This page shows all the different kinds of shares that CSAs on the site offer.
PRODUCE SHARES (1)
- Vegetable shares: These shares typically include a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables. Some vegetable shares may also include fruits, herbs, and flowers.
- Fruit shares: These shares typically include a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits. Some fruit shares may also include vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
- Harvest shares: These shares typically include a variety of fresh, seasonal produce, including vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers.
- Egg shares: These shares typically include a weekly or biweekly delivery of fresh, local eggs.
- Meat shares: These shares typically include a weekly or biweekly delivery of fresh, local meat. Some meat shares may also include poultry, fish, and dairy products.
- Dairy shares: These shares typically include a weekly or biweekly delivery of fresh, local dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt.
- Bakery shares: These shares typically include a weekly or biweekly delivery of fresh, local baked goods, such as breads, pastries, and pies.
- Wine shares: These shares typically include a monthly delivery of a variety of local wines.
- Beer shares: These shares typically include a monthly delivery of a variety of local beers.
In addition to these standard share types, there are also a number of CSAs that offer more specialized shares, such as:
- School garden shares: These shares provide fresh produce to students at local schools.
- Senior shares: These shares provide fresh produce to seniors in the community.
- Disability shares: These shares provide fresh produce to people with disabilities.
- Veteran shares: These shares provide fresh produce to veterans.
Once you’ve found a few CSAs that you’re interested in, it’s important to compare the different options to find the one that’s right for you. Here are some things to consider when comparing CSAs:
- The type of produce included: Some CSAs offer a variety of produce, while others may focus on a specific type of produce, such as fruits or vegetables.
- The size of the share: CSA shares come in a variety of sizes, from small shares for one or two people to large shares for families of four or more.
- The delivery options: Some CSAs offer home delivery, while others require you to pick up your share at a local farmers market or other location.
- The cost: CSA shares can range in price from a few dollars per week to over $100 per week.
Once you’ve considered all of these factors, you should be able to find the right CSA for your needs.
