How does the Market-Style CSA pick-up work?

In the traditional CSA model, shares are pre-packed. The Market-Style pick-up provides much greater flexibility for CSA members.

We offer three days for Market-Style pick-up: Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, from 4 pm to 7 pm. When you arrive, cross your name off the check-list and double-check what you should be receiving for the week (share size; add-ons). Any add-ons will be near the check-in area. Consult the chalk board for how may items to take, for your Full or Partial share.

At each pick-up, we set up a wide variety of produce, and you pack their own share. If you are new to Market-Style, or have any questions, staff are there to help!

Your share is a combination of "Fixed" items (all members take these*) and "Choice" items (members can select their favorites or try something new). Having “Fixed” items allows the farm crew to harvest larger quantities of in-season items.

* Fixed item policy: MIG strongly encourages members to take the Fixed items each week. Items not taken can result in a financial loss for MIG. Fixed items are a key part of MIG’s CSA approach for Market-Style shares and make up less than half of the share. If a member has an allergy or other medical restriction, they may skip a Fixed item and select a Choice item instead. If a member strongly dislikes a Fixed item, the member may skip the item. If the member wants to swap it for a Choice item, they should ask MIG staff.

Members can have friends or family pick up a share. Make sure they are aware of the pick-up process and which share size to pick up.

During the Market-Style pick-ups, our Farm Stand and food service are open to CSA members and to the general public. The Market-Style pick-ups are a great opportunity for families to visit the farm - to enjoy the rural scenery and flowers, walk around the farm, use the playground, or meet other CSA families.