COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
Thank you so much for your interest in our CSA program! To learn more, or join our CSA, please:
- Look through this webpage to see if our CSA is a good fit.
- Read our CSA Membership Agreement here.
- Purchase a CSA share here.
What is a CSA?
A CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) is a partnership between a farm and its community. CSA members pay a fee at the start of the growing season, which supports fair wages for farmers, ecological growing practices, and the cost of seeds, equipment and growing infrastructure.
In return, CSA members receive a weekly share of delicious, fresh and diverse crops on the farm, which are delivered to weekly pick-up locations in Guelph, Mississauga, Cambridge and Milton.
A CSA is a great way to support a sustainable food system, reduce food waste, participate in community, and have a closer relationship with what you are eating.
How it works
As a CSA member, you will receive:
- A weekly selection of seven freshly harvested types of veggies. We offer a curated ‘farmer’s choice’ each week, but you can customize your selection each week based on your preferences.
- A newsletter that will be emailed out a few days in advance of each weekly pickup, with information on your share, recipe suggestions, and farm updates.
- A ‘vegetable guide’, which includes crop-specific information on how to store produce so that it lasts, as well as cooking tips. See an example here.
- The ability to purchase add-ons for any week, in case you want extra veggies. We are also starting to offer fresh-cut flowers and fruit (including raspberries, blackberries, currants and grapes), which are available as an add-on purchase for CSA members only.
What our members are saying:
Mary Ngo
“This experience was fantastic. It was a total win-win to both support local, as well as to receive such fresh, gorgeous produce at the same time. The best part for me was that it pulled me out of my usual produce rut and got me excited to see previews of what was coming and come up with fun meal plans accordingly each week!”
Julie Read
“This was an amazing experience! We were blown away by the quality, incredible taste and variety of produce we received each week! The farm fresh produce contributed to months of creativity and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. I especially enjoyed finding new favourite vegetables to fall in love with, like Delicata squash. Wow!! I miss our CSA box and I’m already looking to next year!”
Emma & Danielle
“We loved our first experience being a CSA member! The variety offered was interesting and different, we enjoyed trying so many new things. Feeling a connection to the food we ate and supporting local farming was really special to us and we can’t wait to support the farm for many more seasons to come.”
CSA Shares
Our crop plan includes an abundant and diverse variety of produce. This includes :
- Seasonal stables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, peas, beans, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, eggplant and winter squash.
- Greens such as arugula, lettuce, spinach, kale, collards, chard, bok choy and salad mixes.
- Aromatics such as garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, fennel and celery.
- Root veggies such as carrots, beets, parsnip, sweet potato, radish, rutabaga, celeriac and turnip.
- Herbs such as basil, thyme, cilantro, parsley and dill.
- Specialty items such as okra, bitter melon, malabar spinach, amaranth greens and serrano peppers.
Regular Share (30 weeks)
$987 (averages to $32.90/week)
- Most supportive option for the farm.
- Receive a large variety of veggies and fruit throughout the season.
- Feeds 2-4 people generously.
- Weekly pick-ups from May 11th until December 4th.
Bi-weekly Share (15 weeks)
$493.50 (averages to $32.90/week)
- Participate & support the farm for a full season, but with a smaller amount of produce.
- Good option for a single person or household that doesn’t consume many veggies.
- Bi-weekly pick-ups from May 11th until December 4th.
Partial CSA Shares
Partial CSA shares are available for those who want to participate in the CSA for just part of the season. Multiples can be purchased buy one person (for example, you could purchase both the spring and fall shares). All partial shares are weekly pick-ups.
Spring Share
$197.40 ($32.90/week)
- 6 weeks of the earliest, most tender greens and other cool weather veggies.
- Runs from May 11th-June 19th.
Summer Share
$592.20 ($32.90/week)
- 18 weeks of main-season, heat-loving crops.
- Runs from June 22nd-October 23rd.
Fall Share
$197.40 ($32.90/week)
- 6 weeks of hearty veggies, greens and aromatics.
- Runs from October 26th-Dec 4th.
FAQ’s
What are the pick-up locations and times?
Tuesday: Mississauga (near Tenth Ln W/Britannia Rd) from 4-7PM
Tuesday: At the farm in Milton (near Appleby Ln/Derry Rd) from 4:30-7PM
Wednesday: Guelph (near Gordon St/Clair Rd) from 3:45-7PM
Wednesday: Guelph (near Stevenson St S/Grange St) from 4-7PM
Thursdays: Guelph (Junction) from 3:45-7PM
Thursdays: Cambridge (Hespler) from 4:15-7PM
*all pick-ups are self-serve, CSA shares will be prepacked & labelled, just bring a bag to unload your share!
*after the daylight savings time change in November, pickups will be open about an hour earlier.
How is the price set?
Bhūmiyinda Farm is a Community Supported Business. The CSA program generates 95% of our revenue, and it fully supports the farm. The price of the CSA program reflects what it takes to cover the operating expenses of our business, and provide fair labour wages. You can see a copy of our budget here.
What if there is a vegetable I don’t eat?
We use a software program called GrownBy that allows you to customize your CSA shares. Each week you will receive an email a few days before your pick-up with a link to make any swaps to your weekly selection.
What if I’m away for a week?
You can either have a friend pick up your box for you, pick up your box at the farm another day that week, or receive 7 credits for purchasing ‘add-ons’ at another time (limited to once per season). A week’s notice via email is necessary for making these adjustments. Overall, we want you to get your veggies and will be as accommodating as possible!
What if I want more than 7 items in my share?
For folks who want a larger share, there will be available items that can be purchased as add-ons for any week.
How do I know if a CSA is for me?
The CSA program is for folks who want to support a local ecological farm, and who are excited about trying a diverse variety of vegetables! While we do offer the ability to swap items in your weekly share, the CSA is designed for people who like trying new types of veggies, and who want to make fresh produce a part of their daily life. If you are someone who prefers to stick to just a few types of veggies, or doesn’t cook a lot, then the farmer’s market may be a better fit.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. If the full upfront cost presents a financial barrier, please be in touch! We offer monthly payment plans.
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