What is a CSA?

CSA stands for "Community Supported Agriculture". It is a financial model of running a farm where customers pay for their "share of the harvest" upfront, then recieve produce "dividends" as it becomes available.

At Green Meadows Farm, we operate a Summer Produce CSA, a Fall Produce CSA, and a Meat CSA. Our Summer CSA has limited openings and runs from mid-June through October. The Fall Shares runs from November through December and has unlimited openings. The Meat Shares have limited openings.

Benefits of being a CSA Shareholder:

Certified organically-grown vegetables and berries, harvested at their peak of nutritional value.

 
A weekly e-newsletter containing seasonal recipes, as well as an update on the crops and notice of upcoming events.

The opportunity to learn how your food is grown.

Access to exclusive pick-your-own crops  

Support of the local economy, the community, and local agriculture.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I share my "share"?

Yes, you can split your share with whomever you wish. We ask that either you come to the farm together to pick up your share, or that only one person comes to pick up; the entire share must be picked up at the same time.

What if I can't pick up my share on my pick up day?

If you are on vacation or cannot make it to the farm for any reason, you are welcome to send a friend or neighbor to pick up your share. You are also welcome to donate your share for the week. We run a donation program and are thrilled to be able to give more.

What if I don't like something in my share?

Please don't feel that you have to take everything that is in your share. We are happy to donate items your family will not eat.

What if it's raining or I don't have time to do my Pick Your Own on my share day?

You can come back later in the week to do your PYO crops. We do not allow picking of tomatoes in the rain, as it can spread disease, so we actually encourage you to come back and pick your PYO crops on a sunny day.  

Does everyone get exactly the same items each week?

The distributions are based on crop availabilty. Some crops may be available earlier in the week but not at the end of the week, or vice versa. We substite when one item runs out, so that members are getting a similar value each week.

What if there's a crop failure, do I get my money back?

This is part of the risk of joining a CSA. You are investing in Mother Nature's cooperation and in our expertise as farmers. Every season, we have distributed more than our members' initial investment. There have been crop failures, such as the tomato blight of 2009, when our members did not recieve many tomatoes. However, at the end of the season, our members have always come out ahead. We do not offer refunds on CSA shares, or any of our share programs.

How do I sign up?

It's easy! Just click here.