Our CSA

CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is a partnership of mutual commitment between a farm and a community of supporters - CSA shareholders make a commitment to support the farm, assuming the risks and bounty of growing food along with the farmer.  The farm provides, to the best of its ability, a healthy supply of seasonal fresh produce throughout the growing season.

What is in a share?

The vegetables you receive each week will vary depending on what is in season. In a typical year, a standard share will be an average of ten pounds of produce a week, usually enough to feed four non-vegetarians or two vegetarians. A small share will be an average of five pounds per week, enough for a single person or a family that doesn't eat a large amount of vegetables.  Eating in season in the Northeast, one learns to enjoy what each season has to offer. The spring is a great season for salads, cooked greens, and fresh peas. The summer is full of everyone's favorites: tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers and melons. The fall is a wonderful time for hearty soups and roasted vegetables made from various roots, winter squash, and potatoes. See our Vegetable Seasonality Chart for more information about when different vegetables are likely to be available.

How and when do I get my veggies?

We have shares available for the full season (June through early November), summer only (June through August) or fall only (September through early November).

Once a week, on either Tuesday evening or Saturday morning, you pick up your vegetables at the farm. In the distribution room, you will find an assortment of fresh vegetables and friendly, helpful distribution room attendants. In addition, some "pick your own" crops (such as flowers, herbs, peas or beans)  will be clearly labeled in the field.

Help with the harvest

In addition to a financial commitment, each standard share includes a commitment to twelve hours in the fields over the course of the season.  Small shares require six hours.   We have alternate work opportunities for those who are unable to do physically demanding work. A nonworking membership is also available.

Making the shares accessible

If you are interested in the work, mission and tasty vegetables of the PFP, please do not let the cost of a membership keep you from joining. Some options:

• Pay in two or more installments - ask us about a payment plan
• Ask about our sponsored share program
• Ask about our barter positions