CSAs

CSA Day at the Market,
February 23rd

During the Winter Farmers’ Market on February 23rd, in addition to an amazing farmers’ market, we offer the chance to meet farmers who have CSA shares available for the summer season. A CSA share provides lots of great food all summer long, as well as a chance to make a meaningful connection with a farm. Each CSA is unique, offering different pick up locations, diversity of products, and experiences. CSA Days at the market give customers a chance to ask questions and find the right CSA for them.
CSA Days at the Market location details >

Available CSA shares

The list maintained here is meant to help interested CSA shoppers navigate availability of shares from area farms. CSA shares are generally offered from mid-January until they are sold out, with farms opening share availability once their plans for the season are firm.

A complete list of all farms offering CSA shares is available through Seacoast Harvest, including descriptions of each of their offerings and programs.

Bartlett Farm Services (pick up at farm in Eliot)
         vegetables

Black Kettle Farm (pick up at farm in Lyman, at market in Portland)
         vegetables

Blue Bell Greenhouse (pick up at farm in Lee)
         vegetables, flowers

Brandmoore Farm (pick up at farm in Rollinsford)
         vegetables, flowers, fruit, add ons: milk, yogurt, eggs, pork

Brookford Farm (pick ups in Dover, Exeter, Manchester, Epsom, Salem, Nashua, Hollis, Canterbury, Bow. New locations possible through their Partnership Distribution Program)
         vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy products, bread

Groundwork Farm (pick up at Kennebunk Farmers’ Market)
         vegetables, add-ons: fruit

Heron Pond Farm (pick up at farm in South Hampton, additional locations in Dover, Portsmouth, Newburyport)
         vegetables, fruit, flowers, add-ons: meat, eggs, dairy products, bread

Maggie Mae Farm (pick up at farm in Chester)
         vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs

Meadow’s Mirth Farm (pick up at farm in Stratham, markets in Exeter and Portsmouth)
         vegetables, fruit, flowers, meat, eggs

Mildred’s Drumlin Farm (pick up at farm in Lee)
         vegetables, fruit, CYO herbs

NH Farm Museum (pick up at farm in Milton and farmers’ market in Rollinsford)
         vegetables, add-ons: maple syrup, eggs

Old Fields Farm (pick up at farm in South Berwick)
         vegetables

Red Manse Farm (pick ups in Auburn, Laconia, Northwood, Pembroke)
         vegetables, fruit, maple syrup, mushrooms

Riverside Farm (pick up at farm stand in North Berwick)
         vegetables, fruit, baked goods, additional local products sold at farm stand)
         CSA Info form (.pdf) and Enrollment form (.pdf)

Sirois Family Farm (pick up at farm in Lebanon)
         meat

Stone Wall Farm (pick up at farm in Notttingham or Madbury, and Portsmouth Farmers’ Market)
         vegetables, fruit, flowers, eggs

Stout Oak Farm (pick up at farm in Brentwood)
         vegetables

Touching Earth Farm (pick up at farm in Kittery)
         vegetables, flowers, eggs

Two Toad Farm (pick up at farm in Lebanon)
         vegetables, seedlings

Wake Robin Farm (pick up at farm in Stratham, or in Dover, Durham, Portsmouth)
         vegetables, fruit, add-ons: meat, eggs

Wild Miller Gardens (pick up at farm in Lee)
         vegetables, eggs

Willow Pond Community Farm (pick up at farm in Brentwood)
         vegetables, flowers, eggs

Updated February 18, 2013

Farmers: have CSA shares available? Email info@seacoasteatlocal.org

Choosing a CSA

Community Supported Agriculture or CSA is a partnership between consumers and farmers in which
members buy shares of the farm’s harvest and enjoy regular allotments of food throughout the growing season. For farmers, this provides much needed cash flow for the beginning of the season, as well as a ready market and community of supporters. Shareholders join in the risks of the growing season but reap the benefits of the harvest. Each CSA farm has its own pricing structure, disbursement schedule, and some have work requirements. Signups for CSA shares begin in early winter by directly contacting the farm.

Is a CSA right for you?

• Do you like to eat lots of fresh vegetables?
• Are you interested in trying new things?
• Do you cook at home at least 4 times a week?

Questions to ask the farmers:

• How much produce is in a share?
• What vegetables (and fruits) are to be expected?
• How many weeks is the share for?
• When and where are shares picked up or delivered?
• Are the shares pre-packed, or do members pack their own?
• What type of payment schedule is expected?
• What happens if a pick-up is missed?
• Does the CSA offer extra add-ons (eggs, dairy, meat, seafood, flowers)?
• Is there a volunteer work requirement?
• How long has the CSA been running?

Why Join a CSA?

• support a local farm
• get know the people who grow your food
• eat fresh, nutritious food
• eat seasonally
• get introduced to new foods
• learn more about your food and how it is grown
• invest in local agriculture and responsible farming practices
• reduce fossil fuel consumption used in food transport
• feel good about your food choices