2023 Summer CSA registration is Open!
Registration is open to returning and new members for our Summer 2023 CSA! Details and sign-up info below!
Early bird discount for returning members - see your email for the coupon code!
Early bird discount for returning members - see your email for the coupon code!
What exactly is a CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a mutually-beneficial relationship between producer and customer or "shareholder" in which both share in the bounty and risk of sustainable agriculture. In exchange for a pre-season fee paid by the shareholder, the producer commits to providing the shareholder with a box of fresh vegetables on a weekly basis. The shareholder accepts the risk that crop variety may change with the risks inherent in agriculture. The producer accepts the responsibility of providing shareholders with consistency and quality each week.
By joining a farmshare or CSA program, you are becoming a part of the farm and investing in us so that we can grow your food. Your upfront investment helps us take good care of the crops and purchase materials in the spring when the farm is not generating income. Then we turn that investment into healthful food and return it to you throughout the season!
By joining a farmshare or CSA program, you are becoming a part of the farm and investing in us so that we can grow your food. Your upfront investment helps us take good care of the crops and purchase materials in the spring when the farm is not generating income. Then we turn that investment into healthful food and return it to you throughout the season!
Summer 2023 CSA Information
Our CSA is about good food and fellowship. Our products are Certified Naturally Grown, so you can be sure your family is eating top quality healthful produce.
Because everyone's needs are different, we offer a variety of share options (see below).
You may pay in full or in two installments. Payment can be made online via your secure online member account by Paypal, credit card, or by check. We require an initial payment to reserve your share, $50 of which is a non-refundable deposit. If you choose to pay in installments the second installment is due May 15. If you choose to pay in full, thank you! The farm appreciates your investment in us as we get our seeds started and crops growing to delivery your summer bounty!
Please see our Member Agreement for details on payment terms, logistics, share customization. When you register for our CSA, you agree to the Member Agreement terms.
CSA Pickup Location Options 2023
University Ave Pickup Location
Parking Lot across from Zen Clay/Ta-Khrai Thai (2885 University Ave Morgantown WV 26505)
Farm Pickup Location
710 Goshen Rd Morgantown WV 26508
Southern States Cooperative
1974 Hunters Way, Morgantown, WV 26505
Because everyone's needs are different, we offer a variety of share options (see below).
You may pay in full or in two installments. Payment can be made online via your secure online member account by Paypal, credit card, or by check. We require an initial payment to reserve your share, $50 of which is a non-refundable deposit. If you choose to pay in installments the second installment is due May 15. If you choose to pay in full, thank you! The farm appreciates your investment in us as we get our seeds started and crops growing to delivery your summer bounty!
Please see our Member Agreement for details on payment terms, logistics, share customization. When you register for our CSA, you agree to the Member Agreement terms.
CSA Pickup Location Options 2023
University Ave Pickup Location
Parking Lot across from Zen Clay/Ta-Khrai Thai (2885 University Ave Morgantown WV 26505)
- Wednesday pickup only: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Farm Pickup Location
710 Goshen Rd Morgantown WV 26508
- Wednesday pickup: 4pm to 8:00pm
- Friday EARLY option pickup: 12pm to 8pm
- Friday PM pickup: 4pm-8:00pm
Southern States Cooperative
1974 Hunters Way, Morgantown, WV 26505
- Friday pickup only: 4pm-6pm
Shares Available Summer 2023:
*Early bird discount for returning members - see your email for the coupon code!
*All shares will be packed in rubbermaid totes for you to pack out into your own bags. If you wish to have it packed in plastic bags, you can add that option upon registration.
Vegetable Share – Full (Weekly) ($575)
A weekly share of vegetables containing 6-10 items totaling 25 credits for a total of 20 weeks. Wednesday shares begin May 31 and end October 11. Friday shares begin June 2 and end October 13.
Vegetable Share – Half (Biweekly) ($320)
This share includes a total of 10 boxes delivered on an every-other-week basis throughout our 20 week June to October season. The amount of vegetables in each box is the same as the full or weekly share, with the only difference being frequency of pick up. Each week we curate a share box for you with 6 to 10 seasonally available varieties of vegetables from our farm, totaling 25 credits in our software system. You'll receive an email letting you know what will be in the box. If you wish, you will be able to customize your box and add or swap items via your online account a few days prior to pickup. Wednesday pickup options: Group 1 option dates: 5/31,6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/6, 9/20, 10/4. Group 2 option dates: 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11. Friday pickup options: Group 1 dates: 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6. Group 2 dates: 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13.
Vegetable Share – Light (Weekly) ($430)
A weekly share of vegetables containing 3-5 items totaling 15 credits for a total of 20 weeks. Wednesday shares begin May 31 and end October 11. Friday shares begin June 2 and end October 13.
*Early bird discount for returning members - see your email for the coupon code!
*All shares will be packed in rubbermaid totes for you to pack out into your own bags. If you wish to have it packed in plastic bags, you can add that option upon registration.
Vegetable Share – Full (Weekly) ($575)
A weekly share of vegetables containing 6-10 items totaling 25 credits for a total of 20 weeks. Wednesday shares begin May 31 and end October 11. Friday shares begin June 2 and end October 13.
Vegetable Share – Half (Biweekly) ($320)
This share includes a total of 10 boxes delivered on an every-other-week basis throughout our 20 week June to October season. The amount of vegetables in each box is the same as the full or weekly share, with the only difference being frequency of pick up. Each week we curate a share box for you with 6 to 10 seasonally available varieties of vegetables from our farm, totaling 25 credits in our software system. You'll receive an email letting you know what will be in the box. If you wish, you will be able to customize your box and add or swap items via your online account a few days prior to pickup. Wednesday pickup options: Group 1 option dates: 5/31,6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/6, 9/20, 10/4. Group 2 option dates: 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11. Friday pickup options: Group 1 dates: 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6. Group 2 dates: 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13.
Vegetable Share – Light (Weekly) ($430)
A weekly share of vegetables containing 3-5 items totaling 15 credits for a total of 20 weeks. Wednesday shares begin May 31 and end October 11. Friday shares begin June 2 and end October 13.
Fall 2023 CSA Information
Shares Available Fall 2023:
Information will be published here for Fall CSA in September.
Information will be published here for Fall CSA in September.
How do I sign up?
We use Farmigo Software to manage our CSA. You can sign up for your fall share at this link: Mountain Harvest Farm (farmigo.com)
When you sign up you agree to the terms of our Summer 2023 CSA Member Agreement.
Once you choose your share, it will ask you to either log in to your existing account or create a new one. You can reset your password quickly if you forgot it.
You will receive a confirmation email when you sign up.
Have a question? Reach out to us at mountainharvestfarm@gmail.com
When you sign up you agree to the terms of our Summer 2023 CSA Member Agreement.
Once you choose your share, it will ask you to either log in to your existing account or create a new one. You can reset your password quickly if you forgot it.
You will receive a confirmation email when you sign up.
Have a question? Reach out to us at mountainharvestfarm@gmail.com
What does a typical share box include?Each week we carefully curate a "Farmers Pick" CSA box of our premium quality fresh vegetables. Full and Half share members will receive 6-10 items in their boxes totaling 25 credits; Light shares will be 3-5 items for a total of 15 credits. Our selection is based on what's in season, and we strive to offer variety and items that complement each other for meal preparation.
The weight of your box will vary throughout the year since in June you will get a lot of salad items and September brings heavier items like winter squash and sweet potatoes. You will receive an email letting you know what is in our curated "Farmers Pick" box for the week. If you choose, you can customize your box for the week or add additional items (see below). We offer a variety of add-on items that can be purchased as a la carte additions to your weekly boxes. We are planning to offer eggs, coffee, herbs, flowers, honey, maple syrup, and other items a la carte this year (see below). |
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Can I choose what's in my box each week?
Yes! We have several ways of providing our members with choices each week, and ensuring that people go home only with items that they will use and love!
Members will have an online account. Each week you'll get an email letting you know what items we have curated in the Farmers Pick box that week. If it looks good to you, you don't have to do anything more, and we'll see you on your pick up day. You can also go into your account and trade out items in your box for other items that we have available at the farm that week. That way, if you aren't a kale fan, you can choose another item that week - maybe tomatoes, or onions! We'll pack your tailored box accordingly! You can preview our software system here.
We use "credits" in our software to assign a value to individual items in order to allow for box compilation and easy trading. For example, you can trade 6 credits of lettuce for 4 zucchini valued at 1 credit and a 2 credit pepper. We use round credit numbers for easy trading. For example, a zucchini might actually be worth $1.25 if you bought it at the farmers market, but it might be listed in our software as 1 credit to allow for easy trading. The overall share cost takes into account the value of your share overall over the course of the season.
Add-on produce: If you are planning a special meal or need additional veggies beyond the value of your weekly box, you can purchase extra items via your online member account each week if you link a credit card or Paypal account.
Members will have an online account. Each week you'll get an email letting you know what items we have curated in the Farmers Pick box that week. If it looks good to you, you don't have to do anything more, and we'll see you on your pick up day. You can also go into your account and trade out items in your box for other items that we have available at the farm that week. That way, if you aren't a kale fan, you can choose another item that week - maybe tomatoes, or onions! We'll pack your tailored box accordingly! You can preview our software system here.
We use "credits" in our software to assign a value to individual items in order to allow for box compilation and easy trading. For example, you can trade 6 credits of lettuce for 4 zucchini valued at 1 credit and a 2 credit pepper. We use round credit numbers for easy trading. For example, a zucchini might actually be worth $1.25 if you bought it at the farmers market, but it might be listed in our software as 1 credit to allow for easy trading. The overall share cost takes into account the value of your share overall over the course of the season.
Add-on produce: If you are planning a special meal or need additional veggies beyond the value of your weekly box, you can purchase extra items via your online member account each week if you link a credit card or Paypal account.
What if I go on vacation and have to miss a week?
We have a “flex box” policy to help shareholders get the full value of your share within the constraints of carefully scheduled plantings and Mother Nature's schedules. Half shareholders may request one “flex box” and full shareholders may request up to two flex boxes in the summer CSA.
If you have a half share, you can request to skip a scheduled share pickup, and we will pass it to the end of the season to our scheduled “flex makeup” week (October 18 or 20). Or if you prefer, we can also schedule it for one of your “off weeks” if we have the capacity to add it to the requested week.
If you have a full share, you can request to skip a scheduled share pickup, and we will pass it to the end of the season to our scheduled “flex makeup” week (October 18 or 20). If you request to skip a second week, we can add those credits for you to spend on additional vegetable purchases during the remaining summer CSA weeks. Credits cannot be rolled over to subsequent seasons.
If you have a half share, you can request to skip a scheduled share pickup, and we will pass it to the end of the season to our scheduled “flex makeup” week (October 18 or 20). Or if you prefer, we can also schedule it for one of your “off weeks” if we have the capacity to add it to the requested week.
If you have a full share, you can request to skip a scheduled share pickup, and we will pass it to the end of the season to our scheduled “flex makeup” week (October 18 or 20). If you request to skip a second week, we can add those credits for you to spend on additional vegetable purchases during the remaining summer CSA weeks. Credits cannot be rolled over to subsequent seasons.
Other Local and Ethically-sourced items we offer
We source other local and ethical items which members can add on to their weekly orders if they have a paypal or credit card linked as a payment method. Here are some of the items we offer as add-ons:
Coffee
FIRSTHAND coffee is fair-trade and top quality. FIRSTHAND Coffee Cooperative is a Morgantown-based cooperative that is committed to sustainable economic development. For this reason we are proud to partner with them and support our fellow farmers in Central America. FIRSTHAND sources coffee directly from small farmer cooperatives in Nicaragua, cutting out the middlemen in the coffee supply chain in order to ensure that those farmers are getting a fair price and can make a decent livelihood. And the coffee is delicious too!
Coffee
FIRSTHAND coffee is fair-trade and top quality. FIRSTHAND Coffee Cooperative is a Morgantown-based cooperative that is committed to sustainable economic development. For this reason we are proud to partner with them and support our fellow farmers in Central America. FIRSTHAND sources coffee directly from small farmer cooperatives in Nicaragua, cutting out the middlemen in the coffee supply chain in order to ensure that those farmers are getting a fair price and can make a decent livelihood. And the coffee is delicious too!
Local eggs
We are partnering with Dying Breed Ranch (Halleck Rd, Morgantown WV) to offer local GMO-free egg shares for Summer 2023 CSA.
Local meat
We will offer local meats from our trusted local producer partners such as Daystar Farm and Pike Mountain Farm. You will be able to add on items weekly via your online CSA account if you have a linked credit card or Paypal.
Other Local items
We currently source the other items for add-on purchase for CSA members: honey (R&A Honey, Parsons, WV); maple syrup (Heasley Homestead, Bruceton Mills, WV).
We are partnering with Dying Breed Ranch (Halleck Rd, Morgantown WV) to offer local GMO-free egg shares for Summer 2023 CSA.
Local meat
We will offer local meats from our trusted local producer partners such as Daystar Farm and Pike Mountain Farm. You will be able to add on items weekly via your online CSA account if you have a linked credit card or Paypal.
Other Local items
We currently source the other items for add-on purchase for CSA members: honey (R&A Honey, Parsons, WV); maple syrup (Heasley Homestead, Bruceton Mills, WV).
What do our members like about our CSA?
From our 2019 Member Survey:
"We love that the produce lasts so much longer than most grocery store produce options. We really enjoy supporting the humans behind community agriculture. We are also very appreciative of your farm's commitment to organic practices."
"I saved a lot of money on groceries this year (organic in the stores is expensive) and we ate much healthier."
"Nice clean veggies and easy pickups."
"I liked being able to customize my box! "
