COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA)

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CSA MEMBERSHIP

Becoming a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member is a meaningful way to support Second Nature Farm while enjoying fresh, seasonal produce all summer long. Your membership helps cover the upfront costs of seeds and supplies at the beginning of the season which is one of the most costly times for a small farm.

In return, you’ll receive a weekly or bi-weekly box of fresh, nutritious vegetables and herbs, grown with care. Your early support means so much to me, especially in my first season farming on my own. I’m excited to share an abundance of fresh, delicious produce with you throughout the season!

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  • Each share includes approximately 7–9 vegetables or herbs per week. The value throughout the season will even out to $44/week, some weeks might be slightly less while others might go over value based on the time of season and availability of crops but you can expect between $40-$50 worth of fresh vegetables in each share.

    Examples of what you may see in your boxes based on the season:

    JUNE

    • Beets

    • Bok choy or little gem lettuce

    • Cilantro or dill

    • Spinach

    • Green Onions

    • Kale

    • Salad greens

    • Radish or Turnip

    JULY

    • Beans

    • Basil or parsley

    • Swiss chard

    • Carrots

    • Cucumbers

    • Summer squash

    • Fresh onions

    • Salad greens

    AUGUST

    • Dill or parsley

    • Beans

    • Heirloom tomatoes

    • Cherry tomatoes

    • Eggplant or summer squash

    • Peppers

    • Green onions

    • Salad greens

    SEPTEMBER

    • Beets

    • Carrots

    • Arugula

    • Storage onions

    • Cilantro or dill

    • Spinach

    • Winter radish

    • Little gem lettuce or bok choy

  • Season Length:

    • 16 weeks, with a target start date of June 15 through September 28

    • Dates may shift slightly due to weather conditions

    • You’ll receive a confirmation email one week before the first pickup

    Pick up Time:

    Monday evenings. Exact times vary based on location but each pick up spot will have a 1.5 hour pick up window.

    Pick up Locations

    Choose one of the following locations:

    • Ottawa South - Human 2.0 -  2202 Thurston Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 6E1

    • Little Italy - Klimat - 265 City Centre Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R7

    • Kanata/Stittsville - Location to be determined shortly.

  • Full Share

    • Weekly box for 16 weeks

    • 7–9 vegetables per share

    • Average value of $44 per week

    • $700 (can be split into two payments)

    Bi-Weekly Share

    • Box every second week (8 total deliveries)

    • 7–9 vegetables per share

    • Average value of $44 per week

    • $375 (one time payment)

    • Customization options: Weekly “this or that” choices and a swap bin at each pickup where you can swap out a veggie you don’t like with one that you prefer

    • 10% member discount: Add extra vegetables or flowers to your share at a 10% discount

    • First access: Early access to limited-quantity items

    • Weekly newsletter: A list of your upcoming share plus recipes to help with meal planning and reduce food waste

    • Flexible skips:

      • Weekly members: up to 2 skips

      • Bi-weekly members: 1 skip

    Skipped shares can be doubled up later with notice by the Friday before pickup

Freshly harvested carrots with green tops lying on soil in a garden.

BECOME A MEMBER

By joining the CSA, you’re supporting Second Nature Farm at the start of the season while enjoying fresh, seasonal produce all summer long. Your support means so much to me, and I’m grateful to share this season’s harvest with you.