What is a CSA?

CSA Stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is an organization that allows city residents to have direct access to high quality, fresh produce grown locally by regional farmers.

When you become a member of a CSA, you purchase a “share” of vegetables from a regional farmer. Weekly or bi-weekly, from June until October or November, our farmer delivers that share of produce to our neighborhood. Shares usually include 7-10 types of vegetables, enough for a family of 2-3 people.

CSA members pay for an entire season of produce upfront – typically $400-$600. This early bulk payment enables your farmer to plan for the season, purchase new seed, make equipment repairs, and more.

The Greenpoint-Williamsburg CSA (GWCSA) also offers the option of other produce from local farms. For a few extra dollars a week, in addition to your vegetables you can add fruit, eggs, and even flowers.

The terms and conditions for joining the GWCSA are here: Membership Agreement.

Why join a CSA?

Buy Local

• Your support helps small local farms stay afloat.
• Connect with the food you eat by meeting your farmers and exploring the farms.

Eat Well

• Buy the freshest food for your family.
• Explore new foods and learn to cook with them.
• Find out that beet greens aren’t just good for you, they’re tasty too!

Be Healthy

• Eat more fresh vegetables and fruit.
• Share healthy eating habits with your kids. Expose them early to a variety of regional produce.

Protect the Environment

• Support farmers who take care of their land by growing food in ways that take care of the soil.
• Cut down on the number of miles your food travels from the farm to your plate.

Who runs the GWCSA?

The GWCSA is a volunteer-run organization. Our core group of volunteers takes on much of the administrative management of the CSA. This includes signing up new members, collecting members payments, running the distribution site, accounting, organizing work shifts, managing the website and communication tools, helping aid our low income members, and planning community-building or educational events. This frees up the farmers to focus on growing and delivering the vegetables.

How do I become a core member of the GWCSA?

Start attending the core meetings and ask how you can help out!

What if I can’t afford to pay upfront for the entire season?

The GWCSA offers payment plans to allow members flexibility in paying for their shares. In addition, some subsidized shares are available for those that would like to be part of the CSA but cannot afford to without assistance. Please email us to learn more about these options.