What is Community Supported Agriculture?

CSA is a way to reconnect families and individuals with the farms in their local communities. CSA is a refreshing commitment to local agriculture considering that most produce in our country travels about 1,300 miles while our own neighborhood farms are often unable to survive. CSA members support the farm by buying a share of the year's harvest. Members pay for their share in advance, providing capital for operating expenses such as seeds, compost, utilities, greenhouse supplies, etc. When the harvest begins in early June members come to the farm once a week to pick up their share. Members become more connected to the land by eating seasonally and by seeing how weather effects the crops. An early frost may kill off the last of the tomatoes but might sweeten up the fall spinach!

Our Growing Practices

We are strongly committed to sustainable agriculture practices.  We never apply chemical herbicides, pesticides or toxic fertilizers to the land. “Sustainability” encompasses a wider range of issues than those addressed by organic certification. These important issues include efficient use of water, energy, and farm resources, as well as biodiversity and the economic viability of our small family farm.  

Membership at Chubby Bunny

Our CSA members.... 

•enjoy eating freshly picked, delicious, chemical-free veggies 

•trying new varieties and recipes  

•showing their kids where food really comes from

•being directly connected to the farm where their food is produced

•ensuring the viability of small family farms

What's in a share? 

Our shares are a bountiful week's supply of veggies.  A share usually includes 8-12 different items.  As a member you can experience the benefits of eating what is freshest when it's in season - from spring greens like arugula to summer tomatoes and eggplant, and into the fall with lots of roots and winter greens like kale & collards.  We do our best to provide the basics like onions, carrots, potatoes, lettuce, and broccoli; we also love to introduce you to new varieties like celeriac, komatsuna and heirloom tomatoes. 

Local Membership

Local members have weekly access to our u-pick garden which includes herbs, green beans, cherry tomatoes, strawberries and more! 

Local members may choose  either a full or small size farm shares. Our full share is a good choice for couples or families that eat at home often and love cooking and trying new recipes. Our small share may be a good option for individuals or couples, for those who eat out a lot, aren't used to eating many veggies, or simply if you'd like to supplement your own garden. The small share is essentially half of the full share. 

Fairfield County Membership

New for the 2012 season! Members in Fairfield County enjoy the convenience of box delivery at four different locations - Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield Center and Fairfield East. Members are also welcome to visit the farm through out the growing season. 

White Plains Membership

We have a vibrant CSA community in White Plains, NY sponsored by Hazon and the Synagogues of White Plains. In addition to the csa delivery, this location offers monthly market days with local artisanal food vendors and a variety of other events throughout the season. For more information, including membership please contact them directly at whiteplainscsa.com.