Community
Supported Agriculture
A CSA (or subscription farming) is a convenient and interactive way to get fresh, locally grown food straight from the farm. Consumers buy a "share" in the farm before the season begins, then receive weekly boxes of farm-fresh food throughout the season. The following CSA farms offer weekly boxes of fresh produce, and in some cases animal products and value added goods. Remember, CSAs usually begin recruiting members in the winter/early spring, so sign up early!
Greensgrow Farm
(215) 427-2702
2501 E. Cumberland St.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
info@greensgrow.org
www.greensgrow.org
Greensgrow Farms' innovative "City Supported Agriculture" program
brings its shareholders the best the region has to offer - Greensgrow's
own produce, along with regionally grown and produced items including
bread, pastured eggs, butter, cheese, yogurt, and naturally-raised meats.
(Vegetarian options as well). Full & half shares available with a
unique "vacation option." Pick-up is on the farm in Kensington.
Lancaster Farm Fresh CSA
(717) 786-5424
Contact: Amy Bruning
csa@lancasterfarmfresh.com
www.lancasterfarmfresh.com
We are a cooperative of certified-organic produce growers, who own and
operate 25 small, family farms in Lancaster County. We are committed to
the sound stewardship of our land and the production of healthful food
for our customers. Some of our member farms raise animals for their meat
and milk products. The animals are humanely raised and are primarily grass
fed, producing products such as yogurt, cheese, milk, beef, chicken and
duck, available to CSA members through an online pricelist. We deliver
fresh, local, organic food within hours of harvesting it, from May to
October, to locations in Philadelphia and Lancaster.
Landisdale Farm CSA
(717) 865-6220
Located in Jonestown, PA
Contact: Dan Landis
landisdalefarm@juno.com
Landisdale Farm is a family owned and operated certified organic farm
that grows a variety of organic produce and provides season-long full
and half shares. Price is by share size and shares can be picked up at
several locations in Philadelphia. Please call or email for further information.
Pennypack Farm Education Center for Sustainable Food Systems
(215) 646-3943
Located in Horsham, PA
info@pennypackfarm.org
www.pennypackfarm.org
Our CSA provides season-long shares of organically grown produce. Price
is by share size (there are several share options) and pick-up is weekly.
There are many educational programs for adults and children. Visit the
website or call the farm for details.
Red Earth Farm
(570) 943-3460
Contact: Mike Ahlert
redearthfarm@enter.net
Red Earth Farm is a transitional organic farm located in Schuylkill County
delivering weekly subscription (CSA) boxes every Tuesday and Thursday.
Both full shares and half shares are available. You also have the option
of adding a pasture-raised egg share and/or a local fruit share. Weekly
deliveries are made to locations throughout Berks County and Philadelphia.
Red Hill Farm CSA
(610) 558-6799
Located in Aston, PA
Contact: Amy Johnson
redhillfarm@osfphila.org
www.osfphila.org/sp/resources/csa.html
We are a local community-sponsored organic farm on 183 acres of woodlands
and meadows owned by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in Aston,
PA. Membership provides shareholders with the opportunity to create a
community of people connected with each other and to the Earth.
CSA members pick up their share once a week on the farm just west of Philly.
Vollmecke Orchards
(610) 383-4616
Located in Coatesville, PA
Contact: Jan Vollmecke
vollmeckecsa@hotmail.com
www.csachestercounty.com
Vollmecke's CSA provides high-quality produce grown in an environmentally
friendly way. In addition to the full (23 week) share, they offer a work
share option and a Happy Hen Egg Share. Pick up is either at the farm
(in Coatesville) or at one of the four pick-up locations just outside
of Philadelphia.
