Prepay FAQ
What is the minimum deposit to qualify?
The minimum deposit to qualify for a discount is $5,000.
What is the maximum deposit amount?
Although there is no maximum deposit amount, any deposit larger than $1 million will require separate terms negotiation.
When can I start earning my discount?
You can use your discount as early as December to take advantage of our 2025 pricing. The discount ends on 8/31/26. Deposited prepay money will remain available until its spent, but the assigned discount must be used by the end of August, 2026.
If I deposit in December and January, which discount tier will I qualify for?
Your December funds will earn a 7-12% discount, depending on the amount deposited, and your January funds will earn a 7% discount.
Can I use prepay funds for sap and soil testing?
No, services (including sap analysis and soil testing) cannot be included in prepay orders.
Did someone say gifts?
Deposits made during Phase 1 of the Prepay Program, from November 17 to December 19, 2025, receive free gifts along with their tiered discounts.
- • Prepay deposits of $5,000 to $19,999 will receive a 7% discount and an AEA hat.
- • Prepay deposits of $20,000 to $74,999 earn an 8% discount plus the new AEA Market Gardener Line bundle and an AEA hat.
- • Prepay deposits of $75,000 to $124,999 qualify for a 10% discount, a 10% freight discount, and all previous gifts. (Growers in California, the Pacific Northwest, and Kansas receive an additional 1% discount on top of these tiers).
- • Prepay deposits of $125,000 or more receive a 12% discount, a quarterly call with John Kempf, and all previous gifts.
