Community Supported Agriculture:
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CSA: What is it?
Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, is a method of seasonal food production and distribution based on a farmer-consumer relationship. At its core, CSA is a relationship between farmers (like us) and consumers or eaters (like you).
The history of CSA is one of cooperation; disrupting power imbalances; empowering communities; and supporting farmers. While the term “CSA” is derived from European influences, the model itself is deeply rooted in the work of historically marginalized communities, including Black innovators and Japanese women-led cooperatives.
PFP is proud to be a member of the Hudson Valley CSA Coalition. To read more about the untold history of CSA and those who created it, click here.
CSA for all
While traditional CSA’s entail members (or shareholders) buying a “share” of the farm at the start of the season -- which then allows farms to pay for seeds, equipment and labor -- we recognize that up-front payment in full may only be available to those more privileged members of our community.
To ensure that our food is available to all, we offer many different payment options. From full-priced shares to self-selected discounts up to 20%, deeper discounts of 50% for shares purchased with SNAP benefits, sponsored shares, and payment plans, we work to ensure that everyone, from our most privileged to our most disadvantaged neighbors, have access to the nourishment produced by our farmers on this land.
Click here to browse pricing and payment options or visit our farm store.
For more information on our CSA Program for our shareholders, check out our CSA Handbook.
Shares for All Seasons
We offer many different share types and sizes to choose from. Our most popular shares are full-season shares, which run for 23 weeks from June-November, and include a weekly pickup of either a whole or half share. We also offer Fall, Winter, Fruit, Berry, Egg, Cheese, and Yogurt shares.
All CSA distributions take place in Poughkeepsie, with most taking place under the CSA tent at PFP (51 Vassar Farm Lane). To make shares available to those with limited access to transportation, we are also opening a distribution site in the City of Poughkeepsie at Sun River Health for our full- and fall-season shares, prioritizing those purchased using SNAP benefits.
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Benefits of Becoming a Shareholder
Welcome! Our food is good for you, and good for the earth. When you buy a share of PFP, you’re supporting the cultivation of a just food system and a vibrant agricultural ecosystem in the heart of Poughkeepsie. You’re supporting your local economy, keeping green space in your community, and getting to know where your food comes from. And you’re joining our inclusive community of farmers, educators, chefs, eaters, organizers and leaders.
In addition to the benefits above, shareholders also receive:
Pick Your Own: berries, flowers, herbs and more! (for main-season vegetable shares)
Farm tours: meet your farm and farmers
Monthly newsletter: we keep you informed!
Shareholder resources: tips & tricks for share care, recipe suggestions and more
Thank you for choosing PFP for your nourishment. Your support allows us to increase access to our most food-insecure neighbors and to train future farmers, educators and chefs.
faq
What will I get in my share? How do I choose or switch my pickup day? Are you organic? For answers to these and other questions, visit our FAQ page.