Community Supported Agriculture (also called CSA or Subscription Vegetable Farming) is an innovative approach to the relationship between farmers and those who enjoy good food. Members of CSA’s pay a fixed fee to a farmer in exchange for a weekly share of the farm’s bounty.  Generally paid in advance of the growing season, the money provides working capital to small family farms so farmers can earn a living wage while providing urban and suburban families with fresh and often organic produce.  CSA’s also give members a tangible connection to the food they eat and the farmers who grow it.  For the most part, produce is harvested the same day as it is picked-up and includes a range of seasonal fruits and vegetables, such as rare and heirloom varieties rarely available in grocery stores.Eat local to preserve the environment and support sustainable farmland stewardship in your region. Teach children where their food comes from. Eat healthy with fresh vegetables grown by organic practices and principles. This CSA is located at Sweetwilliam Farm, Upton, MA.

What do I get for my share? Members of the farm are called shareholders, and usually receive from 8 to 15 vegetable items a week throughout the 20-week growing season. Once a week June through October, you will receive produce grown on our farm. These are pre-set pick up days. Produce will vary weekly pending on the season.  We usually start out with lettuce and greens, move into beans, squash tomatoes then into eggplant, beats and potatoes.