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what is a cSA?
A CSA has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer in “shares,” often called boxes. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a "membership” and in return receive a “harvest box” (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout a designated time during the farming season. You purchase your share for an entire season prior to the season beginning. In general, the farmer chooses what produce goes in the share every week, rather than having members come and choose for themselves.
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why should I particpate in a csa?
There are so many reasons to join a CSA, but our favorite is getting to know you. Meeting with our customers and forming a relationship with your farmer, food and community while supporting local business are pretty great reasons.
Enjoying fresh local produce, there is honestly nothing better. We harvest the majority of our produce within 24-48 hours of delivery, ensuring that your produce is packed with nutrients.
A CSA also gives you the opportunity to try new foods. You might find something new that you love that you wouldn’t have tried otherwise.
Have you ever been to a farmers market and everything seems pretty picked over? Are you unable to make the opening bell, but wish you could still have the opportunity to have the first choice? A CSA makes this possible. No more anxiety trying to rush to the market only to be dissapointed that the freshest and most popular items are gone.
when do I get my Harvest Boxes and what will be in them?
The first CSA box for the SUMMER 2024 season is during the week of May 6th and the last box will be during the week of July 22nd. (12 weeks/12 bags/boxes)
The first Fall CSA box for 2024 starts the week of September 2nd and the last box will be during the week of October 21st. (8 weeks/8 bags/boxes)
The pick-up location for Sedalia customers will be at the Sedalia Area Farmers Market on Tuesdays from 3 pm-6pm for the SUMMER CSA. Marshall customers may pick up in Marshall on Wednesdays at 6:00pm for both seasons. A designated public location in Marshall will be set prior to the first week of the CSA season. Columbia customers can pick-up at the Columbia Farmers Market on Saturdays 8a-12p for both seasons. Other options may be available if made ahead of time.
Your harvest box will vary from week to week. An example harvest box at the beginning of the season MAY include a combination of items such as kale, lettuce, spinach, strawberries, carrots, beets, turnips, herbs, radish, microgreens, swiss chard, or cucumbers. As the season continues items listed above may be removed and replaced with items such as slicing tomatoes, summer squash, green peppers, jalapenos, cantaloupe, blackberries, garlic, potatoes and etc. Each box is dependent upon the season and what is available.
We hope to fill each box with at least one new product every week and a recipe for a product that may not be a staple product in the average home. An example may be a recipe for swiss chard or jalapenos.
Can I Add additional items to my Harvest box?
Yes! You may add additional seasonal products that are available such as honey, eggs or jam and we will add it to your box for delivery. You may also add extra produce to your box by sending us a text or email
this sounds great, what’s the cost?
CSA shares are purchased one time for the entire summer OR fall season. Your summer CSA share will need to be paid in full by March 15th or sooner if we sell out. If we have availability after, March 15 we will continue to take sign ups until the 1st of May.
2024 CSA’s will be broken into two categories:
Half-Share $350/12 harvest boxes (summer) and $233/8 boxes (fall)
Your half-share harvest box will contain $30-$32 of product weekly. A half -share is perfect for a single person who cooks with vegetables numerous times per week or perfect for two people who cook less often.
An example of a half share is:
1 bunch carrots, 1 bunch radish, 1 bag lettuce, 1lb strawberries, 1 cucumber, 1 bag spinach, 1 bunch seasonal herbs
Full-Share $575/12 harvest boxes and $383/8 harvest boxes (fall)
Your full—share harvest box will contain $48-50 of product weekly. A full-share is perfect for a family of 4+ that loves to cook at home several times per week.
An example of a full share is:
2 bunches of carrots, 1 bunch of radishes, 2 bags of lettuce, 2lbs of strawberries, 2 cucumbers, 1 bag of spinach, 1 bunch of seasonal herbs.