Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between growers and eaters. At the beginning of the growing season, CSA “members” enter an agreement/subscription with the farmer to supply a share of a season's worth of vegetables.
Typically, some or all of the cost of the subscription is paid up front, which helps the farmer with financing for the year. It also provides a secure market, allowing the farmer to do what they do best – grow nutritious, great-tasting food. There are many variations and types of CSAs, so be sure to check out a few to see which one suits you best.
Bluegrass Farm, Jasper
Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada
unique Winter CSA includes fall root veggies & storage crops, freshly harvested greens from heated greenhouses
10 biweekly baskets from October through March
pickup in Perth, Ottawa, Kemptville or at the farm in Jasper (15 min from Smiths Falls & Merrickville)
contact Leela at 613-275-2639 or [email protected]
www.bluegrassfarm.ca (sign up online to be notified when 2016/17 winter shares go on sale)
C'est La Vie Farm, 4755 Tatlock Rd. Clayton
weekly home delivered food boxes running from July to October.
includes organic heirloom seasonal vegetables, greens, herbs & sunflower bouquets
contact Nathalie at 613-875-8473 or [email protected]
www.cestlaviefarm.ca
Heritage Harvest Farm, RR #2 Jasper
farm gate pick up. Inquire for possibilities of pick up locations
year round, full diet CSA (includes meat, eggs, bread and produce 52 weeks of the year!)
contact Angie at 613-702-4128 or by e-mail [email protected]
details can be found on our blog at http://heritageharvestfarms.com
Indian Creek Orchard Gardens, 919 Sugar Bush Road, Pakenham
16 & 20 week CSA farm shares, start June 14 to end of Oct.
pick-up locations in Carleton Place, Almonte, at farm. Delivery option also available.
sign up online or by e-mail: [email protected], 613-914-7444
www.indiancreekorchard.ca
Miller's Bay Farm, 65 Rideau Ferry Rd., Lombardy
weekly food boxes running from July through October (15 weeks)
includes seasonal vegetables and fruits
large and small shares available, pick up at farm
please e-mail [email protected]
www.millersbayfarm.com
PathBack Farms, 798 Rae Road, Almonte
weekly CSA (14 weeks), starting end of June
non-certified organic vegetables, farm pick up only
call John at 613-794-7334
Rock-N-Horse Farm, 1267 Rae Road, Almonte
14 week share starts July to end of Sept
farm pickup only
optional meat, eggs, preserves etc available
contact Arlee or Diane at 613-256-6117
www.rocknhorsefarm.ca
Seanic Farms, 437 Poonamalie Side Road, Smiths Falls
weekly from June 28 - Oct. 25 (18 weeks)
full and half shares
pick up at farm, in-town deliveries possible
optional Highland Beef available
contact Carole or Roy at 613-283-3739
[email protected]
Stony Brae Farm, 111 Rutherford Side Road, Perth
ecologically grown vegetables & fruit harvest boxes
full season: 32 weeks, half season: 16 weeks
full share (family) and half share (single or couple) sizes available
pick up or delivery in the Perth area
contact Greg Farrow at 613-264-8015 or [email protected]
www.facebook.com/StonyBraeFarm
Sylvia's Plant Place, 2172 Upper Fourth Conc., Bathurst, Perth
weekly bouquet of fresh, locally grown flowers
June 24th to September 2nd, 11 weeks for $120 ($12 a week with one free bouquet)
pick up Fridays all day at Cafe Bean in Perth, or Saturday mornings at the Perth Farmers' Market
contact Sylvia at 613-267-7365
www.sylviasplantplace.ca
Two Rivers Local Food Basket, Gallipeau Centre, Smiths Falls
18 weeks, June 28th through October
pick up locations in Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Merrickville, Kemptville
vegetables, tree fruits & berries grown by 24 area small scale farmers; grocery additions (local meats, dairy etc.) available thru online ordering system
contact 613-205-1328 or by e-mail [email protected]
www.tworiversfoodhub.com
Waratah Downs Organic Farm, 3444 Scotch Line Perth
Certified Organic, diverse mixture of fresh delicious vegetables
small and medium size shares with add-ons
delivery to Perth, all around Ottawa and surrounding towns, depending on demand
contact John at 613-267-7050 or [email protected]
www.waratahdowns.com