What is a CSA

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a model that arose in the “1960's in Germany, Switzerland and Japan as a response to concerns about food safety.” CSA members pay in advance for a share and anticipate its delivery. By prepaying, the member allows the farm to use the revenue in their operation: to buy seed, pay for labor, fix equipment, etc. Members understand the risks of investing in a farming operation. Edible Earth Farm believes the benefits of joining our CSA outweigh the risks. We have a history of providing value and quality, even in the record setting weather of 2011. A CSA share purchased from Edible Earth Farm is an investment in the future of our farm, and in exchange you will enjoy fresh, local fruits and vegetables and have an opportunity to learn about your farmers.

What Will Be in My CSA Share

Some CSA's offer their small share customers fewer items and less variety. Not us, we strive to provide a wide variety of fruits and vegetables to all members, regardless of size. This year we are growing 200+ varieties in an effort to provide our CSA customers with more variety than ever.

Each week CSA members will receive a box filled with fresh, USDA certified organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables. CSA boxes contain only the items that are available to harvest that week. This allows members to eat seasonally as nature intended. The amount of product in a CSA box will depend on the members share size (small or large). It will also depend on the time of year. Spring shares tend to be lighter. As the season progresses, shares will become laden with an increasing variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Examples of Edible Earth Farm's CSA Shares
We expect our 2012 CSA to include more variety than 2011. Our Large CSA Share is almost double the size of a small share. A Small share feeds 1-2 adults and a Large share feeds 2-3 adults.

Week 1: Two bags of leaf lettuce, bunch of green onions, bunch of fresh herbs, garlic scapes, carrots, purple and green pac choi, flowers, rhubarb and dried organic fruit.

Large CSA shares received greater quantities of the above items plus: one bag of spinach, sprouts, one bag of kale and swiss chard.

Week 10: Bag of lettuce mix, bell and jalapeno peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, red potatoes, beans-yellow, green & burgundy, cucumbers, red & yellow onions and peaches.

Large CSA shares received greater quantities of the above items plus: carrots, red beets, shallots, and a head of cabbage.

Week 20: Acorn squash, buttercup squash, red & white potatoes, red & yellow onions, one bag of lettuce mix, bunch of tatsoi, one bag of collard greens, one bag of kale, free-range eggs, cubanelle peppers, garlic and Chinese cabbage.

Large CSA shares received greater quantities of the above items.


Visit our YouTube account to view videos of shares from last season.

When Does the 2012 CSA Begin

Nature influences our CSA start date. We strive to begin CSA deliveries the first or second week of June. Deliveries will be made weekly for 20 weeks ending in late October or early November. Our CSA start date will be announced to members via e-mail. We'll also announce the CSA start date on Facebook, Twitter and our website.

What are CSA Add-Ons

Add-ons are additional items that can be purchased weekly and are delivered alongside a member's CSA share. Edible Earth Farm partners with local producers to provide the following additional add-on items: grass-fed beef, all-natural chicken & eggs, fruit, maple syrup & honey, organic coffee, natural bath & body products and cheese & butter, . CSA members can also choose from a large selection of items from our stock at our country shoppe. Items include: organic sugar, dried fruits & nuts and other bulk food items.

We are pleased to feature products from these great local producers: Pompeii Street Soap Company, Happy Mug Coffee Co., A-Jay Farm, Dewbrook Apiaries and Yeany's Maple Syrup.

CSA Pickup Locations

Allegheny County -  Pickup Wed 2PM till 8PM (Fox Chapel 3PM-6PM)
  1. Fox Chapel, 423 Fox Chapel Rd., 15238 -- The Market at Shady Side Academy - Map It
  2. Squirrel Hill, 2312 Tilbury Ave., 15217 - Map It
  3. Regent Square, 1225 Richmond St., 15218 - Map It
  4. Morningside, 7217 Witherspoon St., 15206 - Map It
  5. Shadyside, pickup location TBA
Clarion County -  Pickup Wed Noon till 6PM
  1. 507 Main Street, Downtown Clarion -- Sage Meadow - Map It
Forest County -  Pickup Saturday 9AM - 8PM
  1. Tionesta, 3 miles North of Tionesta on RT 62 -- Edible Earth Farm & Country Shoppe - Map It
Warren County -  Pickup Friday Noon - 7PM
  1. Warren, 340 Penna Ave. West, Warren, PA 16365 -- Wellness Cafe & Coffee Shop - Map It

CSA Pricing

We have a limited number of CSA slots. Order early to guarantee your spot in our 2012 CSA. We are offering early membership discounts to the first 35 CSA registrants.

All Pickup Locations except Tionesta Regular Price Early Registration Price
Small $410 $395
Large $530 $515
Tionesta/Farm Pickup Only
Small $390 $380
Large $495 $485


Ordering

Pay Online Using a Credit Card


Edible Earth Farm Small CSA
 


Edible Earth Farm Large CSA
 


Upgrade your CSA membership with Additional Shares

Additional Shares will be included in weeks 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 of your 2012 Edible Earth Farm CSA deliveries.

Coffee & Tea Share

Enjoy freshly roasted organic coffee from local producer Happy Mug Coffee Co. and blended teas from Edible Earth Farm. Each delivery will include 2-8oz bags of coffee and 2-2oz bags of loose tea. First share will include a tea ball or spoon. 		$100
 

Honey & Syrup Share

Sweeten your CSA with a Honey and Syrup Share. Delivery will include locally produced honey and syrup. An example share would include: 12oz of Locust honey from Dewbrook Apiaries and 16oz of Dark Amber maple syrup from Yeany's Maple Syrup. 		$75
 

Bath & Body Share

Pamper yourself with natural, locally produced bath and body products by Pompeii Street Soap Company. Items include: soap, lip balm, sugar scrubs, body butters, salves and lotions. Two items will be included in each delivery. 		$100
 

Cereals & Grain Share

Enjoy the opportunity to explore uncommon grains and cereals. Example of some items include: organic quinoa, organic spelt, 7-grain rolled flakes, granola, organic bulgur wheat, whole wheat organic couscous, organic popcorn and organic jasmine rice. Receive 3 or more items per delivery. 		$75
 

Whole Natural Poultry Share

Imagine your family enjoying a dinner that includes fresh Edible Earth Farm organic vegetables and a whole, all-natural roasted chicken. Each delivery will include one whole, all-natural frozen chicken ranging in size from 3.5-4.5#. Chickens are raised by local producers A-Jay farm and Edible Earth Farm. Pastured, antibiotic-free and hormone-free. 		$75
 

Cheese & Butter Share

Pair your favorite wine with a meal of fresh Edible Earth Farm ingredients and one of these Amish produced cheeses. The Cheese & Butter Share features goat's milk cheese, grass-fed cheese, certified organic cheese and roll butter. Each delivery will include 2-3/8oz packages of cheese and 1# of roll butter. 		$125


Pay By Check

Make check payable to Edible Earth Farm
Mail check to:
Edible Earth Farm
4536 President Rd.
Tionesta, PA 16353

Please include the following with your payment:
  • - Your Edible Earth Farm Share size and amount
  • - Any additional shares and amount
  • - Your pickup location
  • - Mailing address
  • - Email address
  • - Phone number


Contact Us With Your Questions

If you have any questions about our 2012 CSA, e-mail us at: .