Pick-Your-Own CSA

At Pitney Meadows Community Farm, we are always exploring innovative ways to connect people with local agriculture and deepen our community’s relationship to food.

Our CSA offers a unique “pick-your-own share” model, inviting members into the fields to harvest their own fresh, seasonal produce. This hands-on experience fosters a deeper connection to the land, the growing process, and the food on your plate.

Through our CSA, we cultivate more than vegetables, we nurture a sense of belonging, shared learning, and a commitment to ensuring food for all. By engaging directly with the farm, members become part of a vibrant community rooted in access, education, and care for one another.

2026 CSA INFORMATION

Our 2026 Pick-Your-Own CSA season runs from June 17 through October 3, offering 16 weeks of fresh, seasonal harvesting. Members are invited to visit the farm each week and gather their share directly from the fields during one of our designated harvest windows: Wednesdays from 4:00–8:00pm or Saturdays from 8:00am–12:00pm.

The full-season share is $675, and full scholarships are available to help ensure this program remains accessible to all.

New members are required to attend a brief virtual Member–Farmer Chat prior to the start of the season. These conversations are an opportunity to connect with our team, learn how the CSA operates, and feel prepared to step into the fields with confidence.

Our full-paid shares are fully sold out for the season. We do have Workshares and CSA is a SNAP shares still available for the 2026 season!

We’d love to stay connected! Join our waitlist to be the first to hear about future season registration opportunities!

csa interest list

2026 Workshare Program

The Pitney Meadows “Workshare Program” is a seasonal commitment for those who want to be a steady, trusted part of the team, showing up consistently, sharing in the work, and helping care for the land alongside our community!

In recognition of this commitment, Workshare participants receive a “Workshare,” a complimentary CSA share, as well as public recognition of and thanks for their commitment. Interested? Email Daniel at daniel.williams@pitneymeadows.org

CSA is a SNAP

We offer CSA as a SNAP shares! If you receive SNAP benefits, you can use $21 per week of your benefits toward a CSA membership. If you are interested in using your SNAP benefits for a 2026 CSA membership, complete the interest form.

CSA is a snap interest form!

Benefits

Experience the joy of harvesting your own food and reconnecting with the rhythms of the season
Enjoy the freshest possible produce... grown right where you pick it
Become part of a welcoming community rooted in shared purpose, learning, and connection
Support your local Community Farm, helping to grow a more resilient and equitable food system
Invest in your well-being, your community, and a meaningful way of eating and living

FAQ's

What is a CSA?

A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a partnership between farmers and community members, where individuals purchase a share of a farm’s harvest in advance and receive fresh, seasonal produce throughout the growing season. This model provides farmers with upfront financial support while sharing both the rewards and risks of farming with the community. The CSA model, developed by Booker T. Whatley, a Black horticulturist from Tuskegee University, was designed to help Black farmers retain their land. Whatley promoted pick-your-own farms and clientele membership clubs—approaches that connect farmers and consumers in a mutually beneficial relationship rooted in trust, access, and shared investment.

How is this different from other CSAs?

Unlike other local CSAs where you pick up your share at a designated location, we are offering the opportunity to design your own weekly share based on what you most like to harvest and eat. While there is some work involved, we view it as a true benefit to have the ability to explore the Farm and learn to harvest your own food.

I have no idea how to harvest vegetables! How would I even be able to do this?

No experience needed! We’ve built in plenty of support to help you feel confident from day one. All new members begin with a one-on-one Farmer Member Chat, where we walk you through the basics of our CSA and what to expect throughout the season. From there, you’ll receive a weekly newsletter filled with crop-specific harvest how-to videos, field maps showing what’s available, and helpful tips, tricks, and lists to guide your visit. When you’re on the farm, you’re never on your own, our team is always available, and our friendly CSA Connector volunteers are ready to lend a hand if you need guidance in the field.

What if I'm traveling out of town and will miss a week?

Just let us know ahead of time and send a friend to pick up your share.