Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a mutually beneficial way for community members to support local farmers by investing in a share of crops for the season at a reduced price. Investing upfront ensures that farmers will be able to cover operating costs and grow the right amount of crops, knowing already where the produce will go. This also benefits community members as they are able to get high-quality, local, and pesticide-free produce at a highly discounted rate. CSA members get to enjoy “you-pick” days for strawberries, blackberries, and even pumpkins for Halloween. CSA members also tell us that they appreciate the added benefit of learning to eat in season and try new things! Members will be expected to bring their own reusable bags, as The Farm is a center for sustainability.
Full Share– $450.00
~$37/week – Will feed 3-4
Half Share– $275.00
~$23/week – Will feed 1-2
Season Start Date: July 2, 2025
Season Closing Date: September 17, 2025
Pickups– Weekly on Wednesdays 10am-3pm at The Farm, 155 Walker Ave, Ashland, OR.
Should you not be able to pick up your items at the designated time, please reach out to thefarm@sou.edu
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a mutually beneficial way for community members to support local farmers. Community members pay a subscription fee at the beginning of the growing season which provides farmers the economic security to invest in seeds, cover operations cost, and pay a fair wage to their employees. By participating in your local CSA program, you are creating a direct relationship between farmers and community members.
As a student-led farm, we curate the timing of our CSA to the student workers’ busy school schedule. That is why we host our 12-week Summer CSA from June/July- September.
Think of it as going to the grocery store every week. Members arrive at the farm, and depending on their share, they get to pick through a certain amount of seasonal vegetables. Bringing a reusable bag is encouraged!
Pick up dates vary each year.
Check out our sample calendar to see what to expect in your shares. This is a great way to learn how to eat seasonally.
Contact us at thefarm@sou.edu for more information
Will I know what produce I am receiving each week ahead of time?
Unlike the grocery store, produce from The Farm differs slightly week to week and reflects the natural changes of the growing season.
Midweek, we will send out a list of expected produce and on the day of pickup, we will include information for produce which may be unfamiliar (e.g., bok choy, mustard greens) and tasty recipes for how to prepare them!
What happens if I miss a CSA share pickup?
You are welcome to have a family member, friend, neighbor, etc. pick up your share for you if you are unavailable. We typically do not allow share pickups outside of our scheduled times, as we are a very small operation with labor constraints. We apologize for any inconvenience this creates. When possible, shares that are not picked up are donated in the Ashland community.
May I participate in the CSA if I am a non-SOU community member?
Contact us by email at thefarm@sou.edu for more information.
Is the produce from The Farm organic?
The produce from The Farm is cultivated using all-organic methods. We use no toxic pesticides or herbicides; however, we are not USDA Certified Organic.
Where specifically on The Farm do I pickup my share?
All pick ups will be at the Farm. Please go to 155 Walker Ave, Ashland, OR. Should you not be able to pick up your items at the designated time, please reach out to thefarm@sou.edu