As the summer approaches, some of our readers may be looking for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) options in their neighborhood. The number of CSA programs that deliver fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies, as well as dairy, eggs, meat and other products to our area has grown, so we compiled this guide to help you navigate through some of the available options (for more, visit this page).
Also, please consider supporting local urban farms, like Mill Creek Farm, Farm 51, and Neighborhood Foods Farm. For information on local farmers’ markets and gardening options check our Civic Life page.
Greensgrow Farms Summer CSA
Schedule: mid-May through early November
Pick-up locations:
- Greensgrow West, 4912 Baltimore Avenue, Fridays 3–6 p.m.
- Lancaster Avenue, 37th & Lancaster, Thursdays 3:30–6:30 p.m.
What’s in the share? A variety of five-eight vegetables, plus fruit, and a protein choice (a dozen eggs, two cups of yogurt, a package of locally made tofu, a package of locally made seitan, or a wedge of butter). Eight times during the season, the share will include a locally made artisan cheese (vegan sub is available). Some weeks the share includes a locally made prepared food such as fresh pasta or locally made beer from Philadelphia Brewing Company.
Cost: Full share (24 weeks): $800; Half share (13 weeks): $448
Click here to sign up.
Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative
Schedule: TBA
Pick-up locations: Garden Court (5000 block of Osage Ave); Powelton Village (3700 Baring St); The Spruce St. Cafe at the Hospital of UPenn (3400 Spruce St)
What’s in the share? In the full vegetable share, you can expect to receive 9 to 12 varieties of vegetables per week. In the half vegetable share, you can expect to receive 4 to 7 varieties of vegetables per week. When abundant, fruit will be included in Full Vegetable Shares. Other options: a fruit share, which consists of 2 to 3 varieties of seasonal fruit, and other shares (bread, eggs, meat, chicken, cheese, herbs, flowers, and CSM (community supported medicine).
Cost: Full Vegetable Share: $750; Half Vegetable Share: $475. Info on other shares is available here.
Click here to sign up.
Philly Foodworks
Schedule: May 27 – October 23 (22 weeks)
Pick-up locations:
- Hibiscus (4907 Catharine St). Wednesdays 3 – 7:30 p.m.
What’s in the share: Your Choice option: You commit to spend $395 with Philly Foodworks throughout the season but what you get is entirely up to you. Choose from a variety of produce, meats, dairy items, fruits, breads, spreads and more. You do not have to buy something every week, so feel free to purchase as you choose. Mix Share option: In this option you get five produce items each week based on what is available. In addition, you receive a total of $65 in credits that can be spent throughout the season at the online market. Farmer’s Choice option: In this option you receive 10 items each week based on what local farmers have available (zucchini or yellow squash, sweet corn, cantaloupe, multi-colored peppers, heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, lettuce, red or yellow onions, potatoes, basil and more).
Optional shares include: bread, eggs, jams, coffee, fruit, apothecary, cheese, bacon, flowers, and more.
Cost: Your Choice option: $395; Mix Share: $395; Farmer’s Choice: $625.
Click here to sign up.
West Philly Foods CSA
Schedule: mid-May through mid-October (22 weeks)
Pick-up locations:
Choose from one of pick up locations each Thursday:
- Walnut Hill Community Farm (46th and Market) from 4-7 p.m.
- Renewal Church (47th and Cedar Ave.) from 5-7 p.m.
- Heritage Farms (4300 Monument Blvd.) from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
- CHOP Hospital (Abramson Research Center Lobby) from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- CHOP Hospital (Karabots), 4:15-6:30 p.m.
- High Point Cafe (2831 W. Girard Ave.) from 3-6 p.m.
What’s in the share? The veggie & fruit share includes: Green beans, sweet corn, cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, basil, summer squash, zucchini, eggplant, sweet potatoes, okra, sweet & hot peppers, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupes, and nectarines. Full Share: Approx. 10-12 lbs; Half Share: Approx. 5-6 lbs. Value-added shares include: jams, artisan bread, nut butter, cheese, coffee, beer, cookies, ice cream and more.
Cost: Full fruit & veggie share: $610; Half share: $360. For more information on additional shares, click here.
Click here to sign up.
On Friday, April 25, our old friends TreePhilly and the Fairmount Park Conservancy are partnering with Yards Brewing Company to host #ArbrewDay, a celebration of local craft beer and the City of Arborly Love. Folks from TreePhilly, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Yards Brewing, and the Masterminds Ad Agency will be at five bars across the city, including City Tap House at 3925 Walnut St., offering beer specials, a limited number of free yard trees (no registration necessary; while supplies last), and free t-shirts and raffles for folks who take home a tree. As always, only Philadelphia property owners with a yard space are eligible for free yard trees, but even those who don’t have a yard are welcome. Folks can also join the convo at #ArbrewDay and by following @TreePhilly, @YardsBrew, and @MyPhillyPark.
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