csa info

how it works
Community shared agriculture or CSA is a food system model that is rooted in relationships between farmers, shareholders and the land. Based on the idea of mutual support, CSA farmers support their shareholders by producing quality food that is nutritious, fresh, and grown using organic principles; shareholders support their farmers by providing them with a stable income and local market for their products; and the land supports the growing of good food while in return being supported by ecologically sustainable farming methods. CSA is an alternative to the conventional system of food production and distribution where shareholders share in both the bounty and the risk of farming, while building connections with community, food, and the earth. Shareholders pay upfront for a share in the harvest before the season even begins. This allows us to purchase seeds and equipment needed for growing. Beginning in mid-June, shareholders visit the farm or another pick-up location once a week for 20 weeks to pick up their share of the produce that is available at that time in the season. Vegetables will have been harvested and washed earlier that day and will be ready for shareholders to bag and take home. Our veggies are certified organic by EcoCert Canada, grown by us on our farm and are nutrient-dense, fresh and delicious.

NEW! In 2020 we will be offering a Winter CSA Share to compliment our Summer CSA and encourage shareholders to eat more locally throughout the year. The winter share will be comprised of 9 weeks of bi-weekly pick-ups made up of a mixture of storage vegetables and fresh greens harvested from our hoophouses. Most of the produce will come from our farm but may be supplemented by produce from nearby certified organic farms if the need arises.

share cost
2020 Summer CSA- 20 weekly pick-ups mid-June-end of October. 100 shares available

Our Regular Share is $525 and our Large Share is $850. A large share is designed to feed 2 adult veggielovers generously, or a family of 4 omnivores. A regular share is designed to feed a couple of omnivores or a single veggie-lover generously. Remember, you can always freeze or preserve extra vegetables to enjoy in the winter months!

2020 Winter CSA- 9 bi-weekly pick-ups mid-November- mid-March. 50 shares available

Our one-size Winter Share is $450 and is designed to feed 2 adult veggielovers generously, or a family of 4 omnivores. Bigger families or bigger eaters are welcome to purchase 2 shares if neccessary.

*$50 discount for shareholders who register and pay for both the Summer and Winter CSA at the beginning of the season*

pick-up locations
2020 Summer CSA

Each week through the 20 week harvest season, shareholders will visit one of three locations to pick-up their share:

• Harriston- reroot organic farm- 5642 11th Line, Tuesdays between 4pm-6pm
• Waterloo- TBA (Moore Ave & Union St. area), Thursdays between 4-6pm
• Elora- Elora Farmers' Market, Bissell Park, Saturdays between 9am-1pm

2020 Winter CSA

Every other week from mid-November-mid-March, shareholders will visit one of three locations to pick-up their share:

• Harriston- reroot organic farm- 5642 11th Line, Fridays from 2-6pm
• Waterloo- TBA (Uptown area), Fridays from 4-6pm
• Elora- TBA, Fridays from 2-6pm

egg share
Egg shares are also available exclusively to CSA Shareholders at an additional cost of $100 for the season for a regular egg share (1 doz each week) or $55 for a small egg share (1/2 doz each week). An egg share includes farm-fresh, free-range eggs delivered with your veggie share each week for the 20-week summer season.

farmer commitments

• To grow a diversity of the highest quality, certified organic vegetables
• To continue to improve on sustainable methods of food production
• To provide tips and recipes to shareholders for using the vegetables
• To work to understand shareholder needs and respond to feedback

shareholder commitments

• To pay the full cost of the share before the season begins
• To pick-up the weekly share during the scheduled pick-up times and make arrangements for the weeks when you are away
• To provide your own bags or other containers to transport your vegetables from the weekly pick-ups

shareholder benefits

• A season’s worth of fresh, local, organic produce
• Pick your own herb and flower garden located near the CSA pick-up location
• Farm events to connect you to the land and the community
• The chance to visit the farm weekly, enjoy the setting, check out the garden, and meet the animals
• Additional farm products such as eggs, chicken, pork, beef, lamb and honey available for purchase
• The optional opportunity to volunteer in the garden or be otherwise involved with reroot organic farm