Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
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. Want to bring more equity to the food system? Visit Community FarmShare where your donations help a farm give CSA shares to local people experiencing food insecurity. Contact: Jennifer Freeman info@communityfarmshare.org (301) 377-4267 |
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CSA Farms in Montgomery County (* denotes a farm that has started on land leased through our Land Link program)
Lemon House Farm
Burtonsville, MD
Egg Club is Lemon House Farm’s first CSA program offering - a bi-weekly egg share. By joining our CSA, you are guaranteed customized delivery of pasture raised eggs in a rainbow of colors to a convenient pick-up location in your neighborhood for the duration of the season.
Sign up here
(240) 676-0172
lemonhousefarm@gmail.com
Burtonsville, MD
Egg Club is Lemon House Farm’s first CSA program offering - a bi-weekly egg share. By joining our CSA, you are guaranteed customized delivery of pasture raised eggs in a rainbow of colors to a convenient pick-up location in your neighborhood for the duration of the season.
Sign up here
(240) 676-0172
lemonhousefarm@gmail.com
Amaranth Acres
Organically and sustainably grown vegetables available through the CSA are a combination of ethnic Indian vegetables along with greens, regular summer vegetables and herbs. Pickup locations are at the Farm, Clarksburg/Urbana, Germantown and Rockville. CSA runs from mid April through September/early October. Information about the CSA and how to signup is available here. Goat meat and pasture raised eggs are also available for sale.
info@amaranthacres.com
indhu@amaranthacres.com
Organically and sustainably grown vegetables available through the CSA are a combination of ethnic Indian vegetables along with greens, regular summer vegetables and herbs. Pickup locations are at the Farm, Clarksburg/Urbana, Germantown and Rockville. CSA runs from mid April through September/early October. Information about the CSA and how to signup is available here. Goat meat and pasture raised eggs are also available for sale.
info@amaranthacres.com
indhu@amaranthacres.com
One Acre Farm
Dickerson, MD
Kicking off our 15th CSA season serving 7 locations around Montgomery County and DC. We are a Certified Naturally Grown farm that focuses on creating a sustainable environment, both in terms of soil health and employee support. We grow a diverse mix of vegetables for distribution to our CSA members, an employee benefit program with a hospital group, and the communities that Manna Food Center supports.
Information about this season's CSA can be found on our website: https://www.oneacrefarm.com/csa
Dickerson, MD
Kicking off our 15th CSA season serving 7 locations around Montgomery County and DC. We are a Certified Naturally Grown farm that focuses on creating a sustainable environment, both in terms of soil health and employee support. We grow a diverse mix of vegetables for distribution to our CSA members, an employee benefit program with a hospital group, and the communities that Manna Food Center supports.
Information about this season's CSA can be found on our website: https://www.oneacrefarm.com/csa
Common Root Farm
Derwood, MD
Local. Fresh. Certified Organic. Common Root Farm near Rockville and Olney, MD is offering a diversified vegetable CSA!
We grow the best tasting and most nutritious vegetables using organic and regenerative practices. Feed yourself and your family the best!
We offer choice and flexibility with on farm pickup and home delivery. Visit our website, www.commonrootfarm.com for more details.
farmer@commonrootfarm.com
(301) 788.4397
18101 Bowie Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855
Derwood, MD
Local. Fresh. Certified Organic. Common Root Farm near Rockville and Olney, MD is offering a diversified vegetable CSA!
We grow the best tasting and most nutritious vegetables using organic and regenerative practices. Feed yourself and your family the best!
We offer choice and flexibility with on farm pickup and home delivery. Visit our website, www.commonrootfarm.com for more details.
farmer@commonrootfarm.com
(301) 788.4397
18101 Bowie Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855
The Farm at Our House
For the past 15 years, 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 offerings
*Half share members receive 4 vegetable offerings and 2 fruit offerings
*Eggs and dairy add ons are 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- Wednesdays- June-November with the possibility of extension
*College Gardens neighborhood of Rockville- Wednesdays- June- November
*Bethesda near Balducci's- Thursdays - June- November
For more information or to sign up check out our website. You can also learn more about us on Facebook or Instagram. Questions- contact Farmer Grossman at thefarmatourhouse@gmail.com or 202-412-5698
For the past 15 years, 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 offerings
*Half share members receive 4 vegetable offerings and 2 fruit offerings
*Eggs and dairy add ons are 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- Wednesdays- June-November with the possibility of extension
*College Gardens neighborhood of Rockville- Wednesdays- June- November
*Bethesda near Balducci's- Thursdays - June- November
For more information or to sign up check out our website. You can also learn more about us on Facebook or Instagram. Questions- contact Farmer Grossman at thefarmatourhouse@gmail.com or 202-412-5698
Sandy Spring Gardens
Ashton, MD
We want you to know your farmer, know your food. As a Certified Naturally Grown producer of a diverse array of fresh vegetables, we have farm stands at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market, at Friends House Retirement Community, and at Brooke Grove Retirement Village. In addition to on-line sales through our web store, we deliver thousands of pounds of fresh produce to Manna Food Center and food relief programs across Montgomery County. Our 2023 CSA program offers full shares for 25 weeks, running from May 12 to November 5. Pick-up is at our Ashton location on Fridays or at our Friday or Sunday farmstands.
Tom Farquhar
Tom@sandyspringgardens.farm
304 Lethbridge Court, Ashton, MD
www.sandyspringgardens.farm
240-357-2609
Ashton, MD
We want you to know your farmer, know your food. As a Certified Naturally Grown producer of a diverse array of fresh vegetables, we have farm stands at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market, at Friends House Retirement Community, and at Brooke Grove Retirement Village. In addition to on-line sales through our web store, we deliver thousands of pounds of fresh produce to Manna Food Center and food relief programs across Montgomery County. Our 2023 CSA program offers full shares for 25 weeks, running from May 12 to November 5. Pick-up is at our Ashton location on Fridays or at our Friday or Sunday farmstands.
Tom Farquhar
Tom@sandyspringgardens.farm
304 Lethbridge Court, Ashton, MD
www.sandyspringgardens.farm
240-357-2609
Red Wiggler Community Farm
Germantown, MD
Founded in 1996 and certified organic, our mission is to be a sustainable Care Farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn and grow healthy food. Half of our produce is distributed to low-income and underserved residents in Montgomery County. Volunteer and educational opportunities are available.
On-farm CSA pick up only, with pick-your-own flowers and herbs included all season long. Compost service is also included with CSA membership. Learn more at www.redwiggler.org/csa
Rachel Armistead
csa@redwiggler.org
301.916.2216
Germantown, MD
Founded in 1996 and certified organic, our mission is to be a sustainable Care Farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn and grow healthy food. Half of our produce is distributed to low-income and underserved residents in Montgomery County. Volunteer and educational opportunities are available.
On-farm CSA pick up only, with pick-your-own flowers and herbs included all season long. Compost service is also included with CSA membership. Learn more at www.redwiggler.org/csa
Rachel Armistead
csa@redwiggler.org
301.916.2216
Tree Talk Natives
We grow and sell broadleaf, evergreen, flowering and fruiting trees native to the Mid-Atlantic region. We also have a wide selection of native shrubs, perennials and grasses. Everything we grow is potted into sustainable fabric containers made of recycled materials and small enough for families to take home and plant themselves. We also sell tree seedlings for reforestation.
treetalknatives.com
Jennifer@treetalknatives.com
703-401-1949
We grow and sell broadleaf, evergreen, flowering and fruiting trees native to the Mid-Atlantic region. We also have a wide selection of native shrubs, perennials and grasses. Everything we grow is potted into sustainable fabric containers made of recycled materials and small enough for families to take home and plant themselves. We also sell tree seedlings for reforestation.
treetalknatives.com
Jennifer@treetalknatives.com
703-401-1949
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
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
301-461-6575
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
301-461-6575
Flower Only CSAs
Sungold Flower Co.
Dickerson, MD
Offering a 3-week Peony Share beginning in May with 3 pick-up options: Rocklands Farm, Locals Farm Market, and The Palisades Hub (Cathedral Ave, NW). Enjoy one of the most show-stopping blooms of the Spring season.
Pre-order in our Online Shop, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram.
www.sungoldflowerco.com/shop
sungoldflowerco@gmail.com
Dickerson, MD
Offering a 3-week Peony Share beginning in May with 3 pick-up options: Rocklands Farm, Locals Farm Market, and The Palisades Hub (Cathedral Ave, NW). Enjoy one of the most show-stopping blooms of the Spring season.
Pre-order in our Online Shop, subscribe to our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram.
www.sungoldflowerco.com/shop
sungoldflowerco@gmail.com
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 each month starting from May through October.
We offer two bouquet CSA share options to choose from: Tulips in March and a CSA with a beautiful and seasonal assortment of flowers from Spring through the autumn season.
Pickup on Fridays - 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 each month starting from May through October.
We offer two bouquet CSA share options to choose from: Tulips in March and a CSA with a beautiful and seasonal assortment of flowers from Spring through the autumn season.
Pickup on Fridays - 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.
*Cut Clover Flowers at Hidden Ridge Farm (FLOWER BOUQUETS ONLY)
Clarksburg, MD
April through November we have gorgeous mixed bouquets and arrangements available on a weekly basis through our website:. Order online by Tuesday, pickup at the farm Fridays and Saturdays. Perfect for a weekend dinner party, hostess gift or self care, our flowers are grown organically and arranged thoughtfully to reflect the best the season has to offer. Follow us on Instagram @CutCloverFlowers to share in the beauty of the Reserve all season!
Emma Jackson
Cutcloverflowers@gmail.com
Clarksburg, MD
April through November we have gorgeous mixed bouquets and arrangements available on a weekly basis through our website:. Order online by Tuesday, pickup at the farm Fridays and Saturdays. Perfect for a weekend dinner party, hostess gift or self care, our flowers are grown organically and arranged thoughtfully to reflect the best the season has to offer. Follow us on Instagram @CutCloverFlowers to share in the beauty of the Reserve all season!
Emma Jackson
Cutcloverflowers@gmail.com
Tanglewood Flower Farm
Our floral designs are inspired by the beauty of plant communities that surround our farm. We use flowers that were grown in our fields and enhance our bouquets with wild grasses and flowers. Tanglewood Flower Farm is offering CSA subscriptions for spring, summer and fall. Our amazing flowers are organically grown on a local, historic farm with attention to feeding pollinators and restoring our soil. Long lasting flower bouquets to brighten your day! Our pickup locations are Friday on our farm in Ashton, at the Pike Central Farm Market in North Bethesda on Saturday, and in downtown Bethesda Central Farmer market on Sunday.
Jill Coutts
Ashton, MD
tanglewoodflowerfarm@gmail.com
Our floral designs are inspired by the beauty of plant communities that surround our farm. We use flowers that were grown in our fields and enhance our bouquets with wild grasses and flowers. Tanglewood Flower Farm is offering CSA subscriptions for spring, summer and fall. Our amazing flowers are organically grown on a local, historic farm with attention to feeding pollinators and restoring our soil. Long lasting flower bouquets to brighten your day! Our pickup locations are Friday on our farm in Ashton, at the Pike Central Farm Market in North Bethesda on Saturday, and in downtown Bethesda Central Farmer market on Sunday.
Jill Coutts
Ashton, MD
tanglewoodflowerfarm@gmail.com
CSAs with Pickups in Montgomery County
San Giovanni's Farm
San Giovanni's Farm grows and sells certified organic vegetables direct to customers at the Farmers Markets or through our online store. Order online and pick up at the farm at one of our farmers markets or pick up locations every Saturday, 8am-Noon. Pick up locations in MoCo include: Olney, Laytonsville, and Barnesville. We specialize in salad greens, micro greens, and herbs - all washed, packed, and ready-to-eat.
See our website for more information: www.sangiovannisfarm.com
Email philip@sangiovannisfarm.com to get added to our online order mailing list.
San Giovanni's Farm grows and sells certified organic vegetables direct to customers at the Farmers Markets or through our online store. Order online and pick up at the farm at one of our farmers markets or pick up locations every Saturday, 8am-Noon. Pick up locations in MoCo include: Olney, Laytonsville, and Barnesville. We specialize in salad greens, micro greens, and herbs - all washed, packed, and ready-to-eat.
See our website for more information: www.sangiovannisfarm.com
Email philip@sangiovannisfarm.com to get added to our online order mailing list.
Spiritual Food for the New Millennium
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.schooloflife.org/sf-csa
Founded in 1988, SFCSA provides certified Biodynamic and Sattvic Organic farm fresh food all year round!
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. This makes for a nutritionally complete share and helps reduce the need for outside shopping. Additional items ("add-ons") are available for order/delivery.
7 pick-up points: Bethesda, Cabin John, Arlington, Hyattsville, Takoma Park, Capitol Hill, and Washington Waldorf School, with Home Delivery Option.
There are 4 "seasons" to choose from: Full year (June-May); Summer/Fall (June-November); Winter-Spring (December-May); or School Year (September-June.).
Members may pick up weekly or bi-weekly, or may choose to split a share every week with a friend.
We also offer three share types:
Volunteer opportunities are also available for the whole family if desired.
We look forward to serving and being in community with you.
Lakshmi Landa
spiritualfood@schooloflife.org
301.654.4899
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.schooloflife.org/sf-csa
Founded in 1988, SFCSA provides certified Biodynamic and Sattvic Organic farm fresh food all year round!
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. This makes for a nutritionally complete share and helps reduce the need for outside shopping. Additional items ("add-ons") are available for order/delivery.
7 pick-up points: Bethesda, Cabin John, Arlington, Hyattsville, Takoma Park, Capitol Hill, and Washington Waldorf School, with Home Delivery Option.
There are 4 "seasons" to choose from: Full year (June-May); Summer/Fall (June-November); Winter-Spring (December-May); or School Year (September-June.).
Members may pick up weekly or bi-weekly, or may choose to split a share every week with a friend.
We also offer three share types:
- Main share with Vegetables, fruits, and additional items
- Main share without bread: all the above, but no bread. (However, most people who have given up bread are happy to find that they thrive on our hand-mixed, sour-dough, slow rise, fresh-baked, Biodynamic bread! We also have gluten-free breads and wheat free varieties.)
- Veggie-Fruit Only share
Volunteer opportunities are also available for the whole family if desired.
We look forward to serving and being in community with you.
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
Evensong Farm
18502 Burnside Bridge Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Pickup of "Cow Share" in Silver Spring.
Julie Stinar
julie@evensong-farm.com
301.491.2224
18502 Burnside Bridge Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Pickup of "Cow Share" in Silver Spring.
Julie Stinar
julie@evensong-farm.com
301.491.2224
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 and Bethesda.
Mike and Terra Brownback
csa@spiralpathfarm.com
717.789.4433
Certified Organic
538 Spiral Path Lane
Loysville, PA 17047
Pick-ups in Silver Spring and Bethesda.
Mike and Terra Brownback
csa@spiralpathfarm.com
717.789.4433
Calvert Farm
A 28- year old CSA in Cecil County offering farm fresh produce. See website for information on growing practices. Winter, Summer and Fall program available.
Pick-ups throughout Maryland contact the farm to learn more.
Pam Stegall
410-658-3914
WWW.CALVERTFARM.COM
FARMER@CALVERTFARM.COM
A 28- year old CSA in Cecil County offering farm fresh produce. See website for information on growing practices. Winter, Summer and Fall program available.
Pick-ups throughout Maryland contact the farm to learn more.
Pam Stegall
410-658-3914
WWW.CALVERTFARM.COM
FARMER@CALVERTFARM.COM
