What is a CSA?
A CSA (community supported agriculture) is a partnership program between us (the farmers), our land, and CSA members (that's you)! Members support their farmers by purchasing a share in the spring when a new season begins. With your committed support, we can offer you consistent access to locally grown produce throughout our season! In exchange, members pick up a curated produce box from us at one of our three pickup locations each week from July 1 - Oct 2.
What are
the benefits?
For you
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Weekly, you’ll receive locally grown, freshly harvested, pesticide-free produce throughout the season that is nutrient-dense and grown with care.
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Connect face-to-face with your food producers (us) and other local food lovers! We love sharing with you every week!
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Support a cooperative farm that values worker labour and contributes to a localized and resilient food system.
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Connect with the seasonality and richness of produce grown in the prairies.
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Produce that is free of supply chain disruptions and major market forces.
For Us & the Land
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Supports us in managing early season costs while starting production for the season.
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Allow us to concentrate on producing great food instead of marketing by ensuring a guaranteed customer base through the CSA.
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Encourage meaningful work in agriculture that is directly tied to the needs of our community and the land.
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Support farming methods that contribute to biodiversity, increased soil health, and contributing to fewer food miles.
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Practice more efficient and less wasteful food production, including reduced food packaging and less food waste where even "ugly" produce finds a home.
How Does it Work?
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Each week, we’ll send you an email with all the details for what produce and treats we’ve curated for you. We’ll also include updates from the farm, agricultural events or news, recipes we’re loving and any other highlights you should know.
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Meet us at your pick-up location with a bag or box for your produce and any questions you have about what you’re getting (Check out the FAQ if you’re going to miss a week).
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If we haven’t seen you by the last half hour, we’ll give you a call or text to remind you that your produce is a-waitin!
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Rinse and repeat until the end of season!
What is in the Box?
You can expect between 6-8 items each week (but heads up! the first couple of weeks on the lighter side while growing ramps up). If you’re a single person household, you’ll be indulging in veggie-forward meals. For two-person households, you’ll be including veggies in most of your meals. For families and households bigger than 2, you’ll be supplementing your weekly grocery shop with local goodness! The price of our 14 week 2025 CSA is $400.
If you’re thinking, “I can’t eat that many vegetables”, consider sharing a CSA produce box with your bestie, family, neighbour, or coworker.
During the 14 weeks of our CSA, we’ll grow a huge variety of produce! There will be some choice options to suit your preferences each week; keeping you inspired and eating a diverse diet. Here’s a peek into what you can expect:
The veggie list at a glance:
Early Season - Arugula, Asian broccoli, basil, beets, bok choy, carrots, cilantro, daikon radish, garlic scapes, green onions, kale, lettuce heads, napa cabbage, parsley, peas, radicchio, radishes, romaine, rutabaga. Main Season - Baby bok choy, basil, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, cucumber, dill, fennel, garlic, green onions, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce heads, mixed greens, onions, oregano, parsley, peas, peppers, potatoes, radicchio, rosemary, romaine, sage, shallots, swiss chard, thyme, tomatoes, turnips, zucchini. Late season - Arugula, beans, bok choy, beets, celery, celeriac, collards, cucumber, dill, garlic, green onions, kale, leeks, lettuce heads, mixed greens, onions, oregano, parsley, parsnip, peas, peppers, potatoes, radish, rosemary, sage, shallots, spinach, squash, swiss chard, tat soi, tomatoes, thyme, zucchini.
Add Ons
We are partnering with Basil Ranch to bring you a Bi Weekly Flower CSA! The Basil Ranch, providing fresh herbs and produce since 1995, adopted hydroponics in 2015 to address food security in northern climates. In 2024, they expanded to Subnivean Farm, growing herbs and edible flowers in a sensory garden for students and local plates. $280
We also have eggs from Mans Organics, sourced from 16 farmers, all located near Nobleford, each raising flocks that average about 150 birds in size.
All hens are raised without medication or feed additives. Hens are fed free-range GMO-free feed.
1 dozen eggs from Mans Organics, weekly or bi-weekly. $105 / $52.20
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As a member, when can I visit the farm?The land we grow on is rented from a great family who lives on the property. To respect their privacy, we will only have visitors during farm tours or other events.
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Not sure about a CSA?You can also find our produce for sale at the Bridgeland Farmers Market!
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Switching Pick-Up Day?If you need to permanently switch your pick-up day, no problem! Send us an email at least 24 hours before your pick, and we’ll make the switch.
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Will the shares be limited?Yes, we only have so much space for growing so our CSA is limited. Sign up soon, we expect them to sell out!
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What happens if I can’t pick up my share or will be out of town during a pick-up?If you are unable to make your pick-up, please let us know 48 hrs in advance, and we can bring your CSA to any following pickups that week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday). Alternatively, have a friend, family member, neighbour, co-worker, or other bestie pick it up for you or themselves. Any CSA produce that is not picked up will be donated to the foodbank or community fridge.
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When and where are pickups?(We have not finalized two of our locations/times. We will update you once they are finalized and you can change it then if you'd like). Bridgeland Farmers Market on Thursdays from 3 - 7 PM. Parkdale United Church on Tuesdays OR Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 PM (to be determined shortly!) A third location in the south around Glenmore/Crowchild area on Tuesdays OR Wednesdays (the opposite day from the Parkdale pick-up) from 5:30 - 7:00 PM (to be confirmed shortly) .
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Is my payment refundable?Shares are not refundable, however, they may be transferred to someone else if necessary. If you're transferring your shares, we'll send you a full or partial refund of your payment once we have received payment from the new shareholder. Or...sort out the money on your end and just let us know who the new shareholder is!
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How do I pay? Do I have to pay all at once?Payments are made through e-transfer (the transfer email is indicated in the invoice you will receive); cash or cheque can also be arranged. Payment for CSAs is due by June 1st, or, if you prefer to pay in 2 installments, half is due by June 1st and the other half is due by August 19th.
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