join our csa

what is csa?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) brings together communities, farmers, and farmland into a mutually beneficial relationship that sustains local agriculture, ensures greater food security, and strengthens the commonwealth.

A CSA is the opportunity to purchase a “share” of our farm. You will be investing in the farm's harvest and  the reward vs. risk we experience during the growing season! 

why invest in community supported agriculture?

  • investing in a farm share at the start of the growing season will result in savings of 30% or more per week in your grocery bill throughout the year
  • a safer alternative, less trips to the grocery store
  • ​the opportunity to work directly with young farmers and know where your food comes from
  • helps the farmer with many early season startup costs and guarantees a home for their produce 
  • shares will help further sustainable agricultural goals for years to come
  • ​it's a fantastic way to support a local farm and the local economy 

farm share highlights

  • perfect for an individual or family who loves vegetables​
  • 20 weeks of farm fresh produce​
  • 3 share sizes to choose from
  • one pick-up day of choice, Tuesday or Friday*
  • the ability to choose what is in your share
  • the option to have a family member or friend pick up your share
  • curbside pickup or local delivery* 
  • several monthly produce staples you can count on
  • on-site Bardwell Farm representative to assist with quality, quantity, and questions
  • blog subscription to Forkful our exclusive CSA guide
  • includes farm share tote bag or bags depending on the size of your share
  • several payment options available
  • share a membership with family or friend​​s
  • produce and farm to table product member exclusives throughout the season ​

*excludes Chicopee Fresh Market

shares

Shares will run for 20 weeks, June 1st through October 15th* and will be choice selected by members from a variety of produce each week. Quantity and variety of produce offered to CSA members will change weekly. Curbside pickup and local delivery will be available. ​A Bardwell Farm representative will also be there to assist with quality, quantity, and questions. Members will also receive a Bardwell Farm tote bag, weekly pickup reminders, and be automatically subscribed to Forkful our exclusive CSA guide.
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  • ​Small Share (formally half share) Small $400 (feeds 1.5 people | $20 per week)
  • Medium Share (formally small share) $550 (feeds 2-3 people | $27.50 per week)
  • Large Share (formally medium share) $800 (feeds 4-6 people | $40.00 per week)

*Chicopee Fresh Market share will run June 3rd through October 14th, for pickup only

what would my share look like?

Varieties are subject to change due to weather conditions throughout the season.

lets go pick your csa!

payment options

  • credit/debit card
  • check​

UMassFive College Credit Union Farm Share Loan​
Become a UMassFive College Credit Union Member and signup for a 6 month interest free farm share loan. read more
 
Health New England Wellness Reimbursement 
If you have Health New England Insurance you could receive reimbursement for your CSA farm share under Wellness Reimbursement. read more

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) 
Coming soon!
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If you have a financial hardship please contact us to discuss other forms of payment.

we are covid safe

  • ​we are continuing to practice state and federal COVID19 sanitization guidelines
  • all employees and customers must practice 6ft social distancing
  • all employees and customers must wear wear masks 
  • employees must wash hands and/or use hand sanitizer when handling goods
  • hand sanitizer will be available for customer use free of charge
  • bakery tissue and/or gloves will be available for customer use when selecting or handling goods
  • CSA tote bags will be collected, sanitized, and redistributed every week
  • farm shares will be available for choice selection, curbside pickup, or local delivery

​what our founding members had to say!

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​"hands down the best CSA we have ever belonged to!"
★★★★★

"everything was beyond our expectations, looking forward to next year!"
★★★★★

"we enjoyed coming week after week, the displays looked like they were out of a magazine!"
★★★★★