CSA

We are now taking 2012 sign ups!!!

FAQ's

What is a CSA ?

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Members support the farm by buying their produce in advance, therefore helping us to cover the expense of growing our crops. In return you are guaranteed a share of our freshly harvested seasonal produce, picked within hours of your visit to the farm. This ensures that we can continue to offer our own community the freshest produce available while allowing you to know exactly where the food you eat comes from.

Why should I join a CSA?

Community… Be a part of what’s happening right here in your community! Support your local farms and see firsthand where your food comes from.

Health… Eating locally grown freshly harvested food is the basis of a healthy diet! Give yourself peace of mind knowing that you are eating the freshest foods possible,
harvested the day that you pick up.

Environment… because your food is not being shipped from another state or country, you are helping to lower our impact on the environment. According to the Us Census, only 1% of our population is actively farming, but keeping our environment healthy is everyone’s responsibility. By joining a CSA you know that you are doing your part to help.

Because it makes good financial sense!! A full share works out to less than $25.00 a week!!For that you get enough vegetables to feed a family of 4, for much less than you would spend in the grocery store.

Celebrate the seasons, bring your friends and families and join us! Share recipes, talk with us, learn and educate or ask us questions. Become a part of what you eat.

How does a CSA work?

Members sign up in advance and agree to pay a designated amount in return for a share of the weekly harvest during the picking season. This can vary from year to year. Members pick up their share at a designated site during the harvest season.

What do I get for my membership?

With your membership you are guaranteed the freshest seasonal produce available. Depending on your share size you will get whatever vegetables, herbs, and fresh cut flowers are currently available at the farm. Whatever wonderful things we harvest, you will take home with you.
In addition to our crops which have already been harvested, there will be pick your own opportunities as well as informative handouts, recipes, and useful ideas so that you can make the most of your weeks collection!
You will be able to fill your bag or bags every week with the wonderful assortment of the days harvested vegetables, herbs and flowers. Sweet corn is will be available at every pickup as soon as we start to harvest ( usually June 26th- but definitely for the 4th of July!) , but if you choose not to have it, simply fill your bag with some other wonderful item!
What does a share cost and when do I pick up?

A full season membership (20 weeks) runs from June to mid October

Full share- 2 bags per week, enough for a large family- $495.00

Half share- 1 bag per week - $295.00

** bags will be given at first pick up **

Flower shares (Beginning at the end of July) - 1 bouquet a week for 10 weeks - $100.00

Members can pick up once per week at the farm-

 Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. or
 Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00

Or At any of the farmers markets that we attend.

What will be in season when I pick up?

Availability depends on the growing season. However, we have been farming in Connecticut for many years, and can promise you that you will get a wonderful variety of produce to fill your bags!!

Here’s a sampling of what you may get-

SPRING:
Strawberries, lettuce, herbs, shelling peas, snap peas, salad greens, Pak choi and radish

SUMMER:
Fresh picked sweet corn- picked fresh every day! Tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, summer squash, eggplant, peppers, beans, garlic, onions, cucumbers, carrots, leeks, beets, pickling cucumbers ,kale, collards, and fresh herbs!

FALL:
all of the above plus cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, winter squash- from butternut to kabocha, turnips, pumpkins and potatoes

For more information on what we grow, please visit our Products page

We do our best to plant a good variety and to keep it coming from the start of the season to the very first frost and then some. Growing hundreds of varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers this list is not all inclusive!
In addition to all the wonderful veggies, we offer farm fresh eggs, homemade jams, and other local products such as honey, syrup and fruits from our friends throughout Connecticut at the farm stand.

We are continually expanding our culinary palette. We will do our best to make sure you know how to prepare the items you’ve chosen, and give you yummy preparation and serving ideas. However, if we’ve neglected to include something you can always ask us at pickup!

Have more questions?
Please feel free to call us at 860- 798 -7989 or email us at info@windhamgardensonline.com

Ready to sign up?

Print out our enrollment form and mail it in!

** if you would like to pay by credit card, please call us**