What is a CSA?
CSA or Community Supported Agriculture is a system in which consumers (aka shareholders or members) form a direct partnership with the farm. As a CSA member, you invest in the farm upfront, providing essential capital that fuels the farm's success. Your prepayment is the lifeblood of the farm, supporting everything from seeds to equipment and skilled labor.
In return for prepayment, members receive a regular share of the produce. The contents of the share vary with the seasons, giving members access to a wide array of freshly grown produce.
CSA is a commitment to sustainability. Your support for local agriculture helps reduce your carbon footprint, minimizes waste, and champions eco-friendly farming practices. Your choice makes a positive impact on the environment, the farm’s well-being and yours!
How Does It Work?
While CSAs have so many benefits, they are not for everyone.
Winter CSA consists of 10 bi-weekly drops, that are boxed and contain an assortment of winter vegetables. This may include items such as potatoes, onions, leeks, garlic, parsnips, sunchokes, radishes, beets, celery root, and more. We also purchase organic vegetables from some nearby farms with greenhouses to round out the selection. These are items such as baby spinach, arugula, sprouts, and lettuce.
We offer a traditional style CSA, so expect some unexpected! You wont' get to choose what's in your box, but that's part of the fun. A few days before pickup, you'll receive an email listing the contents of your box, so that you can plan your menu ahead of time.
Click here for examples of a what a share contains from previous years
For our current CSA offerings, click one of the pickup locations below. Each CSA location is run independently.
PICKUP LOCATIONS FOR 2025 CSA
FARM PICKUP
- Farm Pickup - Norwich, NY - Click for more info
MANHATTAN:
- Union Square Green Market - Manhattan - Click for more info
- Washington Square - East Village, Manhattan - Click for more info
- Grand Street - Lower East Side, Manhattan - Click for more info
- Tompkins Square Green Market - East Village, Manhattan -Click for more info
BRONX
- Norwood CSA Food Co-Op - Bronx - Click for more info
BROOKLYN
- IXV Coffee - Boerum Hill, Brooklyn - Click for more info
- Archestraus Books, Brooklyn - Click for more info
QUEENS
- Forest Hills - Queens - Click for more info
- Hollis Hills - Queens - Click for more info
- Ridgewood - Queens - Click for more info
What Is A CSA?