store Membership

$49.95 start up..

$40 will be placed on your General Store cash account at start up!

$29.95 monthly- 12 month agreement...!
$27 will be placed on your General Store cash account monthly!

This makes your 12 Month General Store Membership Only $2.95 monthly!

Your 15 Square Foot Herb Garden Membership

$149.95 for one year’s transferable lease agreement
Only $99.95 for the first 1,000 new herb garden leases
$150 rebate for the first 1,000 new garden orders
Actual First Year Lease cost = $0

Monthly Maintenance fee
$49.95 a month for 12 months----or
Spend $50 monthly in the the General Store on products you would
normally buy------and your Monthly Maintenance Fee is FREE!
General Store Membership is FREE!

Your Full+ Herb Garden

Only $399.95 for one year’s transferable lease agreement
$400 rebate that can be used against the lease cost of next year’s Garden.
Actual First Year Lease cost = $0

Monthly Maintenance fee
$139.95 a month for 12 months----or
Spend $140 monthly in the the General Store on products you would
normally buy------and your Monthly Maintenance Fee is FREE!
General Store Membership is FREE!

Your Half + Herb Garden

Only $299.95 for one year’s transferable lease agreement
$300 rebate that can be used against the lease cost of next year’s Garden.
Actual First Year Lease cost = $0

Monthly Maintenance fee
$99.95 a month for 12 months----or
Spend $100 monthly in the the General Store on products you would
normally buy------and your Monthly Maintenance Fee is FREE!
General Store Membership is FREE!

You can find the garden plot sizes listed below:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=111
Rick Price

Is A Free Membership Available?

Absolutely.. 

The default is set up that when anyone joins, you are automatically a FREE member until you choose to upgrade.

Free members will earn 2.5% commissions on everything their downline purchases such as their Monthly Garden Maintenance Fees, Monthly General Store Dues, Basic Membership Dues and on any Upgrades for 1 level deep.





Rick Price

If I committed to a full garden and couldn't continue with the monthly maintenance fee, can I cancel that?

Terms

1. All Garden Memberships are 12 months in length.

2. All lease agreements are fully transferable. You can elect to sell it yourself or have the company sell it for you.

3. The new lessee must sign a new sub lease for the remainder of the lease and assume all future monthly maintenance fees.

4. Any lessee that fails to complete the agreement or sub lease the Garden will be assessed a fine of no more than the total of the remaining payments left on the lease and will forfeit all produce growing in the garden. This charge will be assessed against any General Store credits they may still have available and then against their credit card on file if they don't have enough credits to cover the total.

5. All six month or twelve month memberships may be discontinued at any time however the member will be charged the Basic membership price of $14.95 per month for every month they remained in the membership.

This charge will be assessed against any General Store credits they may still have available and then against their credit card on file if they don't have enough credits to cover the total.
Rick Price

What Payment methods are available for our memberships?

You may pay by:

Check,
Ach
Paypal
Visa
Mastercard and Discover.
Rick Price

I'm having trouble viewing the movies in my back office, why?

Please make sure you have the latest abode flash player installed, as these are flash videos. You can get the latest flash player update here at:

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ 

To find what version you have and any trouble shooting, please check here:

http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/155/tn_15507.html
Rick Price

How many acres are on your farm?

We have 30 acres which will hold 4000 full gardens and 10 acres set aside for the guaranteed gardens.
Rick Price

Are you going to have gardens in other states?

We are actively in touch with other organic farms in other states and as we progress with this one, we hope to franchise with other farms. Once this happens, you will have the choice to transfer your garden, should it be closer to you.
Rick Price

When will planting start?

Typically the growing season will start towards the end of April, first part of May.

There will be some crops available year round, such as herbs that can be grown in the greenhouses with the addition of the herb garden lease choices.  For more information please click the link below for costs..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=79

The growing season is here, as of June 29th the gardens have not been planted due to inclement weather (record setting rainfall), however please refer to the link below for progress video's and instructions for ordering your crops.

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=149

UPDATE:

AS of July 7th the gardens are now being planted in the ground.. Finally got a break from the rain!

If you can attend any of our live meetings, we are given the most up to date information there.

To attend any of our live meetings..please refer to the link below..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=75

For more information on the gardens..here is a link to additional faq's

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&category=26
Rick Price

WE HAVE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!

We officially went live on December 10th, 2009..

PIONEER POSITIONS ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED..

If you are interested in securing a Pioneer position, please call:

1-877-518-5980 and ask for Jerry Howard..He will return your call asap..

 We have extended the deadline for securing your Pioneer Positions till July 31st, 2010

Please Note: While we have extended the deadline, it's on a first come, first serve basis. There is No Guarantee that pioneer positions will last through the deadline, so if the pioneer aspect of the program is something you'd be interested in, the earlier you upgrade, the better your chances will be of securing yours.

If we oversell the Pioneer positions and you do not receive yours, you will still receive the half price leasing fee ( for a brief time ) or you will have 30 days to choose another package.

For information on what the Pioneer program is..please check below..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&category=28

For further information, please try to attend one of 3 live meetings held weekly...All current updates are given there..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=75
Naomi McCreary

Video Diary Of The Farm & Gardens

The first Video gives you a tour of the Farm.  The Office, Greenhouses, eventual Local General Store, the Bed and Breakfast house, etc.  This video was taken at the beginning of February, so quite a bit has changed since then.

http://myorganicacres.com/thefarm/

The video's below are to give you an update of how the vegetables and herbs are progressing for later planting in your gardens.  They are in chronological order from the earliest to the latest..
These video's are explained in detail in the live meetings if you'd like to drop in and get the latest info on what is happening with OA and your gardens.

These video's can also be accessed from your backoffice area..click on the MOA Movie Theater link on the left hand side of your Home Page to view.

https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_4-14/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_4-19/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_4-26/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-13/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-15/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-19/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-21/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-26/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-4/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-14/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-18/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-23/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-25/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-30/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-07/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-09/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-11/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-12/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-14/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-21/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-28/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-30/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_8-02/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_8-04/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_8-13/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_8-20/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_8-27/



For more information on how to order your garden crops.. Please login to your backoffice and at the top of the page there will be a link entitled:

Click here to Order produce for your garden today!

On that page is a list of what is available to plant in your garden.

Jerry suggested around 40 plants for a Full Garden, 20 for a Half Garden, again this is just a general estimation, as it will depend on what you want planted.

Perhaps this link will give you a ballpark idea of what can be planted in a plot comparable to the 240 sq. foot. Hers is a 260 sq. foot area..so, for a half garden, you would half that approximately.

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=120

Garden Plot sizes can be found in the link below..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=111

If you can attend any of our live meetings, we are given the most up to date information there..as well as details on how you can use a program to plan your garden.

To attend the meetings, please click the link below..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=75
Naomi McCreary

Pioneers

Are you always a Pioneer if you pay your maintenance fees for that first full year, then decide to downgrade the next?

Yes, once you meet that first year commitment, you will always be a Pioneer as long as you remain at least a Basic Member.

Should you downgrade to a Free Member, you will lose your Pioneer Position..
Rick Price

How does the Pioneer Program work?

As we kick off what may prove to be the Farms of the Future, we are going to allow the pioneers that start with us to share in the future profits. We are providing 12% of all future profits in the company to those first signers.

Here is how it works:

1. The first 1,000 members that start a full garden will equally and annually split 4% of all company profits.

2.The first 2,000 members that start a half garden will equally and annually split 4% of all company profits.

3.  The first 1,000 members that start an herb garden will equally and annually split 2% of all company profits!

4. The first 2,000 1 year members will equally and annually split 2% of all company profits.

You must meet the 12 month requirement for all leases/memberships to become a Pioneer..if you decide to drop out before your 1 year commitment, you will lose your Pioneer position.

Company profits will be paid at years end.

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As of July 1st..there are Pioneer Positions still available..for more information please refer to the link below:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=125
Rick Price

How do the Pioneer Rebates work for our gardens?

For the Full-Garden:

Your full garden price is $299.95. We give you a rebate for $300. That rebate is worth $300 when one of three things happen

1. When you sub-lease your garden to someone.

You can keep the rebate for yourself for next year or use it for a bargaining chip to get a higher price when you give it to the sub leaser.

2. If you decide to let us sub lease your garden and we do you will receive a cash rebate of $300 once the sub lease is completed.

3. Or after you have finished your Garden year you decide to re-lease a garden next year you will receive $300 off the full garden price which all new garden owners will pay $599.95 making your price only $299.95.

We say you get the lease for free because assuming you use the rebate in one of the above ways you will get $300 in cash or discounts.


For the Half-Garden:

Your half garden price is $199.95. We give you a rebate for $200. That rebate is worth $200 when one of three things happen

1. When you sub-lease your garden to someone.

You can keep the rebate for yourself for next year or use it for a bargaining chip to get a higher price when you give it to the sub leaser.

2. If you decide to let us sub lease your garden and we do you will receive a cash rebate of $200 once the sub lease is completed.

3. Or after you have finished your Garden year you decide to re-lease a garden next year you will receive $200 off the full garden price which all new garden owners will pay $349.95 making your price only $149.95 or you can upgrade to a full garden using your $200 rebate and while new garden members will pay $599.95 for their new garden you will only pay $399.95.

We say you get the lease for free because assuming you use the rebate in one of the above ways you will get $200 in cash or discounts.

For the Herb-Garden:

Your herb garden price is $149.95. We give you a rebate for $150. That rebate is worth $150 when one of three things happen

1. When you sub-lease your garden to someone.

You can keep the rebate for yourself for next year or use it for a bargaining chip to get a higher price when you give it to the sub leaser.

2. If you decide to let us sub lease your garden and we do you will receive a cash rebate of $150 once the sub lease is completed.

3. Or after you have finished your Garden year you decide to re-lease a garden next year you will receive $150 off the full herb garden price.

We say you get the lease for free because assuming you use the rebate in one of the above ways you will get $150 in cash or discounts.

The lease is transferable with the express permission from Organic acres. If you choose to lease the Gardens to someone else you must first inform Organic Acres.

The person that sub leases them must be responsible for the monthly maintenance fee and have a payment method on file with us to cover the automatic monthly maintenance payments.
Naomi McCreary

How many pioneer positions are still available? Thanks, Kevin

Hi Kevin,

As of June 1st..there are Pioneer Positions still available, as for the exact number, i'm not sure..for additional information please refer to the link below:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=125

That link is kept updated and i'll let everyone know when Pioneer Positions have been filled and or closed.

Kind Regards,
Naomi - OA Support
Naomi McCreary

The Gardens

Where is the Farm located?

The farm is located 10 to 15 miles South of Portland, Oregon.

Here is the address:

17838 Monnier Rd.
Hubbard, Oregon 97032

We are actively in touch with other organic farms from other states and as we progress with this one, we hope to franchise U.S wide. Once this happens, you would have the choice to transfer your garden, should it be closer to you.

To view video's of the farm and gardens..click below..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=149
Rick Price

How often can I order from my garden?

As often as you would like once what you've had planted is approaching harvest time. You will be able to set up your own shipping schedule as well.

Updates will be available to you on how everything is progressing from your backoffice area, whenever anything is approaching a harvestable time for shipping, you will be notified well in advance.

If you can attend any of our 3 weekly live meetings, we are given the most up to date information there on what exactly is changing or has changed.

To attend the meetings, please click the link below..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=75
Rick Price

Will you be using any genetically altered seeds, any irradiation methods or GMO food products?

NO, everything will be strictly organic and natural..
Rick Price

Are there Full Gardens left?

In the event that all of the Full Gardens have been filled, we are opening up 2 Half Gardens for those who are interested until that 2,000 quota has been filled.

Once those are filled, members will be placed on a waiting list, and should anyone decide that they can't continue, spots will open up for Full and Half Gardens.
Rick Price

How long does it take for your first crop to harvest?


Your harvest will depend on what you planted, if you want lettuce, it will be harvestable before say tomatoes. If you want watermelons, it would take the whole summer before harvest. Different vegetables ripen at different times.

Whenever something is ready in your garden, you will be kept appraised in your community garden back office when it can be picked, shipped and or sold.
Rick Price

When will planting start?

Typically the growing season will start towards the end of April, first part of May.

There will be some crops available year round, such as herbs that can be grown in the greenhouses with the addition of the herb garden lease choices.  For more information please click the link below for costs..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=79

The growing season is here, as of June 29th the gardens have not been planted due to inclement weather (record setting rainfall), however please refer to the link below for progress video's and instructions for ordering your crops.

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=149

UPDATE:

AS of July 7th the gardens are now being planted in the ground.. Finally got a break from the rain!

If you can attend any of our live meetings, we are given the most up to date information there.

To attend any of our live meetings..please refer to the link below..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=75

For more information on the gardens..here is a link to additional faq's

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&category=26
Rick Price

Can we plant something else in our garden, once something has been harvested?

That is dependent on what you want planted and how far into the growing season it is, however, it's possible to re-plant another crop if there's enough time for it to reach maturity before the end of the growing season.
Rick Price

What sizes are the Garden Plots?

Full Garden:

20' by 12' ---- 240 sq. feet

Half Garden:

10' by 12' ---- 120 sq. feet

Herb Garden:

5' by 3' ----- 15 sq. feet
Rick Price

What kind of yield could I possibly expect from a Full Garden?

While it will depend on what you have planted in your garden in regards to yield..Perhaps this blog will give you a general idea of what you may expect to harvest from a similar size plot to the Full Garden option.

http://carletongarden.blogspot.com/2007/09/garden-yield-so-far.html
Naomi McCreary

Video Diary Of The Farm & Gardens

The first Video gives you a tour of the Farm.  The Office, Greenhouses, eventual Local General Store, the Bed and Breakfast house, etc.  This video was taken at the beginning of February, so quite a bit has changed since then.

http://myorganicacres.com/thefarm/

The video's below are to give you an update of how the vegetables and herbs are progressing for later planting in your gardens.  They are in chronological order from the earliest to the latest..
These video's are explained in detail in the live meetings if you'd like to drop in and get the latest info on what is happening with OA and your gardens.

These video's can also be accessed from your backoffice area..click on the MOA Movie Theater link on the left hand side of your Home Page to view.

https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_4-14/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_4-19/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_4-26/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-13/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-15/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-19/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-21/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_5-26/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-4/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-14/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-18/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_6-23/
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https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-07/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-09/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-11/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-12/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-14/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-21/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-28/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_7-30/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_8-02/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_8-04/
https://myorganicacres.com/movies/OA_8-13/
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For more information on how to order your garden crops.. Please login to your backoffice and at the top of the page there will be a link entitled:

Click here to Order produce for your garden today!

On that page is a list of what is available to plant in your garden.

Jerry suggested around 40 plants for a Full Garden, 20 for a Half Garden, again this is just a general estimation, as it will depend on what you want planted.

Perhaps this link will give you a ballpark idea of what can be planted in a plot comparable to the 240 sq. foot. Hers is a 260 sq. foot area..so, for a half garden, you would half that approximately.

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=120

Garden Plot sizes can be found in the link below..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=111

If you can attend any of our live meetings, we are given the most up to date information there..as well as details on how you can use a program to plan your garden.

To attend the meetings, please click the link below..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=75
Naomi McCreary

Organic Acres Garden Lease Agreement


1. Leased Premises; Term of Lease; etc;

1.1 Leased Premises. Landlord leases to Gardener from Landlord, the Garden (full or half) located at: Oregon USA.

1.2 Original Term. This Lease shall commence immediately and, unless sooner terminated pursuant to law or pursuant to any of the terms hereof, shall expire one year from the first monthly maintenance fee payment.

1.3 Renewal Term. Gardener shall have the right, exercisable as hereinafter provided, to extend the term of this Lease for one successive period of one year upon the same covenants, terms and conditions as those provided in the Lease for the Lease Term. If Gardener desires to preserve the right to extend the Lease Term for a Renewal Term, Gardener shall give Landlord a notice no later than 30 days before the end of the Lease Term.

1.4 Use of Premises. Gardener shall use the Premises as a vegetable garden only, and for no other purpose. The Premises shall not be used to carry on any type of business or trade, unless Gardener has received the prior written consent of the Landlord. Gardener will comply with all laws, rules, ordinances, statutes and orders regarding the use of the Premises.

1.5 Inspection of Premises. Gardener or Gardener's agent has the right to inspect the Premises, the fixtures, the grounds, building and improvements and acknowledges that the Premises are in good and acceptable condition for gardening.

2. Monthly Maintenance Payments;

2.1 Monthly Maintenance fees. Gardener shall pay to Landlord during the Lease Term as Monthly Maintenance fees, for the Garden the amount as stated upon purchasing the garden site each month in advance on the prescribed day of each month.

2.2 Manner of Payment. The Monthly Maintenance, and all other sums payable by Gardener to Landlord under this Lease, shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America and shall be paid to Landlord and Landlord's website address, or at any other address designated by Landlord.

2.3 Late Fees. If any amounts due under the Lease are more than 30 days late, Gardener agrees to pay a late fee of $10.

2.4 Insufficient Funds. Gardener agrees to pay the charge of $25 for each check provided by Gardener to Landlord that is returned to Landlord for lack of sufficient funds.

3. Lease Deposit;

3.1 Lease Deposit. On execution of this Lease, Gardener shall deposit with Landlord a lease deposit equal to the lease cost signified on the website at the time of upgrade as security for the performance of Gardener's obligations under this Lease. Landlord may (but shall have no obligation to) use the Deposit or any part thereof to cure any breach or default of Gardener under this Lease, or to compensate Landlord for any damage as it incurs as a result of Gardener's failure to perform any of Gardener's obligations hereunder. Landlord is not limited to the Deposit to recoup damage costs, and Gardener remains liable for any balance. Gardener shall not apply or deduct any portion of the Deposit from any month's Monthly Maintenance fees, including the last month of the Monthly Maintenance fees. Gardener shall not use or apply the Deposit in lieu of payment of Monthly Maintenance fees. If Gardener breaches any terms or conditions of this Lease, Gardener shall forfeit the Lease Deposit, as permitted by law.

4. Default;

1 Event of Default. If Gardener defaults in fulfilling any of the covenants of this Lease, Gardener shall be in default of this Lease. Then, in any one or more of such events, subject to any statute, ordinance or law to the contrary, and upon Landlord serving a written thirty (30) days e mail notice upon Gardener specifying the nature of said default and upon the expiration of said thirty (30) days, if Gardener does not cure a default of which he has been notified, or if the default cannot be completely cured or remedied in thirty (30) days, Landlord may at Landlord's option: (i) cure such default and add the cost of such cure to Gardener's financial obligations under the Lease; or (ii) declare Gardener in default and terminate the Lease.

4.2 Physical Remedies. If the notice provided for in Section 4.1 has been given, and the term shall expire as noted, or if Gardener shall make default in the payment of Monthly Maintenance fees then Landlord may without notice, as permitted by law, re-lease the Garden or otherwise, dispossess Gardener by summary proceedings or otherwise. Gardener hereby waives the service of notice of intention to re-lease or institute legal proceedings to that end.

4.3 Financial Remedies. In the event of any default, re-lease, expiration and/or dispossession by summary proceedings or otherwise, (i) the Monthly Maintenance fees, shall become due thereupon and be paid up to the time of such re-lease, dispossession or expiration, together with such expenses Landlord may incur for legal expenses, attorneys' fees, brokerage, and/or putting the Garden in good order; (ii) Landlord may re-let the Garden or any part or parts thereof; and/or (iii) Gardener shall also pay Landlord liquidated damages for his failure to observe and perform the covenants in this Lease. Landlord may, at his sole option, hold Gardener liable for any difference between the Monthly Maintenance fees, payable under this Lease during the balance of the Lease Term, and any Monthly Maintenance fees, paid by a successive Gardener if the garden is re-let. In the event that after default by Gardener Landlord is unable to re-let the Premises during any remaining term of this Lease , Landlord may at his option hold Gardener liable for the balance of the unpaid Monthly Maintenance fees, under the Lease for the remainder of the Lease Term.

5. Crop Disbursement;

5.1 Crop Disbursement. Landlord covenants and agrees with Gardener that upon Gardener paying Monthly Maintenance fees and observing and performing all of the terms, covenants and conditions on Gardener's part to be observed and performed under this Lease, Gardener may ship or pick up all crops grown in or pertaining to the garden, subject nonetheless to the terms and conditions of this Lease.

6. Assignment and Subletting;

6.1 Assignment. Gardener expressly covenants that it shall not assign or sublease any interest in this Lease without prior e-mail consent of the Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any assignment or sublease without Landlord's e-mail prior consent shall, at Landlord's option, terminate this Lease. No assignment, sub leasing, or collection shall be deemed a waiver of the provisions of this Lease, the acceptance of the assignee, under Gardener, as Gardener, or a release of Gardener from the further performance by Gardener of covenants on the part of Gardener in this Lease.

7. Abandonment;

7.1 Abandonment. If at any time during the term of this Lease Gardener abandons the Garden or maintenance fees or any part thereof, Landlord may at his option obtain possession of the Garden by any legal means without liability to Gardener and may, at Landlord's option, terminate the Lease, re lease the garden or take control of all crops in the garden. Abandonment is defined as failure to pay the monthly maintenance fees. If Gardener abandons the Premises while the Monthly Maintenance fees is outstanding for more than 30 days and there is no reasonable evidence that Gardener is willing to continue the maintenance fees, Landlord may at Landlord's option terminate this Lease and regain possession of the crops from said garden and dispose of them as they see fit in the manner prescribed by law and Landlord is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so.

8. No Other Representations, Construction; Governing Law; Consents;

8.1 No Other Representations. Gardener expressly acknowledges and agrees that Landlord has not made and is not making, and Gardener, in executing and delivering this Lease, is not relying upon, any warranties, representations, promises or statements, except to the extent that they are expressly set forth in this Lease. It is understood and agreed that all understandings and agreements heretofore had between the parties are merged into this Lease, which alone fully and completely expresses their agreements.

8.2 Construction and Serviceability. If any of the provisions of this Lease, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such provision or provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and every provision of this lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Lease is deemed invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, and if limiting such provision would make the provision valid, then such provision shall be deemed to be construed as so limited.

8.3 Governing Law. This Lease shall be governed in all respects by, and construed in accordance, with the laws of the State of Oregon.

9. Parties Bound;

9.1 Binding Effect. The covenants and conditions contained in the Lease shall apply to and bind the Parties and the heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns of the Parties.

9.2 Exception. The obligations of Landlord under this Lease shall not be binding upon Landlord named herein with respect to any period subsequent to the transfer of his interest in the Gardens as owner or lessee thereof, and in event of such transfer said obligations shall thereafter be binding upon each transferee of the interest of Landlord.

10. Miscellaneous;

10.1 Entire Agreement. This Lease contains all of the understandings relating to the leasing of the Premises and the Landlord's obligations in connection therewith and neither the Landlord nor any agent or representative of the Landlord has made or is making, and the Gardener in executing and delivering this Lease is not relying upon, any warranties, representations, promises or statements whatsoever, except to the extent expressly set forth in this Lease. All understandings and agreements, if any, heretofore had between the parties are merged in this Lease, which alone fully and completely expresses the agreement of the parties. This Lease may be modified in writing and must be signed by both Landlord and Gardener.

10.2 No Waiver. The failure of either party to insist in any instance upon the strict keeping, observance or performance of any provision of this Lease or to exercise any election in this Lease shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such provision, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. No waiver or modification by either party of any provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by the party to be charged. The receipt and retention by the Landlord of Monthly Maintenance fees, with knowledge of the breach of any provision of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach.

10.3 Cumulative Rights. Landlord's and Gardener's rights under this Lease are cumulative, and shall not be construed as exclusive of each other unless otherwise required by law.

10.4 Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, Gardener will indemnify and hold Landlord and Landlord's property, including the Gardens, free and harmless from any and all liability for loss, claims, injury to or death of any person, including Gardener, or for damage to property arising from Gardener's use and occupation of the Garden, or from the acts or omissions of any person or persons, including Gardener, in or about the Garden with Gardener's express or implied consent, except Landlord's act or negligence.

10.5 Legal Fees. In the event of any legal action by the parties arising out of this Lease, the losing party shall pay the prevailing party's reasonable attorneys fees and costs in addition, to all other awarded relief.
Naomi McCreary

Farmers Market

Fresh Organic Produce

If I buy from several people in the farmers market, will all my produce be shipped at the same time?

Absolutely, all combined orders will be shipped together.
Rick Price

Who determines the price of the produce?

If you'd like to sell a portion of your produce in the Farmer's Market, there will be a place in your back office for you to put what you'd like to sell and at what price.

The company will not be taking any profits from this section, it will be strictly between you and the community buyer and all profits will go to the seller.

 
Rick Price

Marketing

How to spread the word about Organic Acres.

How do I tell others about Organic Acres?

In order to tell others about this exciting new idea and get paid for it, all you need to do is log into your back office then go to the upper menu bar click on "My Website" and then click on "Marketing Toolbox".

There you will find banners and text ads already linked to your website that you can use for ads on the internet.

You can find your marketing url at the top on your homepage..right above where it says "Welcome with your name"  .....that you can give to friends and family so if they sign up you will get paid on them should they upgrade or purchase anything from the site.

You can also click on "My Website" then "Manage Website" where you will find your website address/ marketing URL --

When you want to use it to send to friends/family, just copy and paste your website address into an email for them to sign-up.

It's free and easy. Just start sending people to your website then watch your community build by clicking on your genealogy link.

However  NO SPAM IS ALLOWED!  Anyone caught spamming will be immediately suspended from the community!
Rick Price

What are the Pay Commissions?

Every member you refer that signs up and then leases a bed or becomes a paying member after we launch, you will receive money placed into your General Store Account or placed in your bank account.

As a FREE member tell others about this amazing program you can earn up to $5 per month on every Garden Member you refer for one level deep. Or upgrade to at least a basic member and you can earn up to $10 every month for every Garden Member you help join and up to $10 every month for every Garden Member they help join!   For 5 levels deep...!

There is no limit as to the number of new members you may sponsor and get paid on.

However this next year there will be only 4,000 full Gardens or 8,000 Half Gardens available to be leased! So get busy sponsoring because we intend to have all the Gardens leased and ready to start working by January of 2010.

For the next few months we will send you e mails with progress reports as well as schedules and links so you can attend live online meetings we will hold that you can attend and ask questions and get answers.
Rick Price

How much in commissions will I earn on 5 levels?

Basic members and above will receive commissions 5 levels deep.

They are as follows:

1st level: 5%

2nd level: 2.5%

3rd level: 2.5%

4th level: 2.5%

5th level: 5%


Free Members receive commissions on 1 level..

1st level: 2.5%
Rick Price

Do I pay taxes on my earnings?

Yes, you are responsible for taxes on the earnings you receive.

You must submit a W-9 if you earn or will earn over $600 in any calendar year.

You can download a W-9 form directly from the IRS here:  http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

You will then be sent a 1099 to file with your taxes for any amount over $600 earned in that calender year.
Rick Price

What is the minimum amount I can request payout?


$30.00, Payable by  ACH or Paypal.  Checks are in the works, but not available just yet.  Should you need to request a check, please contact Jerry Howard at clubjava7@gmail.com and admin@myorganicacres.com.

To get your payment in any given month, please be sure to request it by the 5th of each month, or it will carry over to the following month.
Rick Price

Will you offer electronic deposits for commissions?

Yes, we will offer ACH, Paypal and Checks are in the process of being worked out , which will be paid on a monthly basis.

IE: Commissions earned in December will be paid in January.

Please refer to the link below for further information:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=93
Rick Price

What exactly do I get paid on commission wise?

You will receive commissions on anyone that leases a Garden and on their Monthly Garden Maintenance dues.

You will also receive commissions on all your members Monthly Membership fees and on any discount packs they would purchase for use in  the General Store.

How do I buy from the General Store:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=87

Upgraded members commission pay structure is...

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=81

You will also earn commissions on your free members as long as they buy and use the discount packs for the general store.
Rick Price

What is the marketing rotator?

This is an optional service to those who don't have the time, know how or who would want additional resources to market their organic acres website.

The company uses your monthly payment to buy advertising for you in many venues. 

Everyone that is in the rotator is cycled through, much like a ferris wheel. One members site shows one time, then it drops to the next members, etc. till it's cycled through and starts all over again.

Once you have paid and emailed your user ID#, you will be put into the rotator.

From the main site:

Once you have paid your fifty dollars you need to send an e mail to admin@myorganicacres.com to let me know your ID# so we can set you up on the rotator.

You will be set up on recurring billing, to cancel--> e-mail billing@myorganicacres.com with --> Cancel Rotator in the subject line.

You can check your stats by logging into your OA backoffice by:

Clicking on "My Website" from the upper menu bar.

In the drop down box select --> "Website Visits Statistics" then click on "Unique Hits & Footprints".

This will show you how many hits you have received and on what date.
Naomi McCreary

How do I send and receive Private Messages from my backoffice?

Log into your backoffice home page.

Click "Contact Management"  from the Upper Menu Bar..

Click - -> "Private Messenger"
Click --> "Inbox Messages" 

To send a message:

Click "Contact Management"  from the Upper Menu Bar..

Click - -> "Private Messenger"
Click --> "Compose Message"

To send a PM to your downline, you would click "select" --> a drop down menu will be available for you to choose who to send to.

If you'd like to contact your Direct Sponsor:

Click  --> Genealogy from the top menu bar..

Click --> Direct Sponsor, and there you will find who you signed up under, along with their email and ID#.
Naomi McCreary

The General Store

your source for organic and natural products.

Can products from the General store be shipped to international members?


It's unclear whether we will be able to ship any items to you. Customs laws may prohibit many or all..

Your best option should you wish to join ( You are automatically a Free member upon registration ), then take a look at what's in the General Store and what shipping options would be available to you.

Here's a link that explains more about International members and Organic Acres..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=66
Rick Price

What kind of items will you be selling in the General Store?

We will be selling such items as:

*Bakery goods 
* Honey 
*Organic Cleaning supplies
* Canned Goods
* Breads
* Prepared meals
* Dairy
* Organic Meats
* Wine & Beer
* Hemp clothing 

To date we have added 8000 items to the database. 

For additional information on the General Store..please refer to this link:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=127
Rick Price

Do I earn commissions from my members if they buy from the General Store?

Yes, you will earn commissions on anything your downline purchases through:

The General store discount packages..

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=87

Their  Monthly Garden Maintenance fees..

Their Monthly Store and Basic Membership Dues..

AND Any Upgrades.
Rick Price

How do I buy from the General Store?

The General Store will run on a credit system.

1 credit = $1.00

For additional information regarding credits please refer to the link below:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=127
General Store Discount Packages:

Currently Unavailable..

If you are an active upgraded member, you may purchase any of the General Store Credit Packages when they do become available..

These packs Will Not replace your monthly Garden or General Store Credits...

Instead they will enhance them by providing you up to 25% discounts on any products you may wish to purchase from the General Store. These credits may be used at any time, as they are carried over from month to month...

All credits from the packages as well as memberships can be refunded within 30 days of purchase with a 10% restocking fee minus credits spent.

Free members may also purchase credits and buy from the General Store, however, at a lower discounted price than upgraded members will receive.

You can find membership options listed here:

http://support.gpcoffice.com/desk/organicacres/index.php?action=kb&article=79
Rick Price

Does the commission I earn come directly to me or does it go back into my general store account?

You will have the option of having your commissions sent directly to you or if you'd like to spend the money you receive from our affilate program in the General Store, we will add 50% more to that amount.

In other words, say, if you earn $500 a month from the affiliate program and choose to spend it in the General Store we would add an additional $250 to that!

You do not have to transfer all your commissions, any portion that you choose we would add 50% more to that amount.
Naomi McCreary

Can General store credits be transferred into cash?

No, they can not.
Naomi McCreary

When will the General Store Products be Available?

 The General Store Is Now Open ~ But...
Temporarily only dry goods can be ordered at this time.

We ask that you DO NOT order anything that would be perishable without refrigeration, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, or anything frozen.

Anything you order at this time will be shipped by UPS Ground. Once the refrigerated trucks are running, an update will be posted in your General Store area.

For those that have upgraded and have credits coming to you, your credits will be deposited into your General Store cash account for use. Your credits never expire and can be rolled over from month to month.

If you have credits, they have been deposited into your general store area ..  you can find them listed by scrolling down the page and at the bottom right you will find a box with your credit account info. If you are missing this months, hold on, they have to be manually added until we get everything automated.
VERY IMPORTANT
You will need to Register for your General Store Account before your order can be processed correctly..

Here is what you will need to do:

Login to your Organic Acres backoffice ---> From the top menu bar --> click "Store" or from the menu on the left hand side where it says "General Store" these will take you to the General Store login page.

Please make certain you have your pop ups disabled as the G.S. registration screen uses a pop up.

On this page..click the Create Account link or if a screen pops up asking for your info, please do the following.

On this registration screen make sure you use the EXACT same information you used when joining Organic Acres..meaning your password and email address.

Enter your name, email address, password, confirm password, Then it will ask for your contact information.

Once this is done, from here on out when you sign into your backoffice you will be automatically logged into the General Store, Farmer’s Market and Organic Community.

When you click the General Store link from your OA backoffice, you should see "Welcome (Your Name)" if it says Welcome Guest, the process was not done correctly.  In that case, you will need to contact support.

You can check that your address was registered correctly in your General Store by clicking "My Account" then clicking "View or change entries in my address book"  Additional address's may be added if desired.

Please double check that your address is included before submitting your order and the pick up at store option is NOT selected, unless you live in the area and wish to do so.. Also If you have credits - make sure the Check to use Organic Acres Credits account balance box IS checked..
For your information..here is the link to where you would physically pick up your order.
http://support.gpcoffice.com/index.php?action=kb&article=68

NOTE:   For anyone using a Mac, please download Firefox's browser, the OA software DOES NOT work correctly with some browsers..

Here is the link ..scroll down a bit and you'll find where to download FF for a Mac OS.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/products/download.html
Naomi McCreary
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