- What is a CSA?
- CSA, or community-supported agriculture, is a system where customers pre-pay for a weekly share at the beginning of the growing season and in turn, a farmer offers a box of produce to the customer valued at the weekly amount. The produce is harvested fresh each week and will change depending on the season. You, as customers, reap the benefit of a bountiful, quality harvest all season long while supporting the farmer at the beginning of the season to get seeds, supplies, and get planting!
- How big is my share each week?
- 2024 CSA info (2025 info coming soon!):
- Spring Greens share (6 weeks) at $125: This is a taste of spring freshness for 6 weeks. Each box will have 4 or 6 items in it each week. 2024 Spring Season is the week of May 20th- June 24th.
- Summer & Fall share (15 weeks) at $465: This share will have 7-9 items and change from spring-like summer veggies to tomatoes and peppers, and then on to fall squash and potatoes. 2024 Summer/Fall Season is the week of July 8th- October 14th.
- Summer & Fall Veg Share (15 weeks) + Flower Add-on (10 weeks) at $635: This share will have 7-9 items and change from spring-like summer veggies to tomatoes and peppers, and then on to fall squash and potatoes AND 10 weeks of seasonal flowers. 2024 Summer/Fall Season is the week of July 8th- October 14th. Flower pick up will start in July and continue until mid September.
- 2024 CSA info (2025 info coming soon!):
A sample box in May:
- 1 bag of spinach
- 2 small lettuce heads
- 1 bag of salad mix
- 1 large pak choi or 3 baby pak choi
- 1 bunch of radishes
A sample box in August:
- 1 lb carrots
- 2-3 cucumbers
- 1 bunch of chard
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 bag of salad mix
- 3-4 sweet peppers
- 1 quart new potatoes
- 2-3 summer squash or zucchini
- Do I have to pay up front?
- Our online system is set up for full payment upfront, via a credit card. However, if you prefer to pay by cash or check, or are more comfortable paying in 4 installments, please contact us at [email protected].
- What day is pick up?When are the dates of the Spring and Summer & Fall CSA?
- We have 2 Pick Up Days and Locations:
- Tuesdays:
- Taproot Marketplace, Lancaster: Pick up your share anytime during the day during normal business hours 10am-6pm. The store can only hold your share for 24hrs due to small storage space.
- Live Free Food Store, Berlin: Pick up between 10am-2pm.
- Wednesdays: Pick is at our farm between 10am-noon and 5pm-6pm.
- 2024 Spring Season is the week of May 20th- June 24th.
- 2024 Summer/Fall Season is the week of July 8th- October 14th.
- Tuesdays:
- We have 2 Pick Up Days and Locations:
- What if I can’t make the pick up day? What if I’m away for the week?
- Please inform us the week prior if you are unable to make your pickup date for the following week. We are able to hold your box for up to 24 hours for pick up, or you have the option to donate your box to the Lancaster Food Pantry instead. You may designate another person to pick up your box as well.
- What if my family doesn’t like the items in the box? May I substitute an item?
- If you have allergies, please let us know. We try to provide a variety of options in each box and change it each week, however, we appreciate that certain veggies are not for everyone. Please let us know ahead of time, and we’ll try to provide a substitute or you can opt to donate it to the food pantry.
- Will you have recipes or a newsletter?
- We send out an e-newsletter each week ahead of pick up with a list of items for this week’s box and links to recipes. Recipes for seasonal items are on our website. Click on Recipes at the bottom of the homepage or in the menu to search our recipes page. Please ask about how to prepare a new vegetable. I’ll be happy to share preparation tips or recipes.
- May I purchase additional items at the time of pick up?
- As the season becomes more abundant, we offer a la carte items such as flowers, herbs, eggs, and additional vegetables for purchase at the time of pick up. These items will be available on a first come, first served basis.