OUR CSA PROGRAM FOR THE 2022 SEASON IS OPEN!
Vegetable Baskets: What is Community Shared Agriculture (CSA)?
A CSA member is someone who is purchasing and consuming “a share” of the vegetables grown by a farmer through the growing season!
CSA members share in the bounty of our farm and celebrate eating with the seasons!
Members share some of the risks associated with each season. For example if there is a new insect pest that damages one of our crop, your shares would contain less of that vegetable. However, usually on diverse farms like ours there is another vegetable that produces more than expected and will make up for any loss.
As a member you pay your membership before the season begins so that we, the farmers, can use the money to buy seeds and the supplies we will need to grow your vegetables. The best time to sign up is before the growing season starts (January-April) when the farmers have more time to do administrative tasks, and are buying supplies for the season. However, we accept members until our program is full.
CSA members will enjoy free home delivery in Brockville or they can pick up a selection of in-season fresh organically grown vegetables from our farm every week from June until end of October.
Vegetable Baskets: What is Community Shared Agriculture (CSA)?
A CSA member is someone who is purchasing and consuming “a share” of the vegetables grown by a farmer through the growing season!
CSA members share in the bounty of our farm and celebrate eating with the seasons!
Members share some of the risks associated with each season. For example if there is a new insect pest that damages one of our crop, your shares would contain less of that vegetable. However, usually on diverse farms like ours there is another vegetable that produces more than expected and will make up for any loss.
As a member you pay your membership before the season begins so that we, the farmers, can use the money to buy seeds and the supplies we will need to grow your vegetables. The best time to sign up is before the growing season starts (January-April) when the farmers have more time to do administrative tasks, and are buying supplies for the season. However, we accept members until our program is full.
CSA members will enjoy free home delivery in Brockville or they can pick up a selection of in-season fresh organically grown vegetables from our farm every week from June until end of October.
What's in a share?
- 22 weekly pick ups of fresh, organically grown vegetables, from June until the end of October.
- 5 or more different seasonal vegetable items per week. We grow 30+ type of vegetables including our signature salad blend and other staples, such as tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, kale, beets, broccoli, squash, garlic, cucumbers, herbs and more. We will mix things up as much as we can, to make sure you won't have to eat the exact same vegetables week after week.
- You can expect to find these vegetables in your share:
June: Lettuce, Bok choy, Peas, Radish, Spinach, Salad mix, Japanese Turnip, Kale, Cherry Tomatoes
July: Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Herbs, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Onions, Salad mix, Swiss Chard, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini, Garlic
August: Beans, Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Herbs, Lettuce, Onions, Pepper, Salad mix, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Melon
September Beans, Beets, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Herbs, Kale, Onions, Pepper, Radish, Salad mix, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Zucchini,
October: Lettuce, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Herbs, Kale, Kohlrabi, Onions, Pepper, Radish, Salad mix, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes
How much does it cost?
Regular Share (Weekly) CSA - for a family of 2-4
- 22 weeks June through end of October - $580
- 11 weeks mid-June through end of October - $320
How do I pay?
We prefer that our members pay in full at the time of signing up. This will help us purchasing seeds and supplies for the season.
Payments can also be made up to 2 installments. The first installment should be made at time of sign-up and the final installment should be dated no later than August 15th. CSA shares must be paid-in-full by August 15th to ensure delivery of your CSA share. Please let us know if you would like to make alternative payment arrangements, we are very flexible and understanding.
Payments may be made by:
We prefer that our members pay in full at the time of signing up. This will help us purchasing seeds and supplies for the season.
Payments can also be made up to 2 installments. The first installment should be made at time of sign-up and the final installment should be dated no later than August 15th. CSA shares must be paid-in-full by August 15th to ensure delivery of your CSA share. Please let us know if you would like to make alternative payment arrangements, we are very flexible and understanding.
Payments may be made by:
- e-transfer (preferred) through on-line banking sent to addisonorganics@gmail.com
- cheque (made out to Addison Gardens, 10012 County road 29, Addison, ON K0E 1A0).
- cash (please arrange a personal meeting with Zoltan at the farm 647-835-3094)
Where can I pick up?
Ottawa Farmers' Market, LANSDOWNE location (1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa) on Sunday 9am-3pm
At the farm (10012 County Road 29, Addison) on Thursday from 5-7pm
Free home delivery is available in Brockville (Wednesday 5pm-8pm).
Ottawa Farmers' Market, LANSDOWNE location (1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa) on Sunday 9am-3pm
At the farm (10012 County Road 29, Addison) on Thursday from 5-7pm
Free home delivery is available in Brockville (Wednesday 5pm-8pm).
How many people does each share feed?
Regular share: will feed a veggie loving couple or a small family.
Keep it in mind that every households' eating habits are different, so this is just a general guideline.
Regular share: will feed a veggie loving couple or a small family.
Keep it in mind that every households' eating habits are different, so this is just a general guideline.