CSA

CSA’s are a shared commitment between the consumer and the farmer. CSA’s were originally created by vegetable farmers who, in an effort to farm without incurring debt, began asking customers if they wanted to be “investors” in their farm for a share of the produce at harvest time. They offered different share levels and often required work in exchange for goods.

Our CSA begins in Mid-June and continues through September.

This question likely depends on you and your eating habits. Our standard share typically feeds two veggie lovers for the week. We also offer an “every-other-week” share for the light veggie household or you can simply share your excess with a friend or neighbor.

Yes and no! We do not offer a typical half share, that is our standard share simply cut in half. Instead, we offer an “every-other-week” share; our standard share ready for pick up every other week.

Shopping in a typical produce section at the supermarket you will find fruits and vegetables year-round. This surplus is so common today that most folks no longer know what seasonal eating is. As a CSA member, you will reconnect with the natural food cycle.

We grow a wide variety of our own produce and as we expand our young agricultural business by diversifying our own crops and evolving farming practices for a sustainable future, we continue to keep our patrons and community in mind by sourcing produce from other trusted NYS farms when necessary.

Single Payment –

Paid in full at time of member enrollment.    

Two Installments –

50% down payment due at time of member enrollment. 

Final payment due 14 days from initial payment. 

*Failure to make final payment by due date terminates CSA membership.

Please understand that you are committing to the growing season of this CSA and will share in the risks and rewards of that season. If you cannot finish the season, for whatever reason, you are welcome to reassign your share to another household. Arnold’s Farm does not issue CSA refunds . 

We do not have a specific deadline. However, we do sell out of some share types and at some point, cut sales off, so sign up early. For those folks who miss the cut-off date we have a waiting list for our next CSA sign up opportunities.

We ask our members to be prompt in picking up their shares. If you can not pick your share up on the designated day, we ask that you arrange to have a friend pick it up or make arrangements with us directly. If you simply forgot to pick it up, we will hold your share for an additional 24 hours. CSA shares that are not picked up beyond the 24 hour grace period will be donated to prevent waste and spoiling. Forgotten shares are your responsibility and we do not offer make up boxes if you simply didn’t pick your share up in a timely manner. Picking up your share is your part of the CSA equation.

Everyone deserves a vacation and you shouldn’t have to give up your CSA share to take one. If we know far enough in advance (at least a week out), we will issue a farm stand credit for that weeks amount to be used on produce at the farm stand.

• Read your weekly newsletter via email or Facebook for CSA member information
• If you can’t pick up your share, let a friend pick it up for you, or let us know and we’ll donate it to a person in need.
• Bring Your Own Bag and help reduce waste.