CSA & FLOWER FAQs

Each Produce CSA share includes 9 boxes of farm-grown, seasonal vegetables and herbs throughout the season from June to September. Shares are designed for individuals or households who enjoy cooking with fresh, local food and eating with the seasons.

What you can usually expect in each box:

• A root vegetable (like carrots, radishes, or beets)

• Kitchen staples such as potatoes, onions, or garlic

• Fresh greens (salad mixes, cooking greens, or bunching greens)

• 4–8 produce items total, plus 2–3 herbs

• Occasionally, fruit or small prepared goods when available

Most of what goes into our shares are fan favorites—the vegetables our community asks for year after year. That said, we love to sneak in a curveball now and then: a new variety, a lesser-known vegetable, or something that deserves a little more appreciation. Eating locally is also about discovery.

To help you get the most out of your share, we regularly send:

• Recipes and storage tips

• Ideas for using unfamiliar items

• Guidance for stretching your box and reducing food waste

Curious what past seasons looked like? You can explore previous years’ CSA boxes in our blog to get a feel for variety and abundance.

We grow enough food to support approximately 30 people per season, allowing us to stay small, intentional, and deeply connected to the land—and to the folks who eat from it.

Want to take waste reduction even further?
We also offer a season-long composting program for an additional $50, where we collect food scraps, spent herbs, and even dead flowers—returning nutrients to the soil so nothing goes to waste.

This is a pickup-only CSA, with rotating pickup dates and locations shared in advance.

Typical pickup options include:

• On-farm pickup: Sundays, generally between 1:00–3:00 PM

• Spring Grove pickup: Sundays, generally between 4:00–6:00 PM

• Spring Grove Farmers Market pickup: Available during June, July, and August on market days (3rd Saturday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM)

• Pickup dates may vary throughout the season.

Once your signup is confirmed and payment is received, we’ll send:

• Your scheduled pickup dates

• Pickup location details and directions

• Reminder emails before each pickup

We understand that life happens. If you need to adjust a pickup, combine shares, or arrange an alternate plan, early communication is key. When we hear from you ahead of time, we’re often able to offer flexible solutions—including porch partner pickups or friend/family pickups when appropriate.

Our goal is to make getting your share as smooth and accessible as possible—while keeping the farm running efficiently.

A Porch Partner is a simple, neighbor-powered way to make our CSA more accessible.

Porch Partners volunteer their home as a pickup spot for friends, family, or community members who want to join the CSA but may not be able to make it to a standard pickup location. We deliver one combined CSA drop, and members pick up their share from the porch during an agreed-upon window.

Why Porch Partners matter:

• Makes fresh, local food easier to access

• Reduces travel and coordination for members

• Builds stronger neighborhood connections

• Supports small-scale, community-based farming

Porch Partners don’t need special equipment—just a reliable spot for pickups and a willingness to help connect people to good food. It’s a small act that can have a big ripple effect.

Interested in becoming a Porch Partner or joining a group pickup? We’d love to talk.

Because we harvest specifically for our members:

• Missed pickups are not refundable

• If you know you’ll miss a pickup:

  • Send a friend or family member

  • Coordinate a shared pickup

• Unclaimed items may be:

  • Donated

  • Added to market inventory

  • Redistributed at our discretion

Need to make a change? Reach out as early as possible. We’re always happy to communicate.

As a very small, community-supported farm, the way we accept payment truly matters.

Our preferred payment methods are:

• Cash

• Zelle

These options allow more of your dollars to go directly toward seeds, soil health, tools, and the time it takes to grow your food. Credit card processing fees and associated taxes add up quickly for small farms, and minimizing those costs helps us keep our CSA pricing as accessible as possible.

That said, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. Credit card payments are absolutely available when needed, and we’re happy to accommodate—please just note that card payments are subject to applicable taxes and processing fees.

Once your signup form is completed, we’ll follow up with clear payment instructions and options so you can choose what works best for you.

Thank you for supporting our farm in ways that help us stay small, flexible, and sustainable.

You can find us at two local markets throughout the 2026 season. We’ll be bringing a seasonal mix of farm-grown produce, herbs, flowers, and handmade goods that reflect whatever is thriving in our fields that week.

Spring Grove Farmers Market

• 📍 Where: Main St Park, Spring Grove

• 🗓 When: 3rd Saturday of the month (May – Oct)

• ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Fox Lake Friday Night Live Artisan Market

• 📍 Where: Lakefront Park, Fox Lake

• 🗓 Dates: Alternating Fridays: June 5, June 19, July 17, July 31, and Aug 14

• ⏰ Time: Market 5-8pm; Free live music 7-9pm

Stop by, say hi, and see what’s in season!