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Thanks as always for providing the most customizable and user-friendly CSA I’ve ever belonged to!!! -- Katie N.
Photos by Noelle Tennis Gulden
Love fresh, local, organic vegetables? A CSA might be for you!
The vegetables are certified organic, high quality and nutrient dense. Pickup at farmers markets or multiple delivery locations throughout Louisville or surrounding areas. 22 weeks of seasonal vegetables, mid-May through October. CSA is a great way to cook at home and get creative in the kitchen. A CSA share supports a local business, a small family KY farm and keeps money in community. And you're caring for the Earth at the same time.
The vegetables are certified organic, high quality and nutrient dense. Pickup at farmers markets or multiple delivery locations throughout Louisville or surrounding areas. 22 weeks of seasonal vegetables, mid-May through October. CSA is a great way to cook at home and get creative in the kitchen. A CSA share supports a local business, a small family KY farm and keeps money in community. And you're caring for the Earth at the same time.
I love seeing how colorful my meals are in the summer when I cook with my CSA vegetables, love knowing the people whose hands have grown and harvested it and, love the most how the food grows my kids!
-- Nancy R.
-- Nancy R.
What are the benefits of Barr Farms CSA?
A CSA that works for you:
Connects you with you food and your farmer:
Plus even more benefits of being part of a CSA:
- Customize your CSA bag based on the veggies you love and hate.
- Choose the size and frequency that's right for you: small, regular or abundant, weekly or biweekly for each size.
- Multiple delivery locations, including home delivery. Find a location close to your home or work, or ask us to set up a new one.
- Flexible scheduling: put a vacation hold on your box, or change delivery locations for a week or two
Connects you with you food and your farmer:
- Helps you get creative in the kitchen. Recipe and storage suggestions based on your CSA veggies, plus
- Connects you with the people who grow your food. You'll have a direct relationship with our farm family. We have a great weekly CSA newsletter with photos, cooking ideas and farm and family updates :)
- Members-only Fall picnic with farm tour and hayride.
Plus even more benefits of being part of a CSA:
- Makes it easy to eat healthy!
- Takes care of the Earth! We use sustainable practices that puts the health of the planet and people first!
- Invests in your local food system and local economy. Food dollars stay in our community.
We have so enjoyed our boxes, it's almost as good as Christmas! And our horizons have broadened greatly as we've become more veggie-centric! It's been a joy, and we absolutely love knowing we're helping in a very small way to support you and your family.
-- Betsy W.
-- Betsy W.
What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a relationship between a farmer and an individual or family. In this relationship, the family or individual becomes part of the farm, signing up to receive a share of vegetables each week in exchange for paying for the season of vegetables up front in the winter, when farms need capital for seeds and other infrastructure. In a CSA, members share in the bounty and risk of the farm, whether there is an abundant harvest or a drought. In this system, farmers know who their food is feeding, and community members are able to build relationships with the people who grow their food and become part of the farm.
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What Veggies come in the CSA?
The CSA is seasonal, based on what is fresh each week. But the best part about Barr Farms CSA?
You get to choose! Here's how it works:
After you sign up, our CSA software service, "Harvie" will provide you with a list of all the crops that we grow and you will rate each product from 0 ("I never want it in my box") to 5 ("I love it!"). Based on your preferences and our weekly harvest, Harvie chooses what will go in your box and sends a notification to you about your box.
Still want to make changes? You will have a window of time to make changes to your box or order extras if you like.
Here are some examples of one CSA member's share throughout the season. Note the share is customizable to your taste. This customer chose not to get beets, fennel or cabbage, and on some weeks doubled up on favorites like cantaloupe.
You get to choose! Here's how it works:
After you sign up, our CSA software service, "Harvie" will provide you with a list of all the crops that we grow and you will rate each product from 0 ("I never want it in my box") to 5 ("I love it!"). Based on your preferences and our weekly harvest, Harvie chooses what will go in your box and sends a notification to you about your box.
Still want to make changes? You will have a window of time to make changes to your box or order extras if you like.
Here are some examples of one CSA member's share throughout the season. Note the share is customizable to your taste. This customer chose not to get beets, fennel or cabbage, and on some weeks doubled up on favorites like cantaloupe.
Photos by Noelle Tennis Gulden
Barr Farms has been feeding our family for a lucky 7 years now! We are beyond grateful for the love and sacrifice that has been infused in the beautiful organic produce, humanely-tended meats and the other bounties that are offered through their CSA. Barr Farms' food fuels our family's health and equips us to evolve as more compassionate and connected members of the community.
-- Stephanie B.
-- Stephanie B.
How much does it cost?
We have three share sizes available, and you can choose weekly or biweekly delivery for each size:
Small: $21/week
The small share is about 5-6 items per delivery. Good for individuals or couples.
Regular: $28/week
The regular share is about 7-10 items per delivery. Good for families of 2-4.
Abundant: $36/week
The large share is about 11-14 items per delivery. Some items will be double, like 2 heads of lettuce instead of one, for example. Good for large families, or families who cook lots of veggies throughout the week!
Here are some examples of what the small, regular and abundant might look like in the Fall:
Small: $21/week
The small share is about 5-6 items per delivery. Good for individuals or couples.
Regular: $28/week
The regular share is about 7-10 items per delivery. Good for families of 2-4.
Abundant: $36/week
The large share is about 11-14 items per delivery. Some items will be double, like 2 heads of lettuce instead of one, for example. Good for large families, or families who cook lots of veggies throughout the week!
Here are some examples of what the small, regular and abundant might look like in the Fall:
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Abundant
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When and where do I pick up?
We have multiple Louisville area locations for pickup or delivery, as well as New Albany, Elizabethtown Brandenburg and Ft Knox. Pickup/delivery days are Tuesdays and Saturdays, depending on the location. We also have pickups at multiple Louisville farmers markets, and offer personal home or business delivery service.
For a full list of pick-up locations see Find Us.
For a full list of pick-up locations see Find Us.
Is a CSA right for me?
CSAs are good for people who:
Want to cook at home
Want to eat vegetables on a regular basis
Want to explore eating seasonally
Want to experiment with new foods, or new combinations of foods
Want to get creative with cooking by using what is on hand
Want to adapt recipes to use seasonal organic veggies
Want to cook at home
Want to eat vegetables on a regular basis
Want to explore eating seasonally
Want to experiment with new foods, or new combinations of foods
Want to get creative with cooking by using what is on hand
Want to adapt recipes to use seasonal organic veggies
How do I pay?
You can pay in full when you sign up, or set up a payment plan. If you choose the payment plan, your card will be automatically charged on the dates of the plan. We accept all major credit cards. If you need to pay by check or cash, let us know, and we can work with you! For details on the payment plan, see CSA FAQ.
Since we want our high quality food to be accessible to anyone who wants it, we also can develop a work trade with you.
Since we want our high quality food to be accessible to anyone who wants it, we also can develop a work trade with you.
How do I get started?
Need More Info?
See our CSA FAQ or read our read our MEMBER AGREEMENT.
Photo by Noelle Tennis Gulden
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