Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
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CSAs can take many forms, but essentially they are community supported farms in which members contribute to farming projects, usually by way of membership fees, in exchange for fresh, local produce. The concept came to the United States from Europe in the 1980s. They are a great way to take advantage of fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables, herbs, and more while supporting nearby farms. Each one is different, some offer pickup locations in urban areas, some offer only farm-based pickups. See the list below for local CSAs and find one that is right for you. Still on the fence? Take the quiz and bust some CSA Myths -> "Is a CSA For Me?"
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Check out the video to the right for a quick visual of what a CSA is all about.
For more information on CSAs, have a look at this excerpt from Suzanne DeMuth’s book, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): An Annotated Bibliography and Resource Guide. Or check out some neat infographics on Fix.com. Don’t live in Montgomery County? Find a CSA anywhere in the country at Local Harvest. CSA Farms in Montgomery County (* denotes a farm that has started on land leased through our Land Link program) |
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Amaranth Acres
Organically grown vegetables available through this CSA are a combination of ethnic Indian vegetables along with greens, regular summer vegetables and herbs. Pickup locations are at the Farm, Germantown and Rockville. More locations can be added if needed. Information about the CSA and how to signup is available here.
info@amaranthacres.com
indhu@amaranthacres.com
Organically grown vegetables available through this CSA are a combination of ethnic Indian vegetables along with greens, regular summer vegetables and herbs. Pickup locations are at the Farm, Germantown and Rockville. More locations can be added if needed. Information about the CSA and how to signup is available here.
info@amaranthacres.com
indhu@amaranthacres.com
One Acre Farm
Boyds, MD
Kicking off our 11th season serving locations around Montgomery County and in Capitol Hill. We are a Certified Naturally Grown farm and give tours throughout the season to show our growing process. We grow a diverse mix of vegetables for our CSA share as well as raise money to deliver produce to Manna Food Center.
Michael Protas
michael@oneacrefarm.com
Boyds, MD
Kicking off our 11th season serving locations around Montgomery County and in Capitol Hill. We are a Certified Naturally Grown farm and give tours throughout the season to show our growing process. We grow a diverse mix of vegetables for our CSA share as well as raise money to deliver produce to Manna Food Center.
Michael Protas
michael@oneacrefarm.com
Plow and Stars Farm
Poolesville, MD
A year-round, free-choice CSA practicing organic growing methods with weekly on-farm pick up offering vegetables, fruit, flowers, pasture raised eggs, pasture raised meat and honey. You-pick options for members throughout the season.
Amanda Cather and Mark Walter
plowandstarsfarm@gmail.com
Poolesville, MD
A year-round, free-choice CSA practicing organic growing methods with weekly on-farm pick up offering vegetables, fruit, flowers, pasture raised eggs, pasture raised meat and honey. You-pick options for members throughout the season.
Amanda Cather and Mark Walter
plowandstarsfarm@gmail.com
Common Root Farm
Derwood, MD
Local. Fresh. Regenerative. Common Root Farm near Derwood and Olney, MD is offering a diversified CSA for 2019.
Allow Erica and Ryan to grow, harvest, and curate a selection of delicious and nutritious vegetables for you and your family. Seasonal eating at its best!
We use regenerative practices free from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Methods include low-till, crop rotation, and using permanent beds to bolster soil life which in turn leads to more nutritious vegetables and continually improving soil.
Pick-up is available on-farm and at a few locations in Olney. Delivery available upon request. Please visit our website, www.commonrootfarm.com for more details.
farmer@commonrootfarm.com
(301) 639-8316
18021 Bowie Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855
Derwood, MD
Local. Fresh. Regenerative. Common Root Farm near Derwood and Olney, MD is offering a diversified CSA for 2019.
Allow Erica and Ryan to grow, harvest, and curate a selection of delicious and nutritious vegetables for you and your family. Seasonal eating at its best!
We use regenerative practices free from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Methods include low-till, crop rotation, and using permanent beds to bolster soil life which in turn leads to more nutritious vegetables and continually improving soil.
Pick-up is available on-farm and at a few locations in Olney. Delivery available upon request. Please visit our website, www.commonrootfarm.com for more details.
farmer@commonrootfarm.com
(301) 639-8316
18021 Bowie Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855
Your Chef’s Table Farm*
Brookville, MD
Your Chef’s Table is a small farm in Montgomery County founded by trained personal chef Russ Testa. We offer fresh, hyper-local, Certified Naturally Grown vegetables and pasture-raised eggs and chicken on a weekly basis through our market credit program. Meal kits, which include recipes and ingredients from Your Chef's Table and other local farms, are also available at all pickup locations. Pickup is available year round at the Brookeville Beer Farm in Brookeville and at St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring. Beginning in Spring 2017, we will offer pickup at the Olney Farmers Market in Olney, Md. and at our on-farm stand in Brookeville. More information is available on our website, www.yourchefstable.net.
Russ Testa
russ@yourchefstable.net
202.236.4085
Brookville, MD
Your Chef’s Table is a small farm in Montgomery County founded by trained personal chef Russ Testa. We offer fresh, hyper-local, Certified Naturally Grown vegetables and pasture-raised eggs and chicken on a weekly basis through our market credit program. Meal kits, which include recipes and ingredients from Your Chef's Table and other local farms, are also available at all pickup locations. Pickup is available year round at the Brookeville Beer Farm in Brookeville and at St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring. Beginning in Spring 2017, we will offer pickup at the Olney Farmers Market in Olney, Md. and at our on-farm stand in Brookeville. More information is available on our website, www.yourchefstable.net.
Russ Testa
russ@yourchefstable.net
202.236.4085
5 a Day CSA
Beltsville, MD
Join us for a season filled with organically grown vegetables and berries and meals packed with fresh flavors from herbs, vegetables, and berries.For us, farming is about planting new seeds, harvesting new produce and enjoying dishes sourced from home and classically trained chefs around the world. Each year we introduce you to vegetables and herbs enjoyed around the world. And we bring the heat, in the heat, with a variety of peppers- sweet and spicy- to keep the flavors up and the salt shaker down.
(301) 595-0379
www.5adaycsa.com
Beltsville, MD
Join us for a season filled with organically grown vegetables and berries and meals packed with fresh flavors from herbs, vegetables, and berries.For us, farming is about planting new seeds, harvesting new produce and enjoying dishes sourced from home and classically trained chefs around the world. Each year we introduce you to vegetables and herbs enjoyed around the world. And we bring the heat, in the heat, with a variety of peppers- sweet and spicy- to keep the flavors up and the salt shaker down.
(301) 595-0379
www.5adaycsa.com
Red Wiggler Community Farm
Germantown, MD
Founded in 1996 and certified organic, our mission is to be a sustainable farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn and grow healthy food. A third of our total yield is distributed to low income residents in Montgomery County. Volunteer and educational opportunities are available.
On farm pick up only, with pick-your-own flowers and herbs available all season long. Learn more at www.redwiggler.org/csa
Darlene Richardson
csa@redwiggler.org
301.916.2216
Germantown, MD
Founded in 1996 and certified organic, our mission is to be a sustainable farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn and grow healthy food. A third of our total yield is distributed to low income residents in Montgomery County. Volunteer and educational opportunities are available.
On farm pick up only, with pick-your-own flowers and herbs available all season long. Learn more at www.redwiggler.org/csa
Darlene Richardson
csa@redwiggler.org
301.916.2216
Rocklands Farm
Montevideo Road
Poolesville, MD
A CSA on a historic property, growing berries, vegetables, eggs and pastured meats. Growing grapes and producing our own wine as well. On farm event hosting.
Greg and Anna Glenn
rocklandsfarm@gmail.com
301.825.8075
Montevideo Road
Poolesville, MD
A CSA on a historic property, growing berries, vegetables, eggs and pastured meats. Growing grapes and producing our own wine as well. On farm event hosting.
Greg and Anna Glenn
rocklandsfarm@gmail.com
301.825.8075
Query Mill Hill Farm
Darnestown, MD
Growing organically (not-certified), emphasizing American heirlooms and the best Asian and European varieties.
Mark Israel
301.926.8602
Darnestown, MD
Growing organically (not-certified), emphasizing American heirlooms and the best Asian and European varieties.
Mark Israel
301.926.8602
Spiritual Food for the New Millennium
Bethesda, MD 20814
Now in our 16th year, SFCSA provides certified Biodynamic and Sattvic Organic farm fresh food all year round! 7 pick-up points: Bethesda, Cabin John, Arlington, Takoma Park, Capitol Hill, Cheverly, and Washington Waldorf School, with Home Delivery Option. Many ways to participate: Full year weekly; Full Year Bi-weekly, or, can split a share; Summer/Fall; Winter-Spring; or School Year. 6 week trial available as well. We are a consumer-based CSA that supports a variety of small, family artisans and producers, so our shares include not only veggies but healthy staples such as legumes, whole grains, sourdough bread baked just for us, and more. Additional items available for order/delivery from our nation-wide mail order food service.
Lakshmi Landa
spiritualfood@schooloflife.org
301.654.4899
Bethesda, MD 20814
Now in our 16th year, SFCSA provides certified Biodynamic and Sattvic Organic farm fresh food all year round! 7 pick-up points: Bethesda, Cabin John, Arlington, Takoma Park, Capitol Hill, Cheverly, and Washington Waldorf School, with Home Delivery Option. Many ways to participate: Full year weekly; Full Year Bi-weekly, or, can split a share; Summer/Fall; Winter-Spring; or School Year. 6 week trial available as well. We are a consumer-based CSA that supports a variety of small, family artisans and producers, so our shares include not only veggies but healthy staples such as legumes, whole grains, sourdough bread baked just for us, and more. Additional items available for order/delivery from our nation-wide mail order food service.
Lakshmi Landa
spiritualfood@schooloflife.org
301.654.4899
Norman’s Farm Market
Jones Mill Road and East-West Highway
Chevy Chase, MD 20816
Eris Norman
erisnorman@msn.com
301.674.9929
Jones Mill Road and East-West Highway
Chevy Chase, MD 20816
Eris Norman
erisnorman@msn.com
301.674.9929
House in the Woods Farm
Pickups on the farm, just outside of Ag Reserve in Frederick County, heirloom vegetables are a specialty. Visit the farm for member harvest days.
Ilene and Phil Freedman
ilene@houseinthewoods.com
301.607.4048
Pickups on the farm, just outside of Ag Reserve in Frederick County, heirloom vegetables are a specialty. Visit the farm for member harvest days.
Ilene and Phil Freedman
ilene@houseinthewoods.com
301.607.4048
Thanksgiving Farm
1619 Buckeystown Road
Adamstown, MD
Full and half shares of fruits and vegetables available for pickup just over the FredCo line.
301.662.1291
1619 Buckeystown Road
Adamstown, MD
Full and half shares of fruits and vegetables available for pickup just over the FredCo line.
301.662.1291
The Farm at Our House
For the past decade we have produced organically certified mixed vegetables and small fruit on property owned by Our House Inc, a rehabilitation home for adjudicated young men.
CSA Share Options:
*Full share members receive 8 vegetable offerings and 2 fruit items
*Half share members receive 4 vegetable offerings and 2 fruit items
*Eggs shares also available
*CSA is grocery store style- members choose the items they want on pick up days.
CSA pick up locations:
*Farm Pick Up-19715 Zion Rd Brookeville- June-November with possibility of extension
*College Gardens neighborhood of Rockville- June-August with possibility of fall extension
For more information check us out on Facebook or our www.thefarmatourhouse.com. To sign up- click HERE . If you have any questions contact Farmer Grossman at thefarmatourhouse@gmail.com or 202-412-5698.
For the past decade we have produced organically certified mixed vegetables and small fruit on property owned by Our House Inc, a rehabilitation home for adjudicated young men.
CSA Share Options:
*Full share members receive 8 vegetable offerings and 2 fruit items
*Half share members receive 4 vegetable offerings and 2 fruit items
*Eggs shares also available
*CSA is grocery store style- members choose the items they want on pick up days.
CSA pick up locations:
*Farm Pick Up-19715 Zion Rd Brookeville- June-November with possibility of extension
*College Gardens neighborhood of Rockville- June-August with possibility of fall extension
For more information check us out on Facebook or our www.thefarmatourhouse.com. To sign up- click HERE . If you have any questions contact Farmer Grossman at thefarmatourhouse@gmail.com or 202-412-5698.
Flower Only CSAs
Hidden Ridge Farm Flowers and Herbs (FLOWER BOUQUETS ONLY)
Clarksburg, MD
Enjoy local, sustainably-grown flowers, cut fresh in the morning just for you, bundled into bright and festive bouquets with blossoms available by their natural bloom time. You’ll receive varied combinations of flowers in season. You’ll be amazed at how long they stay beautiful – the main advantage of buying fresh and local! Our flower subscription plan (a CSA) offers large, beautiful, lush bouquets – prepared and ready for you to pick up on first and third Friday afternoons, or all day Saturday. June – September. Once a month, or twice a month, your choice!
Pick up locations in Poolesville, Dickerson, Darnestown, and Clarksburg.
Clarksburg, MD
Enjoy local, sustainably-grown flowers, cut fresh in the morning just for you, bundled into bright and festive bouquets with blossoms available by their natural bloom time. You’ll receive varied combinations of flowers in season. You’ll be amazed at how long they stay beautiful – the main advantage of buying fresh and local! Our flower subscription plan (a CSA) offers large, beautiful, lush bouquets – prepared and ready for you to pick up on first and third Friday afternoons, or all day Saturday. June – September. Once a month, or twice a month, your choice!
Pick up locations in Poolesville, Dickerson, Darnestown, and Clarksburg.
GYPSY FLOWER FARM (FLOWER BOUQUETS ONLY)
Poolesville, MD
Brighten up your day with organically grown cut flowers artfully arranged in a beautiful seasonal bouquet. By signing up and becoming a Gypsy CSA member, you will be pampered with an assortment of colorful and unique flowers in season the first Sunday of each month.
We offer three bouquet CSA share options to choose from: Spring, Summer and All Season.
Pickup on first sundays - at the farm and at Poolesville Hardware
Find us on Facebook or Instagram
Contact Farmer Sid Egly at sidegly@yahoo.com or 240-778-4358.
Poolesville, MD
Brighten up your day with organically grown cut flowers artfully arranged in a beautiful seasonal bouquet. By signing up and becoming a Gypsy CSA member, you will be pampered with an assortment of colorful and unique flowers in season the first Sunday of each month.
We offer three bouquet CSA share options to choose from: Spring, Summer and All Season.
Pickup on first sundays - at the farm and at Poolesville Hardware
Find us on Facebook or Instagram
Contact Farmer Sid Egly at sidegly@yahoo.com or 240-778-4358.
Grateful Gardners (Flower Bouquets Only)
What if you could have flowers all spring and summer instead of just on special occasions?
Weekly and every other week bouquets during the spring and summer season. Organically grown in MoCo. Flower pickup will be Saturday mornings at a Lakelands site (Gaithersburg). Find us on Instagram or email greatefulgardners2018@gmail.com
What if you could have flowers all spring and summer instead of just on special occasions?
Weekly and every other week bouquets during the spring and summer season. Organically grown in MoCo. Flower pickup will be Saturday mornings at a Lakelands site (Gaithersburg). Find us on Instagram or email greatefulgardners2018@gmail.com
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CSAs with Pickups in Montgomery County
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Evensong Farm
18502 Burnside Bridge Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Pickup in Silver Spring.
Julie Stinar
julie@evensong-farm.com
301.491.2224
18502 Burnside Bridge Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Pickup in Silver Spring.
Julie Stinar
julie@evensong-farm.com
301.491.2224
Farmstead of Charlotte Hall
P.O. Box 799
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Pickup in Chevy Chase and Silver Spring.
Tony Brown
farmstead88@gmail.com
301.481.6671
P.O. Box 799
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Pickup in Chevy Chase and Silver Spring.
Tony Brown
farmstead88@gmail.com
301.481.6671
Jasmine Farm LLC
14445 Burntwoods Road
Glenwood, MD 21738-9530
Pickup in Bethesda and Gaithersburg.
Gus and Tag Neshawat
jasminefarm@netscape.net
Farm: 410.489.2522
Cell: 410.300.9430
14445 Burntwoods Road
Glenwood, MD 21738-9530
Pickup in Bethesda and Gaithersburg.
Gus and Tag Neshawat
jasminefarm@netscape.net
Farm: 410.489.2522
Cell: 410.300.9430
Karl’s Farm
5550 Stuckey Road
Pisgah, MD 20640
Home Deliveries on request with fee.
Karl or Paula Wiegand
paula@karls-farm.com
301.743.7941
5550 Stuckey Road
Pisgah, MD 20640
Home Deliveries on request with fee.
Karl or Paula Wiegand
paula@karls-farm.com
301.743.7941
Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative
48 Eagle Drive
Leola, PA 17540
Pickup in Gaithersburg, Silver Spring and Sandy Spring.
Amy Crystle
717.656.3533
48 Eagle Drive
Leola, PA 17540
Pickup in Gaithersburg, Silver Spring and Sandy Spring.
Amy Crystle
717.656.3533
Spiral Path Farm
Certified Organic
538 Spiral Path Lane
Loysville, PA 17047
Pick-ups in Silver Spring.
Mike and Terra Brownback
fresh@spiralpathfarm.com
717.789.4433
Certified Organic
538 Spiral Path Lane
Loysville, PA 17047
Pick-ups in Silver Spring.
Mike and Terra Brownback
fresh@spiralpathfarm.com
717.789.4433
Fresh and Local CSA
Shepherdstown, WV
Biodynamic produce farming and flower shares available.
Pickups in NW DC, Bethesda, Silver Spring and Arlington.
Allan Balliett
info@freshandlocalcsa.com
304.876.3382
Shepherdstown, WV
Biodynamic produce farming and flower shares available.
Pickups in NW DC, Bethesda, Silver Spring and Arlington.
Allan Balliett
info@freshandlocalcsa.com
304.876.3382
Cottingham Farm
USDA Certified Organic
28038 Goldsborough Neck Road
Easton, MD 21601
We feature many greens in winter and spring- spinach, mustard greens, baby salad mix, arugula, asian greens, collards, kale and our specialty “quick saute mix” as well as roots and tubers including carrots, beets, radishes, sun chokes, parsnips and sweet potatoes. We also feature recipe cards, ready to make bags for soups, and delicious convenient healthy chips made of sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, beets and mustard. Holiday gift certificates and csa memberships are also available.
Pick-up location in Bethesda-Central Farm Market.
Cleo Braver
cleobraver@aol.com
410.763.8385
USDA Certified Organic
28038 Goldsborough Neck Road
Easton, MD 21601
We feature many greens in winter and spring- spinach, mustard greens, baby salad mix, arugula, asian greens, collards, kale and our specialty “quick saute mix” as well as roots and tubers including carrots, beets, radishes, sun chokes, parsnips and sweet potatoes. We also feature recipe cards, ready to make bags for soups, and delicious convenient healthy chips made of sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, beets and mustard. Holiday gift certificates and csa memberships are also available.
Pick-up location in Bethesda-Central Farm Market.
Cleo Braver
cleobraver@aol.com
410.763.8385
Calvert Farm
A 22- year old CSA in Cecil County offering farm fresh produce. See website for information on growing practices. Summer and Fall program available.
Pick-ups in Olney, Forest Glen, Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg and Kensington.
Pam Stegall
410-658-3914
WWW.CALVERTFARM.COM
FARMER@CALVERTFARM.COM
410-658-3914
WWW.CALVERTFARM.COM
FARMER@CALVERTFARM.COM
410-658-3914
WWW.CALVERTFARM.COM
FARMER@CALVERTFARM.COM
A 22- year old CSA in Cecil County offering farm fresh produce. See website for information on growing practices. Summer and Fall program available.
Pick-ups in Olney, Forest Glen, Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg and Kensington.
Pam Stegall
410-658-3914
WWW.CALVERTFARM.COM
FARMER@CALVERTFARM.COM
410-658-3914
WWW.CALVERTFARM.COM
FARMER@CALVERTFARM.COM
410-658-3914
WWW.CALVERTFARM.COM
FARMER@CALVERTFARM.COM
