Community Shared Agriculture
The CSA model was designed to provide farms with income at the beginning of the growing season when expenses are highest and income is low, allowing some stability in an otherwise highly seasonal industry. Payment for a CSA is provided up front for a "share" of the harvest that will be distributed in installments throughout the growing season. At Waltham Fields, all shares are picked up at the farm, giving shareholders a strong connection to the land, our farm staff, and fellow community members.
Seasonal Shares
We offer a variety of share options to accomodate different households, as well as specialty shares like flowers and fruit. Our CSA program includes summer, fall, and winter shares. Please use the link below to view current availability.
How It Works
Summer share registration opens in early January. Fall and Winter shares are released at later dates. Share holders recieve an email prior to the season, with additional information about the pick up process. Each week, we send out a list of what produce is being harvested. Share fulfillment is completed by shareholders, on site in our CSA area.
Pick Your Own
Every CSA share purchased includes access to our pick-your-own fields and crops! Each week during the growing season, shareholders will be notified as to which crops are ready to harvest, how much is available, as well as tips for harvesting. Scissors and snips are provided.
Produce Tips
Our staff and volunteers are alwasy available to answer questions about storing, washing, and preparing produce. Use the link below for some of our top tips!
Food For All
We are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of half-priced CSA Shares each season to participants who self-identify as meeting the current USDA SNAP eligibility guidelines, which can be purchased with cash or SNAP. These shares are largely subsidized by other CSA shareholders who generously pay above the price of their own share by making a Food For All contribution. This tax-deductible donation is a simple, yet highly impactful way to support our community members and
WFCF's mission of Local Food For All.
Consider making a Food For All contribution when purchasing your CSA. If 100 individuals or families make a
Food For All contribution each season, all of our subsidized shares will be fully community funded!
Purchasing a subsidized CSA Share with SNAP
SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formely known as food stamps. Through the Department of Transitional Assistance's (DTA) SNAP CSA Pilot, you can pay for a half-priced CSA share with your SNAP benefits, on a monthly basis. This program enables payments to WFCF to be withdrawn by DTA from your SNAP account automatically each month, the day your receive your benefits. WFCF is a HIP vendor, so you will also receive $40-$60 in SNAP dollars immediately back on your card through this monthly transaction. Please contact us for assistance with payment.