CSA GUIDE
What is a CSA?
A Community Supported Agriculture is a program that helps to bridge the gap between consumers and their local agriculture. This program gives an opportunity to consumers who care about what they eat, as well as supporting local agriculture to become a part of a local farm.
Members purchase a share of the farm prior to the beginning of the growing season and receive a weekly box of the high quality, seasonal produce for the duration of the membership. It is a win win for both the farmers and the members. (from Geneva Lakes Produce)
How do I choose which CSA to join?
If you've been sourcing a majority of your food from the LSFM the past year, consider signing up for a CSA.
Take a moment to reflect on your eating habits in the last year.
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What did you find yourself almost exclusively buying at the LSFM?
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Which farmer do you want to support more?
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Worried you'll have too much produce? Split a share with your housemates or buy in with a friend!
Take a look at the list below to get an idea of the CSA offerings at the LSFM, and reach out to the farmers directly with questions you might have!
Vegetable / Fruit / Flower CSA
A Certified organic apple orchard, fruit and vegetable farm only 100 miles from Chicago.
Produce
Fruits and vegetables
Frequency Options
Weekly
Sign-Up
Online
A unique "fill your own crate" CSA. 20-week season and additional 27 extended week season.
Produce
Vegetables
Frequency Options
Weekly
Sign-Up
Online
a USDA-Certified Organic non-profit urban farm and social enterprise in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago.
Produce
Vegetables and herbs
Frequency Options
Weekly and bi-weekly
Sign-Up
Online
Over 100 varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs that are picked at the peak of quality for 19 weeks.
Produce
Vegetables, fruits, and herbs
Frequency Options
Weekly
Sign-Up
Online
A worker-owned urban farm in Southside Chicago.
Produce
Produce, herbs, and flowers
Frequency Options
Weekly and bi-weekly
Sign-Up
Online
Certified organic, zero carbon footprint farm from Wisconsin, serving Chicagoland.
Produce
Tomato, vegetables, and fruits
Frequency Options
Weekly
Sign-Up
Online
Meat / Fish / Egg CSA & CSF
The first meat CSA offered in Chicago
Meat/Fish/Egg
Frequency Options
Beef, pork, chicken, and eggs
Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly
Sign-Up
Online
The farm supplying Daisies restaurant in Logan Square.
Meat/Fish/Egg
Frequency Options
Eggs
TBA
Sign-Up
TBA
An organic-pasture based livestock & poultry farm, that raises premium, grass-fed meats for the Chicago area.
Meat/Fish/Egg
Frequency Options
Turkey, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and more
Monthly and weekly
Sign-Up
Online
Community Supported Fishery (CSF). A completely integrated boat-to-doorstep seafood company
Meat/Fish/Egg
Frequency Options
Salomon and more
Monthly
Sign-Up
Online
