Here is how Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) works at Fresh-n-Natural
A farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included based on the type of membership a person had selected. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a “membership” or a “subscription”) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.
Being a part of the CSA creates several rewards for both the farmer and you, the consumer.
Marketing
Get to spend time marketing the food early in the year, before their 16 hour days in the field begin
Payment
Receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm’s cash flow
Opportunity
Have an opportunity to get to know the people who eat the food they grow
Advantages for you, the consumers:
Eat ultra-fresh food, absolutely tastes better with all the flavour and filled with minerals and vitamin which benefit your health
Our CSA allows you to empower your local economy, which strengthens your community.
Get exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking
Find that kids typically favor food from “their” farm – even veggies they’ve never been known to eat
By sourcing food locally you are reducing your carbon footprint.
Organic food doesn’t contain all the nasty pesticides that conventional produce contains.
Usually get to visit the farm at least once a season
Develop a relationship with the farmer who grows their food and learn more about how food is grown
Pick Your Box
FARM FRESH EGGS
- Orders must be placed Friday before pick-up week
- Add on to your weekly box
- Fresh & free range
Free Range – A dozen Farm Fresh Free Range Duck or Chicken Eggs added to your box.
Add organic farm fresh eggs to your CSA box for even more convenience. We offer both duck and chicken eggs in dozen counts. This allows you to get even more local produce from the farm you know and trust.
MEAT ONLY
A smart choice for healthy snacking, each box comes with easy-to-eat, fresh fruit to keep your team fruit-fueled and productive.
MILK ONLY
Perfect for those on the go, this box offers mostly fruit and only fast, easy-to-prepare vegetables to make eating fresh fruit and vegetables easy.
MIXED FRUIT AND VEGGIE
Our most popular service, this box is a great choice for families and people who like fresh fruit and enjoy cooking a few times a week.
TRADITIONAL CSA
Our original box, this mix offers produce only from our farm and neighboring partner farms. Our Traditional CSA box is the most locally seasonal mix you can find.
VEGGIE ONLY
Recommended for the avid chef or juicer, this assortment of organic vegetables offers amazing diversity of flavor and nutrients to your seasonal diet.
