What is a C.S.A. Program? How to run your own.

We just finished packing our last C.S.A (week 14) today and we have had so many questions on what it is all about and how we manage ours, so let's get into it! Remember, this is only " the way we do it" but I hope it helps give you some idea's on how you can run your own. Please feel free to ask any questions that have not already been answered in the video, in the comment section below. This is a fantastic program, and it not only helps with getting your product out there and known to the public, but it also educates your customer on healthy eating and the different types of produce that is out there. Thanks for watching everyone!

[bsofar]

We've been in a farmshare for three years, even though we garden at home. Ours is $250 for 10 weeks in Spring and $150 for six weeks in the Fall. They have high-tunnels, so their produce is earlier than ours and the 10 weeks is winding down about the time our home garden has ramped up. Plus, they offer things that we don't grow. We drive to the farm and the food is in big bins with a note card attached that tells you how much to take and they have scales nearby. You bring your own bags. The thing I love is that if there is a glut of summer squash, Tara just says, if you can use it, take more. Or if some veggies are not as gorgeous, or have funky shapes, there's just a free bin. What a nice bonus that is. We found our farmshare after Tara gave a talk on her farm at a Master Gardener class. I love getting to hear how you operate your CSA.

[highergroundfarm]

Great video and information ladies!! Congrats on another successful CSA season for you and your customers. That is a lot of hard work by all of you sitting on that floor. Another beautiful harvest. You all deserve a break and a little vacation! Thanks for sharing!

[KikiPhi]

Wow look at all of your delicious produce! Thank you so much for sharing 💖🌱🌞

[lewdis]

thank you for explaining the csa in detail. maybe show us your poultry operation? you all do an excellent job at informing your viewers.

[shadesofgreen]

🌶️🥒🍅 hello ladies !! another awesome day on the farm. i am in awe of your C.S.A. program it truly amazes me how much stuff you give them each week !! thanks for the information and advice 👨‍🌾🎥👍✝

[robs]

Now that's how it's done! We joined a CSA and paid the same fee you charge, our experience was horrible. It was like they took all the good product to market and gleaned the leftovers for the CSA. 3/4 of every box went in our compost bin. We're not picky, that wasn't the problem. Your boxes look beautiful. You have set the bar high. Thank you.

[Verdiz]

Great job ladies, God bless yours 🙏, it isn't all about the money, it is because you all do it for the people, to help them keeping healthy and that's the love you share from the heart. Best regards from The Netherlands 🧡

[cissabiac]

Hi, I really got inspired to start CSA in my farm in Bahia, Brazil. Thank you so much for the great content and step by step details. Really helped me to give structure to the plan. Lots of love. <3

[dandavatsdasa]

Exciting!
Great when you know how to get those vegetables grown!

[chelinfusco]

Great video with excellent information. We always look forward to your videos and we understand when you can't post. But this video is full of awesome information and so much beautiful produce. Take care and get some deserved rest.

[theirishmammy]

Thank you guys so much! So informative and great tips for me setting up my own CSA at work. I can totally understand how it could be exhausting though 😱. Will let you know how I’m doing when I get mine set up.

[CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Now this is how you Git-R-Done! My two awesome ladies showing how they work a CSA from start to end. These folks in your program shonuff get the best veggies in the world!! Good idea on going out on your own. Like you said they will know where it all came from and not have to guess at it. Hey Haili got some duct tape? Fix Patti knee so she will not be cold anymore.. LOL. Yes Mam I can see you being glad and sad at the same time at the end of these. 14 weeks is a lot of food no doubt. Awesome job done here ladies on showing and telling us how all this works. You two are the best!! 💓💓Hope you both have a great weekend!

[Willow_and_Sage]

Ontario! My home sweet home! I miss it even though BC is beautiful. We are moving back out there soon.. hopefully.

[adampetherick]

That is a good idea supporting Loco farmers and Growers

[RickMarshallMaps]

Thanks for the video. Very interesting

[Jean-tton]

About how many pounds of produce/varieties per box do you try to include in each share? Thank you for this video!! So helpful and informative!

[jackosallotment]

This is bloody amazing I do wish I lived over there near to you! You’d be sick of me by now it’s a great way to get kids involved especially with different veg and recipes etc I never really ate courgettes (zucchini over your way) or butternut squash now I love em great work gals keep it up cheers 🍻

[ajayrky]

I am an Indian city guy and it is kinda difficult for me to understand this program however it sounds fascinating and exhausting

[hitmissesjackpots]

How do you price the vegetables/etc.?  What quantity do you offer of Specifically.

[adampetherick]

Wow that's cheaper than the grocery stores good job ever since I grow my own vegetables the grocery store doesn't taste the same