Who is in charge of the Columbus Circle CSA?

You are. The CSA is member-run. That means members meet the produce truck, organized veggies and fruits for fellow members, and help distribute produce each week.

What is required of members?

Members need to volunteer at least 4 hours per season, usually by helping to distribute produce each week.

How often will i get my produce?

Member come pick up their produce one day a week.

Why do I have to pay for the entire season before I receive any produce?

Your payment helps the farmer plant his crops for the year. Your support keeps organic farmers in business, and organic produce accessible to city residents.

How much produce will I get?

The amount of produce you receive each week will vary, but in general a share will be enough organic produce for two people. There is a lot of variety from week to week, and things really change as the growing season progresses. A CSA share is a great options for people who like lots of variety in their diet and are interested in trying new foods from time to time. In a sense, members are investing in a farmer, and will yield a percentage of what he or she grows. In a good year, this can be a lot of tomatoes. During a bad growing year, you may not receive all the produce you could hope for.

What other products are available?

Fruit shares are also available on a weekly basis. Members may also order weekly or biweekly dairy products like eggs, cheese, and yogurt. Specialty items like honey, granola, and fresh meat are available three times per season.

How long is the season?

Our season is 20 weeks.

When do I pick up my produce?

The pickup day for the 2008 season is Thursday, from 4-7 pm.

What kinds of vegetables will I receive?

This really varies depending on the time of year, but this year members received the following:

Early summer: lettuce, salad greens, radishes, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, beets
Mid-summer: lettuce, salad greens, chard, peppers, potatoes, cucumber, zucchini, napa cabbage, various greens
Late summer: lettuce, salad green, tomatoes, peppers, bok choy, carrots, radishes, green beans, potatoes, celery root, squash, arugula

How do I join?
Download the membership form, print it out, and mail it in with a deposit, or a check for your full season share.

How can I get more involved in the CSA?

Become a member of the core group, which runs the day-to-day operations of the CSA. We need your help organizing the group, running the distribution schedule, and with any number of tasks.

What if I still have questions?

Send us an email: columbuscirclecsa@hotmail.com