Community Supported Agriculture

What is a CSA?

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. This is an arrangement where members (that’s you) pay for a share of the seasons harvest at the start of the season. In exchange, each member will receive supremely fresh produce on a weekly basis during the growing season. This joint venture allows the farmer to receive capital in the spring when we need it most. The partnership allows the farmer to be in the field during the most important times, insuring the best possible produce. Together we share the risks and the bounty of the season.

Who Might Join Old Crowe Farm CSA?

Folks who join our CSA come from all walks of life. We have members who are single, members who are empty nesters, as well as families that range from three to seven. Our members are people who enjoy a diverse scope of produce and enjoy cooking on a regular basis. We grow food for people who give consideration to how their food is grown and the benefits that come from supporting local and sustainable farms.

What You Can Look Forward To

Each member enjoys fresh vegetables, herbs, and small fruits from June until November. Our goal is to provide vegetables for our membership for a minimum of 23 weeks. Our careful variety selection and superior growing practices bring out the very best in flavor and nutrition. Produce is picked when it is ripe and within a few hours of pick up at the farm. Members can enjoy peace of mind knowing that we never use chemicals, synthetic pesticides or herbicides on any of our crops. When members come to the farm to pick up their food, they are often times given choices unlike shares that are boxed and picked up at a drop off point. Members can also look forward to a few pick your own crops and opportunities to volunteer and learn about how their food is grown. We also offer farm tours, pot lucks, and canning demos every season. Our members have a true understanding of our farm and how their food is grown.

How Much Food Will I Get?

The average weight of a share in the spring is about 4-6 lbs. and at the hight of the season a share weighs around 8-12 lbs. On average a member will receive 10-12 items per week. Our experience tells use that a share will feed a family of 3-4 or two vegetarians. Members learn to eat with the seasons and understand that while we wish we could offer melons in June, Mother Nature simply will not allow. When members come pick up at the farm, they are also given a chance to purchase honey that comes from bees that help pollinate our crops, as well as pastured eggs and meats.

When and Where Do I Pick Up My Share?

We currently offer pickup at the Old Crowe Farm on the following days/times:

~ 8-10 a.m. on Saturdays

~ 3-6 p.m. on Tuesdays

We ask that members select one pick up option and stick with their selection for the remainder of the season. If a member is unable to pick up their share they are more than welcome to have friends or other family members pick up their share. Food will never go to waste as we have heritage livestock that love all leftovers! Please see our member handbook for more detailed information regarding our CSA. Take the time to read our handbook so you can make an informed purchase.

What is PYO?

PYO stands for pick your own. We offer a few crops as PYO in order to get our members into the fields to see what is growing and to encourage a better connection to the farm. This gives the younger members of our farm the chance to see where their food comes from. Throughout the season the following crops will be offered as PYO at no additional fee to our members: blackberries, apples, sour cherries, peas, cherry tomatoes, herbs, and green beans.