Q: WHAT IS A CSA? A: CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and is a program which bonds together farmers and consumers. CSA members invest in the farm in the winter and spring - a time when there are many farm expenses but no income - and in exchange, members receive produce at a discounted rate throughout the season. In addition to discounted produce, CSA members also receive special benefits like preferential vegetable selection as well as access to our self-serve herb crate each week.
Q: HOW MUCH PRODUCE DOES A CSA MEMBER RECEIVE? A: On average, members receive 8-10 items in their CSA share in addition to whatever they need from our self-serve herb crate. Examples 1lb tomatoes, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 bunch carrots, 3 cucumbers, 2 heads of baby butterhead lettuce, 1 bunch of kale, etc.
Q: DO YOU OFFER HALF SHARES? A: Yes, but only for our Summer CSA. Half-share members pick-up a full-share amount every other week during the summer season. Since our produce lasts upwards of 2 weeks, it's like receiving half the regular amount of produce every week without having to attend as many CSA pick-ups.
Q: CAN I PAY LATER? IS THE TOTAL CSA AMOUNT DUE NOW? A: We try to make purchasing a CSA share accessible for everyone. If you cannot pay the full amount of a CSA share immediately but want to sign up, please contact us and we'll figure out a solution!
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN'T MAKE IT TO CSA PICK-UP? A: You may send someone to pick up your share for you without any advance notice.
Q: I FORGOT TO PICK UP MY CSA SHARE, WHAT HAPPENS NOW? A: All shares missed may be donated to a local Food Pantry, a local family in need or composted and returned to the soil.
Q: I'M NOT A CSA MEMBER BUT I LIVE NEARBY - CAN I SHOP AT YOUR FARM? A: The short answer is yes and no. Second Nature Farm is not open to the public but you may find our produce at The last Stand Farmstand located at 105 Tremont St. Rehoboth, MA.
