Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great way to support the farm and get a share of the coming season's harvest. You receive a good value for fresh, local vegetables and in turn, the farm receives income in the winter months when the seed, plant and supply bills are piling up and other farm income is minimal or non-existent.
What is a CSA Share?
Vegetable Share: One share is at least one half-bushel of Allandale Farm grown produce per week for 20 weeks beginning in mid-June. Your share will typically include 10-12 different vegetables each week. We recommend one share for families/groups with 2-4 people. In your share, you will find a full representation of the crops we are harvesting at that point in the season.
Add on:
Flower Share: One share gets you 8 weeks of a Farmer’s Choice Bouquet, featuring gorgeous Allandale flowers (zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons, and more!) Flower Shares can be purchased independently from Vegetable CSA Shares.
As of 4/16/24: Flower Shares are SOLD OUT
When and where do I pick up my CSA Share?
Shares are picked up at the farm on your chosen day (Tuesday-Thursday) between 1PM-6:30PM.
*Please note: Our farmers harvest your shares in the morning of your pick up so it is incredibly fresh for you. We are NOT able to honor requests to pick up on a different day than you are registered for.
How do I sign up for my CSA Share?
Please read the CSA Agreement before you purchase your share. Then click here!
Are there other benefits to being a CSA member?
Yes! Our cashiers will have your name on file so that you can receive 10% off all in-store purchases on your weekly pick-up day. You will also receive a weekly CSA newsletter with crop and farm information, recipes and more. This season we are also offering CSA member exclusive events such as our Preserving the Harvest demo, October hayrides, and more! Join our email list to receive notification of CSA and other farm news.
What will I receive in my share?
Each week (or every other if you’ve purchased a half-share!), you'll receive a diverse array of fresh vegetables representative of what we are harvesting from our fields. Your share might include seasonal combinations of...
Arugula, beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, fennel, garlic and garlic scapes, greens, herbs, leeks, lettuce, new potatoes, onions, sweet and hot peppers, radishes, scallions, spinach, spring lettuce mix, summer squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watermelon, winter squash, and zucchini.
Not your fave veggie? We have a Swap Box so you can drop it and swap it! Leave behind those veggies you've had enough of, and grab something else that you absolutely love.
Not sure if a CSA share is right for you? Try Farmbucks!
With our CSA-alternative, you can support your farm in the city with Farmbucks and still purchase vegetables at a discount. Like a CSA, the Farmbucks program allows you to help support our farm in the early part of the season by paying in advance for Farmbucks to be used in the store during our long harvest season. Plus, they are worth more than the dollars you spend on them!
Members may use their Farmbucks to purchase any and all Allandale produce available in the Farmstand, as well as Allandale’s cut flower bouquets. Farmbucks may not be used to purchase any items that we have brought in from outside farms or vendors. Additionally, they may not be used to purchase any live plants or garden supplies available in our Garden Center, even those grown on the farm.
Farmbucks may be purchased in $50 increments. You will receive a value at 10% over your purchase up to $200 and a a value of 15% over your purchase for $250 and over. For example, a $100 gets you $110 Farmbucks. $300 gets you $345 Farmbucks.
Please read the CSA Agreement before you purchase your share.
Can I apply for financial assistance to cover a CSA share?
Update as of 3/12/24: We have closed applications for this year! Please email csa@allandalefarm.com with questions or for more information. Generally, we close applications in early to mid-March.
