CSA Membership
How does it work?
For large or medium summer share holders, members will pick-up a box of the fruits and vegetables harvested each week for 18 weeks starting in early to mid-June. Small summer share holders will receive a box every other week over this same 18 weeks. Spring share holders will pick up a box for 4 weeks starting in mid to late April (see details below). Produce you might receive is listed below. Shares will be available for pick-up on Wednesday in th late afternoon/early evening. Current pick-up locations are at the farm just south of Menomonie, WI; 885 Laurel Ave in St. Paul, MN and at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in St Paul, MN (tentative)
Possible produce?
Each year a range of vegetables and fruits are planted with the goal of providing a colorful mix of produce each week. Heirloom and open pollinated varieties are chosen when possible. Depending on weather and pests, over the 18 weeks you may receive the following: lettuce, salad greens, arugula, spinach, chard, kale, beet greens, red and/or green cabbage, collards, sugar snap peas, shelling peas, snow peas, green onions, red and yellow onions, broccoli, kohlrabi, pak choi, carrots, beets, green, yellow and purple beans, soup (dried) beans, edamame, zucchini, yellow squash, pattypan, 8-10 varieties of potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, twenty or more different varieties of tomatoes, cucumbers, hot peppers, bell peppers, sweet frying peppers, ancho peppers, eggplant, butternut, acorn and delicata squash, pumpkins, watermelon, turnips, rutabaga, basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, dill, lemon balm, chives, oregano, and maybe a strawberry or raspberry. Shiitake mushrooms may also be included in your share. Early summer produce is typically dominated by greens; tomatoes, beans, and cucumbers are added by mid to late summer; potatoes, carrots, beets and squash make up the late fall share.
Spring share produce is predominantly greens---head lettuce, salad mix, spinach, arugula, baby kale, pak choi, and other salad greens and herbs. Depending on weather, you could also receive broccoli, broccoli raab, and green onions.
Cost?
Cost depends on share type:
- Large shares are $525. (~$28/week) This size works well for larger households, for sharing with others, or for those couples that really like vegetables. During the peak summer season, members may receive up to a bushel of produce.
- Medium shares are $385. (~$21/week) Perfect for 1-2 people. Members will typically receive a 1/2 bushel of produce.
- Small shares are $215. (~$22/week) Perfect for 1 person who may not need a large quantity of vegetables every week. Small shares are the same size as medium shares, but are picked up every other week (9 total weeks)
- Spring green shares are $80. ($20/week) You'll get 4 weeks of greens which may include lettuce, arugula, baby kale, baby chard, and some asian greens. Pick-up will be arranged depending on demand.