What is a CSA?
A Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA) is a model that allows families to invest in a farm and have confidence that the farm is producing for its members for the season.
Host Site CSA
Delivery to host sites in these communities.
Members pickup at designated locations.
- Bellvue
- Ben Avon [searching for host]
- Bethel Park
- Brookline/Dormont
- Cranberry Township
- Fox Chapel
- Greenfield
- Grove City #1
- Grove City #2
- Highland Park
- Lawrenceville
- McMurray
- Morningside
- North Hills [searching for host]
- Mt. Lebanon #1
- Mt. Lebanon #2
- Mt. Lebanon #3 [searching for hosts]
- Mt. Washington
- Oakmont
- Point Breeze
- Regent Square #1
- Regent Square #2
- Regent Square #3
- Sandy Lake
- Sewickley
- Shadyside
- Squirrel Hill #1
- Squirrel Hill #2
- Squirrel Hill #3
- Upper St. Clair
- Verona
- Wexford
- Wanna host Edible Earth Farm's CSA?
Why Edible Earth Farm
The farm operates one of the oldest CSAs in Western PA. CSA sales account for over 98% of the farm's revenue. That means the CSA is their sole focus! Edible Earth Farm is the most diversified farm in Western PA raising organic fruit, organic vegetables, organic herbs, organic wild edibles, organic aromatherapy products, medicinal herbs, spices, organic mushrooms, pasture-raised chickens, goats, beef and pigs, organic hay, organic jarred goods and dried food. When you choose a farm who has such a strong commitment to their program, you don't have to worry about the best product going to markets or to restaurants. At Edible Earth Farm, all the product goes to its CSA members.
Edible Earth Farm's CSA members receive these unique benefits:
- Ability to purchase eggs, organic jarred goods, organic coffee and dried goods
- Ability to purchase bulk items like peaches, cucumbers and tomatoes, to name only a few
- 12% off plants and flowers in April and May
- Western PAs first Full Choice CSA where members choose all items for every delivery
- Access to pasture raised meats
- Unique varieties. Edible Earth Farm grows over 200 varieties
- Access to a private, CSA member-only online community [The Clubhouse] and Instagram feed. Members share recipes and meal ideas in the groups
- E-newsletters from the farm
- Access to on-farm events, tours and educational sessions
- A meaningful connection with first generation farmers
CSA Details
Regular CSA Share vs. Large CSA Share
Edible Earth Farm offers a 100% choice CSA experience, where members select all of their items.
A Regular Main Season CSA consists of $24.50 worth of weekly credits towards the purchase of items from the farm store. A Large Main Season CSA consists of $31.00 worth of weekly credits towards the purchase of items from the farm store. Buy as much as you want and pay at checkout for the difference.
The farm grows 200+ varieties of crops in an effort to provide our CSA members with a wide variety of product.
Is Edible Earth Farm's CSA 100% Organic
It depends. Members can create a pure organic delivery by only selecting items that are grown by Edible Earth Farm or organic farm partners. Our members value a diverse CSA experience and there are very few organic producers in Western PA; therefore, we also source from other local and regional growers who demonstrate good growing practices. This ensures a highly varied share with sufficient and long-term supply of things people love.... like sweet corn! :)
Delivery Schedule
Main Season deliveries start the last week of June and run to the third week of October. Year-round members and members who join early will get access to pre-season deliveries, with no obligation to purchase.
What is a Vacation Hold and How Does it Work
Leaving town for a week? Heading on a family vacation? No problem! Simply log into your account and place your CSA delivery on hold. Then choose a future delivery to "double up" your share (receive double credits in one week). You can place your CSA on hold an unlimited number of times.
Access to Edible Earth Farm's Online Farm Store
Edible Earth Farm's CSA members have access to an online farm store during the Main Season CSA where additional items can be purchased and delivered with their weekly CSA. Items include: pastured meat, cheese, honey, eggs, mushrooms, sourdough bread, bulk produce, fruit, canned goods and more.
CSA Pricing
The farm employs a dynamic pricing model that rewards early signups. Advance to the registration page to see current pricing.
Is a CSA Right for You?
- You are NOT looking for a Traditional CSA, where the farm assembles a box for you
- It is important to you to have a relationship with a farm and the farmers who produce your food.
- You want to better understand what goes into producing fresh food.
- It is important to you to have super fresh, organically grown food from a local farm.
- You like unusual foods and are you willing to try new things.
- You are willing to adjust your cooking and eating habits to embrace the CSA way.
- You are NOT looking for a “deal”.
- You understand there is some risk in participating in a CSA.
- You want to find a farm that is committed to providing positive social impact through contributions to local food banks, shelters and families in need.
