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CSA Crop Shares
Let Us Grow for You
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership welcomes you to connect with the farm and people where your food is grown. In its simplest form a farm community member contributes a certain amount to the farm at the beginning of the growing season, when seeds, fertilizers and other resources are purchased and planted. In return you become a member of the farm and receive a weekly share of the best produce and herbs, along with some fruit that the farm has to offer; weekly newsletters with recipes; and opportunities to visit the farm for events such as farm potlucks. Sign up before March 1 for a discount on the total cost.
Participation in a CSA will introduce you to a truly seasonal way of eating. You will learn new recipes and will relish in the freshness of local produce, and become an expert in what produce is season. You can also count on a regular supply of traditional favorites.
How and When to Sign Up
Sign up by May 1, 2025 to enjoy the Full main season!
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CSA Box Pick up time is 12pm-6pm on Tuesday or Friday at all sites (Backyard Farmer and Hideaway Bakery close at 6pm)
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SPRING CSA begins mid-April and it lasts for 5 weeks, through mid-May.
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SUMMER (Main Season) CSA begins late-May and it lasts for 24 weeks, through October.
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FALL CSA begins in November and it lasts for 4 weeks, through the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Sign up by March 1 for an additional discount! Early sign ups directly contribute to the farm’s early season expenses, so thank you for considering being a part of our farm in this way.
Why CSA?
All crops are grown on our farm. Know who grows your produce and where it's grown.
We love growing for our crop share holders. This will be our 15th season!
Support local stewardship of farm land, a local family business, and respectful, inclusive work environments
Choose your pick up location, choose your size, choose your add-ons!
Eat economically-- crop shares contain 20% more on average than retail prices.
Eat fresh and chemical free! Produce is harvested the day before delivery. Our farm is free from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and GMOs.
Eat FUN! Take a food adventure with us and learn recipes from our weekly newsletter.
What's In a Crop Share?
Below are the crops we generally grow by season. They will vary depending on the year.
All Seasons
seasonal cooking greens, head lettuce, roots, culinary herbs
Early Summer (May - June)
arugula, snap peas, radish, kale, chard, bok choi, mustard greens, broccoli, carrots, beets, turnips, spinach, napa cabbage, lettuce, cilantro, strawberries
Mid Summer (July - August)
potatoes, green beans, green onions, cabbage, cauliflower, basil, tomatoes, oregano, flowers, strawberries, collards, parsley, kale
Late Summer (August - September)
tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, garlic, sweet corn, zucchini, cucumbers, dill, green beans, lettuce, celery, flowers, leeks, melons
Fall (October - November)
winter squash, roots (carrots, beets, storage potatoes, parsnip, rutabega), garlic, onions, apples, and return of early summer crops including broccoli, kale, spinach, lettuce, brussel sprouts
Sizes, Add-Ons, & Prices
Payment
Payment options are available including monthly installment plans. When you sign up on line you can choose electronic or check payment. The cost is less when you submit payment by March 1st.
The best payment option for the farm is for you to pay with one single payment as it gives the farm an early season income stream to purchase seeds, building materials and other essential resources to get the season started. If this is not possible, you may send in post dated checks for the whole season and we will deposit them the 1st week of each month. For single payment, pay online when you sign up or mail t0 the farm one check for full amount. For monthly installments, mail the farm five checks, one with today’s date and the others post dated for the 1st day of the following four months. Please make the checks out for the same amounts. Divide your total amount by five and enter that value to each check.
EBT/SNAP Payments are accepted! This year, double up bucks match the EBT payment– meaning EBT pays half and DUB pays the other half. At the end of online sign up and choose “EBT payment” , then email the farm with “EBT customer” in the title. We’ll send more information. Thanks!
CSA Working Member Shares
Want to have your hands directly involved in producing your food? Working Members volunteer on the farm 4 hours per week May- Nov in trade for a full CSA Harvest Share. Contact the farm in early March if interested!
Member Feedback
“This CSA has been outstanding. So well thought out. The amounts included are right on. I am a cooking instructor and caterer, so I really appreciate the fresh herbs, the specialty items, and the variety of items.”
Delivery Locations
Farm shares are delivered Wednesday or Friday to pick up sites at homes or businesses in the Eugene area. Choose a site on the sign up form that is convenient for you to pick up at in the evening on those days.
Wednesdays, May 8 – Nov 27
From 12-6 pm
Fridays, May 10 – Nov 27
From 12-6 pm
Member Pickup FAQs
What do I need to bring to pick up my share?
Bring your own bag to pick up your Crop Share. Leave the plastic totes at the pick up site.
What if I can't pick up my produce or I'm late?
For best quality, we recommend picking up your share as early as possible especially on hot summer days. In special circumstances, some pick up sites have the ability to leave your share until 10am the next day in good condition. Shares not picked up by the designated times are donated to the Relief Nursery or the First Place Family Center. Email the farm if you need to pick up your share late.
What if I'm on vacation?
Two deliveries per season may skipped with at least three days notice prior delivery day that you would not like to receive your share. Login to your account to request a vacation date or email the farm with the vacation date(s). We’ll credit your account $20 that you may use towards the purchase of add-on items or towards the purchase of a Fall CSA.
What if I want to add-on items?
To add-on items to your normal CSA box, login to your account and visit the online store. Add items to your cart. You should be able to use “credit” for your purchases if you have credit. In early June you’ll primarily find honey and enchilada sauce. Later in the season you’ll find 3-10 lb increments of peak season crops like tomatoes and cucumbers, offered to CSA members at wholesale prices.
Still have questions?