Our Farm Share (CSA)

What is a Farm Share?

Farm Shares, sometimes also called CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture), are a direct link between us and you. Farm Share members get to purchase a portion of our crop before each growing season. That means you're guaranteed a weekly supply of fresh, local vegetables, and we're able to focus on what we do best - growing great food.

Customize Your Weekly Share

Besides providing you with locally grown, fresh, organic produce, one thing that makes our Farm Share program unique is that you have the opportunity to customize which in-season vegetables and fruits you receive each week. Get more of what you love, and less of what you may not use as quickly.

Example of a week 5 regular share.

Benefits of Participating in a Farm Share Program

Access to locally grown, nutrient rich, fresh vegetables and fruits
Broad assortment of tasty, seasonal produce
Convenient weekly pickup locations within your neighborhood or at your workplace
Buying local supports keeping money spent on produce in the area
Sense of security and trust knowing your farmer and where your USDA certified organic produce is grown
Assurance of food safety
Supports healthy eating and improved lifestyle behaviors, not only for adults, but also for children. Introduce your children to a wide variety of farm-fresh produce, setting them up for a lifetime of healthier, more enjoyable eating experiences.
The Covid-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on the way food is handled. Some very real benefits of our Farm Share program include fewer hands touching your produce between the field and your plate, as well as safe, contactless delivery. We invite you to review our Health and Safety protocols.

A 2018 University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Research study on Farm Share participation impacts revealed:

Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables
Decreased consumption in processed foods
Decrease in diet-related medical and pharmacy claims

Concluding Farm Share (CSA) memberships can reinforce positive health outcomes.
Read the study

“I like the fact that my food is local, I know exactly where it’s coming from and who is growing it. I like supporting a farm.” - Jo

farm share program overview

Weekly delivered farm-fresh product for 22 weeks (May-October)

Certified organic seasonal selections
Share can be delivered in a bag or recyclable box (box is $1.50/week upcharge)

2024 pricing

Small Veggie Share - $26.00 - Weekly produce for 1-2 people
Regular Veggie Share - $33.00 - Weekly produce for family of 3-4
X Large Veggie Share - $41.00 - Weekly produce for family of 5 or more.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 859-227-5101

Recyclable box available for a $1.50/week upcharge.

Delicious Share Additions

Pastured Eggs
Located in Nicholasville, Kentucky, Centerfield Farm supplies fresh eggs from hens who roam freely in pasture and woodland settings, providing eggs filled with flavor unlike any other.

Cheeses
Wildcat Mountain Cheeses are made from quality milk produced by grass-fed cattle. Their traditional hand-crafted cheeses include Cheddar, Gouda, Colby, Bernstadt Swiss and fresh Cheese Curds.

Sauces, etc.
Sustainable Harvest Farm produces a variety of delicious jarred sauces, salsas and stewed vegetables. Availability is based on crop production.

“We love the very convenient pick-up location with super sweet staff (Donut Days in Lexington). We love the great quality produce and ability to customize each week to fit the preferences of our family and our meal plans. It's a perfect size for us.”

Seasonal Offerings

We grow over 40 varieties of vegetables and fruits throughout the growing season.

Wonder what that might look like? Visit our weekly share example gallery.

Make the most of everything that comes in your share with our Sustainable Harvest Farm Meal Planning Guide!

spring

Broccoli
Broccolini
Cabbage - Green
Cabbage - Purple
Carrots
Chard - Swiss
Collard Greens
Garlic - Scapes
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce - Purple
Lettuce - Bib
Lettuce - Romaine
Onion - Green
Radishes
Spinach
Strawberries
Sugar Snap Peas
Turnip

summer

Basil
Cabbage - Green
Cabbage – Purple
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Celery
Chard - Swiss
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Eggplant
Fennel
Garlic - Gloves
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce - Purple
Lettuce - Bib
Lettuce - Romaine
Onion - Yellows
Onion - Red
Peppers - Mixed Colors
Peppers - Jalapeño
Potato
Squash - Acorn
Squash - Spaghetti
Squash - Summer
Tomato - Cherry
Tomato - Slicing
Watermelon
Zucchini

fall

Basil
Broccoli
Carrots
Chard - Swiss
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Eggplant
Fennel
Garlic - Gloves
Green Beans
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce - Purple
Lettuce - Bib
Lettuce - Romaine
Onion - Yellows
Onion - Red
Peppers - Mixed Colors
Peppers - Jalapeño
Potato
Squash - Acorn
Squash - Butternut
Squash - Delicata
Squash – Red Kuri
Squash - Spaghetti
Squash - Summer
Sweet Potato
Tomato - Cherry
Tomato- Slicing
Watermelon
Zucchini

Below are pictures of a customer's Farm Share on weeks 3, 9, 12, and 22 of our 22-week season. Please note that these pictures also showcase a customer's ability to fully customize what they receive in each week's share, so they may not represent everything available in a particular week. To see her pictures from each week of her 22-week Farm Share, visit our gallery.

Week 3 large share example

Week 10 regular share example

Week 12 regular share example

Week 19 regular share example

Food Safety

Security in Knowing Your Produce is Safe

Sustainable Harvest Farm voluntarily undergoes an annual market access audit.
This assures “Good Agricultural Practices” (GAP) are being followed on the farm which align with the FDA’s Food Safety Act Produce Safety Rule technical requirements.
This audit program helps ensure food safety.
The USDA, by a licensed auditor, has certified that Sustainable Harvest Farm has met audit standards and acceptance criteria.

We're USDA Certified Organic

Why Certified Organic Matters

It is a seal of quality.
The Certified Organic seal guarantees certain safeguards to customers, verified by a third party.
Regulations also require:
- annual compliance inspections
- strict usage of organic practices
- guideline adherence to protect the soil ecology and water quality
For consumers concerned about the level of traceability in their food, certified organic provides that important assurance.

Source: USDA

We're Kentucky Proud

Why Buy Kentucky Proud?
Kentucky Proud foods are raised, grown, or processed in Kentucky by Kentuckians. You can serve Kentucky Proud foods to your family with the confidence that they came from your friends and neighbors just down the road — not from thousands of miles away.

When you buy a product with the Kentucky Proud label:

You are buying the freshest, most nutritious food possible.
You are keeping your dollars close to home.
You are helping a Kentucky farm family earn a living.
You are reducing the miles that the food has to travel from the farm to your plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q? – What are the benefits of purchasing a Farm Share?

A – Purchasing and participating in a Farm Share program gives you convenient access to locally grown, nutrient rich, farm-fresh vegetables and select fruits. You receive a broad assortment of tasty, seasonal produce for you to enjoy or the opportunity to try new vegetables. Farm Share participation ensures you are buying local and keeping money spent on produce in the area. And they provide you peace of mind in knowing your farmer and where your USDA certified organic produce is grown.

Q? – When does the Farm Share season start and when does it conclude?

A – Typically Farm Shares start delivering in early May and run for 22 weeks so it concludes in October. This timing is highly dependent on the weather and can shift slightly either earlier or later based on the Spring growing season.

Q? – Can someone still join if the Farm Share program if the season has already begun?

A – Yes, but available shares are limited since planning for the season (seed purchases, growing plants and staffing needs) are based on the number of sign ups prior to the start of the planting. Please contact us prior to confirm availability. Pricing is pro-rated based on date of joining.

Q? - Can I cancel my Farm Share (CSA) at any time?

A – A Farm Share is a season-long commitment between the farmer and consumer. You can choose to cancel your membership at any time by emailing or calling us and we will end your weekly deliveries, however, we do not offer refunds after the sign-up is complete. Your payment commitment has gone to purchase seeds, supplies, and equipment to support your 22-week vegetable share commitment. In rare circumstances we have made exceptions. Please contact us if you are considering cancelling your membership.

Q? - What size Farm Share is best for me?

A – Based on Farm Share customer insights, we typically recommend the following sizes based on household size and eating preferences.
Small Veggie Share - Weekly produce for 1-2 people
Regular Veggie Share - Weekly produce for family of 3-4
X Large Veggie Share - Weekly produce for family of 5+ or a primarily vegetarian family

Q? - What will I get in my weekly Farm Share (CSA)?

Every week you will get a nice variety of farm-fresh produce that is in season. For a listing of the more than 40 different varieties of vegetables and select fruits grown at Sustainable Harvest Farm and when they are in season, please click here.

Q? - What should I do regarding my Farm Share if I’m going to be away on vacation?

A – Within your profile, you can select to “hold” your share for that week. The system does not automatically release it the next week so you need to go back into the system and select “release hold” and pick a new date for delivery of that previously held share. Or, you can ask a friend or relative to pick up your share for you that week and let them enjoy some healthy delicious eating!

Q? - Can I have a friend pick up my Farm Share for me?

A – Yes you can. And, you can add your friend into your profile so they too can customize the share for that week. We just ask that you make sure your friend picks up the right bag. Each share (bag) is individually labeled with the name of the Farm Share member and contains their customized selections.

Q? – How is the Farm Share (CSA) program offered by Sustainable Harvest Farm different than others?

A – We strive to offer you the highest quality farm-fresh, certified organic vegetables and select fruit. Beyond the produce, we also try to be extremely customer-centric in making our Farm Share program flexible, customizable and convenient for you. We are driven to provide the produce you want, when you want it and where you want to pick it up! Healthy eating should be easy! And we back it with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Q? – Is there information available to help with the preparation and storage; and recipe ideas for the vegetables coming in my weekly Farm Share?

A – You will receive an email prior to your weekly Farm Share delivery that will provide you with preparation and storage tips, as well as recipes for those specific vegetables that are in your share that week. In addition, there is also a Menu Planning Guide that is available to help you with utilizing your Farm Share in your meal planning for that week. We also encourage members to participate in our private Sustainable Harvest Farm Facebook cooking group.

Q? - How do I pay for a Farm Share?

A - Our Farm Share member platform is a secured credit card-based portal. Credit cards are our preferred method of payment. However, we do also accept checks mailed to the farm, so if you prefer to pay by other means than credit card, please contact us directly at [email protected] to help you set up your account.

Q? - Do you have a payment plan available?

A - Yes! If you desire not to pay in full (the traditional subscription style Farm Share / CSA model), no problem! Our payment plan asks for 25% down when you sign up and another 25% at the time of your first Farm Share delivery. The remaining 50% of your balance will be deducted from your credit card each week of delivery, so, 50% of your balance will be paid off over the 22-week summer season.