Download 2017 Farm Share/CSA Form Here to see prices and choices
Can I still sign up for garden deliveries for 2017?
Sorry, our delivery list is full for 2017. Please contact us if you would like to receive information for next season when the time comes.
What are my options for deliveries and when are they delivered?
We have a wide range of options and add-on packages. Click on the links below to see the deliver dates for each share. The share sizes and delivery dates for 2017 are as follows:
What is a CSA?
CSA stand for Community Supported Agriculture, sometimes referred to as a farm share. Community members buy a "share" of the farm during the winter months, providing seed money for the farmer to make garden plans and purchases. When the growing season arrives, the farmer provides a regular delivery of vegetables to the community members. Read more about the CSA model from Local Harvest.
How much does this cost?
The cost of the CSA depends on what size of a share you decide works best for you. Keep in mind that the true value of your share increases if you are able to freeze or preserve some of the items, if you can't eat them all. Freezing or properly storing certain items will keep you eating seasonally all year long. To see this year's prices, download the sign up form from the top of this page.
How is a CSA different than shopping at the farmers' market?
Both are successful ways to connect with local farmers, but CSA and the market are different.
The farmers' market is great for those who want certain items in particular amounts. You can pick and choose exactly what you want and decide how much you are getting. You might have to stand in line, or help us unload our truck when we're running late, but hopefully that's part of the fun!!
The CSA is a good fit for those who enjoy (or are willing to try!) a wide range of vegetables in a variety of ways. We plan our garden season around our CSA customers and make their share of the farm a priority. If you like to eat lots of different things, have the time to cook and eat a meal at home at least once or twice a week and have fun trying new recipes, a CSA membership might work well for you!
Where and how are the boxes delivered?
Currently delivery is available to homes and businesses in Algona. If you live out of town, boxes can also be picked up from the Algona Family YMCA or from our farm. For those picking up at the YMCA, any boxes not picked up with 24 hours will be donated. We deliver the boxes by car right to your door, along with recipes and cooking tips for that week's produce.
When are boxes delivered?
Tuesday is delivery day, with boxes delivered between 4 and 6 p.m.
When do deliveries begin?
This depends on which size share you chose for 2017. Dates are as follows:
Can I pick and chose what I get in my CSA box?
Due to the number of deliveries we make, we typically are unable to take special requests such as "no zucchini, please" and so on. If there are certain items you don't enjoy, it's a great opportunity for you to share those with a neighbor, family member or friend who does.
When do I receive my salsa or sauce package?
If you added an extra package onto your share, we will contact you to set up a time for delivery. Typically sauce and salsa packages are ready in August or September. If you have a date when it would be convenient to receive your package, please let us know.
Are you offering any new packages this year?
This year we are offering a Fall Stock Up Package, available in November, featuring great Thanksgiving items like pie pumpkins, winter squash, potatoes, fall root vegetables and greens. An exact date for delivery will be arranged in the fall. Cost will be $30.
What is in the box?
The contents of your box will vary from week to week, depending on what is in season. Each box includes a list of what is included and some recipe ideas. The first four weeks are very green and leafy with lots of spinach, greens, salad mix and lettuce. We eventually work into peas, greens beans, onions, peppers, tomatoes, basil, sweet corn, potatoes, squash, cucumbers and many other items. We try to grow a tasty mix of garden favorites, like red tomatoes, potatoes and cucumbers with a few interesting things like purple cauliflower, edamame and Red Russian kale.
May I come and tour the farm?
Farm tours are available - please contact in advance to let us know when you would like to visit.
Can I give a CSA as a gift?
Yes! A CSA share is a great gift, just be sure that the location is within our delivery area. Contact us for a gift certificate if you like.
How do I reserve a share for the 2017 growing season?
Shares are sold out for the 2017 season. Please watch for information about the 2018 season in January.
Can I still sign up for garden deliveries for 2017?
Sorry, our delivery list is full for 2017. Please contact us if you would like to receive information for next season when the time comes.
What are my options for deliveries and when are they delivered?
We have a wide range of options and add-on packages. Click on the links below to see the deliver dates for each share. The share sizes and delivery dates for 2017 are as follows:
- Whole Season Share (Half or Full box sizes): Begins May 30, with deliveries every Tuesday through October 3. Please note that there will be no delivery on Tuesday, July 4, due to the holiday. Click here for whole season full or half season shares.
- Every Other Week Share (Half or Full sizes): You will be assigned an "odd" or "even" week, so your delivery dates will depend on that assignment. In general, every other week members will receive boxes for nine weeks June through early October. Click here for Even Week Delivery Dates. Click here for Odd Week Delivery Dates.
- Great Greens: Deliveries begin May 30, with deliveries every Tuesday for five weeks through June 27. See Great Greens Delivery Dates here.
- Summer's Best: Deliveries begin July 11 with deliveries every Tuesday for 8 weeks through August 29. See Summer's Best Delivery Dates here.
- Fall Flavors: Deliveries begin September 5 with deliveries every Tuesday for 5 weeks through October 3. Click here for Fall Flavors Delivery Dates.
- Salsa Package: Deliveries are arranged in August or September
- Sauce Package: Deliveries are arranged in August or September
- Fall Stock Up Package: Deliveries are arranged in November
What is a CSA?
CSA stand for Community Supported Agriculture, sometimes referred to as a farm share. Community members buy a "share" of the farm during the winter months, providing seed money for the farmer to make garden plans and purchases. When the growing season arrives, the farmer provides a regular delivery of vegetables to the community members. Read more about the CSA model from Local Harvest.
How much does this cost?
The cost of the CSA depends on what size of a share you decide works best for you. Keep in mind that the true value of your share increases if you are able to freeze or preserve some of the items, if you can't eat them all. Freezing or properly storing certain items will keep you eating seasonally all year long. To see this year's prices, download the sign up form from the top of this page.
How is a CSA different than shopping at the farmers' market?
Both are successful ways to connect with local farmers, but CSA and the market are different.
The farmers' market is great for those who want certain items in particular amounts. You can pick and choose exactly what you want and decide how much you are getting. You might have to stand in line, or help us unload our truck when we're running late, but hopefully that's part of the fun!!
The CSA is a good fit for those who enjoy (or are willing to try!) a wide range of vegetables in a variety of ways. We plan our garden season around our CSA customers and make their share of the farm a priority. If you like to eat lots of different things, have the time to cook and eat a meal at home at least once or twice a week and have fun trying new recipes, a CSA membership might work well for you!
Where and how are the boxes delivered?
Currently delivery is available to homes and businesses in Algona. If you live out of town, boxes can also be picked up from the Algona Family YMCA or from our farm. For those picking up at the YMCA, any boxes not picked up with 24 hours will be donated. We deliver the boxes by car right to your door, along with recipes and cooking tips for that week's produce.
When are boxes delivered?
Tuesday is delivery day, with boxes delivered between 4 and 6 p.m.
When do deliveries begin?
This depends on which size share you chose for 2017. Dates are as follows:
- Whole Season Share (Half or Full): Begins May 30, with deliveries every Tuesday through October 3. Please note that there will be no delivery on Tuesday, July 4.
- Every Other Week Share (Half or Full): You will be assigned an "odd" or "even" week, so your delivery dates will depend on that assignment. In general, every other week members will receive boxes for nine weeks June through early October.
- Great Greens: Deliveries begin May 30, with deliveries every Tuesday for five weeks through June 27.
- Summer's Best: Deliveries begin July 11 with deliveries every Tuesday for 8 weeks through August 29.
- Fall Flavors: Deliveries begin September 5 with deliveries every Tuesday for 5 weeks through October 3.
Can I pick and chose what I get in my CSA box?
Due to the number of deliveries we make, we typically are unable to take special requests such as "no zucchini, please" and so on. If there are certain items you don't enjoy, it's a great opportunity for you to share those with a neighbor, family member or friend who does.
When do I receive my salsa or sauce package?
If you added an extra package onto your share, we will contact you to set up a time for delivery. Typically sauce and salsa packages are ready in August or September. If you have a date when it would be convenient to receive your package, please let us know.
Are you offering any new packages this year?
This year we are offering a Fall Stock Up Package, available in November, featuring great Thanksgiving items like pie pumpkins, winter squash, potatoes, fall root vegetables and greens. An exact date for delivery will be arranged in the fall. Cost will be $30.
What is in the box?
The contents of your box will vary from week to week, depending on what is in season. Each box includes a list of what is included and some recipe ideas. The first four weeks are very green and leafy with lots of spinach, greens, salad mix and lettuce. We eventually work into peas, greens beans, onions, peppers, tomatoes, basil, sweet corn, potatoes, squash, cucumbers and many other items. We try to grow a tasty mix of garden favorites, like red tomatoes, potatoes and cucumbers with a few interesting things like purple cauliflower, edamame and Red Russian kale.
May I come and tour the farm?
Farm tours are available - please contact in advance to let us know when you would like to visit.
Can I give a CSA as a gift?
Yes! A CSA share is a great gift, just be sure that the location is within our delivery area. Contact us for a gift certificate if you like.
How do I reserve a share for the 2017 growing season?
Shares are sold out for the 2017 season. Please watch for information about the 2018 season in January.
