What is a CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, which is a system that effectively brings local farmers and you together establishing a direct connection that moves fresh produce directly from the farm to the people who enjoy it. This partnership fosters a sense of community, as it allows you to support local agriculture while receiving seasonal products that are harvested at peak freshness.
In this model, you pay the farmer at the very beginning of the season, which assists in covering the essential up-front costs of seeds and other crucial growing supplies. In return, we provide you with a varied selection of the fresh vegetables and fruit throughout a set number of weeks during the course of the growing season.
What will be in my harvest box?
Your harvest box will vary from week to week. An example harvest box at the beginning of the season MAY include a combination of items such as kale, lettuce, spinach, strawberries, carrots, beets, turnips, herbs, radish or cucumbers. As the season continues items listed above may be removed and replaced with items such as slicing tomatoes, summer squash, peppers, jalapenos, cantaloupe, blackberries, garlic, potatoes and etc. Each box is dependent upon the season and what is available.
We hope to fill each box with at least one new product every week as well as highlight an item in your box in the weekly newsletter. An example may be highlighting carrots or peppers and providing information about the product as well as user friendly recipes to try.
Why should I participate in a CSA?
There are many reasons to join a CSA, but our favorite is getting to know you. Meeting with our customers and forming a relationship with your farmer, food and community while supporting local business is pretty great.
Enjoying fresh local produce, there is honestly nothing better. We harvest the majority of our produce within 24-48 hours of delivery, ensuring that your produce is packed with nutrients.
A CSA also gives you the opportunity to try new foods. You might find something new that you love that you wouldn’t have tried otherwise.
Have you ever been to a farmers market and everything seems pretty picked over? Are you unable to make the opening bell, but wish you could still have the opportunity to have the first choice? A CSA makes this possible. No more anxiety trying to rush to the market only to be disappointed that the freshest and most popular items are gone.
When do I get my harvest box?
The first summer CSA box for the 2025 season is during the week of May 5th and the last box will be during the week of July 21st. (12 weeks/12 bags)
The first fall CSA box for 2025 starts the week of September 1st and the last box will be during the week of October 20th. (8 weeks/8 bags)
The pick-up location for Sedalia customers during the summer season will be at the Sedalia Area Farmers Market on Tuesdays from 3 pm-6pm during the summer season.
The pick-up location for Sedalia customers during the fall season will be on Fridays from 3pm-6pm at the Sedalia Area Farmers Market.
Marshall customers may pick up in Marshall on Wednesdays at 6:00pm for both seasons. A designated public location in Marshall will be set prior to the first week of the CSA season. Delivery can also be arranged if you live within the city limits of Marshall.
Columbia customers can pick-up at the Columbia Farmers Market on Saturdays 8a-12p for both seasons. Other options may be available if made ahead of time.
