You are here:  Home | CSA's

CSA's

The definition of a CSA— Community Supported Agriculture
Subscription Produce Plan

CSA is a unique farming model with both social and economic benefits.  It connects the customer directly with a local farm and farmer, via buying shares, and indirectly with a community of people dedicated to sustainable living.  The system is based upon a desire to grow local economies, and protect and enrich agricultural land, all while providing great-tasting food.

Benefits of Community Supported Agriculture Programs (CSA’S)
Subscription Produce Plan

 1. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables—full of healthy nutrients grown by hands that love the land
2. High-quality Produce with varieties chosen for flavor and picked at peak ripeness
3. Helpful Recipes and tips for the commodities included in the pack
4. Knowing the Grower—NFF is committed to sustainable agriculture through a variety of IPM programs
5. Early Notification of other sales at the farm, plus periodic discounted specials on various farm activities
6. Discounted Price—Minimal of a 20% savings to customer

HOW does Nottawa Fruit Farm's Subscription Plan Work?

Nottawa Fruit Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture subscription program will provide 12 “packs” of fresh fruits and vegetables from June through October.  The value of each “pack” would be a minimum of $20 as per the market’s retail price for a total season cost of $240.  The cost to the customer at sign-up is $200-thus, a savings of 20% for the year.  If this sounds like too much produce at one time, may we suggest that you divide your share with a family member or friend.  (The benefit of this plan gives NFF a guaranteed market for its produce and the advanced payment helps cover early-season operational costs.)

HOW do I pick up my Specially—Prepared “Pack“ of Produce?

Deliveries would be provided to any pick-up site that has at least 5 subscribers--distance would be a determining factor whether packs could be delivered.  Otherwise, program participants would be responsible for picking up their ‘Pack” at the Farm Market on designated days.  Current plans are to have the following schedule:

JUNE - Two Pick-Ups or deliveries
JULY - Three Pick-Ups or deliveries
AUGUST - Three Pick-Ups or deliveries
SEPTEMBER - Three Pick-Ups or deliveries
OCTOBER - One Pick-Up or delivery

CSA Chart

View our Subscription Form page for details.
(For your convenience, it is Printer Friendly.)

If you have questions, please Contact Us.