How does the Minto CSA work?

Registration opens around mid February each year - first to the previous year’s members, then to the waitlist (if any shares remain). When we have shares available, we invite the waitlist to join, prioritized by the date the person signed up for the waitlist. In many years, we are able to add some shares around July.

When members register, they select:

• Which day for Market-Style pick-up at the Farm Stand (W, Th, or F)

• Share size (Full or Partial)

• Weekly or every-other-week share

• Optional add-ons (bread, coffee, eggs, u-pick flowers, food equity contribution)

• Payment plan (pay in full or 2, 3, or 6 installments)

• Payment method (check, e-check, SNAP/EBT)

The first week of June, the farm crew begins harvesting, washing, and setting up fresh produce at the Farm Stand for the CSA pick-up. CSA members pick up their Market-Style share, which is a combination of Fixed items (everyone takes these) and Choice items (members select these). The pick-up window is 4 to 7 pm. Food service is open and many members order dinner. Families with young children appreciate the nearby playground.

We email a pick-up reminder the morning of each member’s pick-up, with the list of items the member is getting that day.

Each member can use up to two Delivery Holds during the Summer season. The member selects a future CSA pick-up date to receive a make-up share, or can request a Vacation Voucher (which can be used at the Farm Stand for produce).

A weekly CSA newsletter lists the Market-Style Fixed items, and usually includes harvest photos, farm news, produce information, and recipes.

One to two farm events each year provide an opportunity for CSA members to connect with the farm’s agricultural systems, get to know the farm crew, and see how the produce is grown.