CSA stands for Community-Supported Agriculture and is a model where members buy shares of a farm's harvest at the beginning of each growing season. This allows the farm to invest in items it needs upfront, which is when the bulk of farm work occurs. In return, members receive a weekly box of fresh produce throughout the season.

There are so many benefits to joining a CSA. Here are some of our personal favorites…

It’s healthy. Because locally-grown produce spends less time in transit and in storage, it is has higher nutrient contents (this is also why it’s more flavorful). We also never use chemical fertilizers or pesticides, which is what store-bought produce is often laden with.

It supports your local economy. We may be biased, but wouldn’t you rather give your hard-earned cash to a small farmer than a giant corporation? When you put money into your local economy, it stays in your community and makes it a better place to live.

It’s efficient. You don’t need to shop for produce in the grocery store, saving you time, energy, and the headache of “what are we eating?”

It’s fun. Cooking with the items you receive in your weekly CSA box often means trying new recipes and getting creative in the kitchen.

It’s sustainable. Our CSA is one of the most environmentally-focused around. By signing up, you’re taking a key step towards being more sustainable, as our fields are constantly working to store climate-warming carbon dioxide.

It’s intuitive. Eating seasonal foods brings us back to how our ancestors ate, which is what our bodies naturally crave.

Our summer CSA runs for approximately 20 weeks (June - November). There are several options, explained here. A limited number of memberships are available each year.

We accept new members at any point during our CSA season until membership slots are full. Those who join part-way through the season will receive a prorated rate based on their start week.

Yes, we drop-off CSA shares in insulated boxes to members who enroll in the delivery service. Deliveries are made on Monday afternoons. You can learn about our delivery system here.

If you are interested in delivery, please indicate it when filling out the CSA form.

CSA members picking up their weekly boxes can visit the farm on Mondays from 2:00 p.m. until sundown. Your box will be in the cart out front. If you need to stop by at another time, simply give us a call at 518-241-3706.

Please see our pricing options here.

Sorry, we do not customize. All CSA members reap the same benefits of the seasonal harvest. If you don’t like something in your box, share it with a friend!

If you need to miss a week, you can send a friend to pick up your box. If you are receiving deliveries, please email us at least one week in advance and we would be happy to deliver it to a friend of yours living within our delivery area.

The green produce bags, quart baskets, and pint baskets are all compostable. If you don’t compost at home, you can bring them back to the farm and we will compost them for you. To learn about why composting is important, click here.

There are a few things that make Tao Farms NY unique. For starters, we offer a delivery option that many other CSAs do not. Perhaps most importantly, our farming practices are keenly focused on soil health. That’s because healthy soil means healthy food. By joining this CSA, you are supporting farmers who truly prioritize the environment and, by doing so, grow nutrient-rich, delicious food. Learn more about our farming practices here.