Community Suported Agriculture (CSA) Programs

A CSA is a subscription program in which community members pledge to suport a farm or group of farms by paying a fixed fee for a weekly box of fresh produce or other farm products.  This mutually supportive relationship between local farmers and community members helps create an economically stable farm operation in which customers are assured the highest quality products, often at below retail prices.  In return, farmers are guaranteed a reliable market for a diverse selection of crops.  Here is a list of the CSA programs offered by our members.  To see a chart comparing all of our CSAs, click here:  CSA chart.

CSA Day at the Bloomington Winter Farmers Market

Saturday, February 13, 9 am to noon

Harmony School, 909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401

Please join us to learn more about Community Supported Agriculture and the myriad opportunities that you have for subscribing.  Did you know that there are TEN CSA programs available in the Bloomington area and FOUR more available to customers in Indianapolis? There are even CSAs serving Columbus & Terre Haute!  Larry Howard of Maple Grove Farm, Alex Smith of Stranger's Hill Organics, Jennie Hoene of Ewenique Icelandic Sheep Farm, Pete Johnson of Lost Pond Farm, Mandy Corry of Schacht Farm and Katie Zukof of Muddy Fork Farm will be on hand to tell you more about their programs.

 

BLOOMINGTON AREA CSAs:

Core Farms CSA
Andy & Amy Hamilton
812-339-5006 (orchard) or 812-876-3328 (home)
corefarmscsa@musgraveorchard.com

- A CSA offering organically grown vegetables, fruit, eggs, and apple cider from Heartland Family Farms, New Growth Gardens, and Musgrave Orchard
- $600/full share (2 adult portions) or $325/half share for 20 weeks starting in May
- Pick-up at Musgrave Orchard on Wednesday or Saturday
- Home delivery available for $120/season
-Winter share is available for 10 weeks from mid-October to mid-December  

Hazelbrake farm CSA
Keith Uridel
812–988–0579
uridel@att.net

- A certified organic CSA that provides certified organically grown heirloom vegetables, and focuses on seed saving and cultivar improvement for our agricultural heritage.
- $500/full-share (2 adults and 2 kids) for 20 weeks starting in April or May
- Pick-up at the farm in Nashville

LIFE Certified Organic Farm CSA
http://www.eatlifeup.com
812-272-3656 (Bobbi Boos) or 765-528-2887 (Jeff Evard)
jeff@eatlifeup.com 

- LIFE CSA provides a variety of certified organic produce grown on the farm, fruit sourced from other local farms and options for other local specialty foods.  Members strengthen the connection to their food with farm days and weekly updates.
- $546 full share (medium family), $315 half share for 20 weeks starting in April or May
-Optional egg shares, coffee shares, and/or Local Fare Share featuring locally produced specialty foods
-Many pick-up options in Bloomington & Indianapolis
-Home delivery for $8/week 

Lost Pond Farm CSA
Pete Johnson & Leslie Smith
812–929–2219
lost_pond@yahoo.com

- A CSA in Washington County offering a variety of produce grown with no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
- $325 (share feeds 1-2 people) for 26 weeks starting in mid-May
- Pick-up Saturday mornings at Bloomington Community Farmers Market or Wednesdays afternoons at Bryan Park 

Maple Valley Farm Meat Shares
http://maplevalley.howardfamilyenterprise.com
http://facebook.com/maplevalley
Larry and Tina Howard and Family
812-876-5023 or 812-327-4713
info@howardfamilyenterprise.com
-Grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured chicken, free-range turkey and colony-raised rabbits
-Guaranteed quantities of meats
-Customizable amounts to "meat" your needs all year long
-No pesticides, herbicides, chemical additives of any kind
-Managed intensive grazing for soil/pasture improvement and nutrient-dense food
-Animals moved daily (or more often) to fresh pasture
-On-farm pick-up just outside of Bloomington
-Family share $545, Full share $300, Half share $180, plus optional beef and heritage options  

Martin Hollow Farm CSA
www.martinhollowfarm.com
Jon Navota
812–834-5736
jono@martinhollowfarm.com

- Our CSA offers a wide variety of naturally grown produce.  We focus on heirloom varieties with outstanding flavor and quality.
- $500 full share (2 adults, 2 kids) for 20 weeks starting in mid-May
- Pick-up Saturday mornings at Bloomington Community Farmers' Market or Wednesday mornings at Bloomingfoods East

Muddy Fork Farm Bread CSA
Eric Schedler
812-340-9400
muddyfork@gmail.com

-Our CSA offers artisan bread made from locally-grown organic flour, local honey and other wholesome, organic ingredients.
-$130 full share (2 loaves/week) or $71 (1 loaf/week) for a 3-month subscription beginning in April, July, October or January.
-Pick-up TBA.  Please contact us for details.

Schacht Farm Meat CSA
Mandy Corry
www.schachtfarm.com
812-824-6425
schachtfarm@yahoo.com

-Our meat CSA includes free-range chicken, grass-fed (and finished) beef and pastured pork with the option of eggs as well.  The land and the animals are managed naturally, without the use of chemicals of any kind.  Animals are raised outdoors in their natural environment where they are free to express their species-specific behaviors.
-$290 for a 15 lb. 3-month subscription beginning in March, June, September and December.
-Pick-up on the farm in Bloomington, in downtown Indianapolis and in Louisville.

Spring Hill Farm CSA
Scott Folley
812-597-5454 or 812-325-8898
folleyclan@sbcglobal.net

-We provide a full service farm products CSA which includes root crops, salad greens, peas, beans, squash, tomatoes, corn, free range poultry and eggs.
-$1260/share, with barter or limited workshare options available, feeds a family of 4 for approx. 25 weeks starting in mid-April. 
-FREE delivery to your door three days a week anywhere in Bloomington.

Stranger's Hill Organics
Alex Smith
www.strangershillorganics.com
812-327-5773
csa@strangershillorganics.com

-Stranger's Hill Organics is the oldest certified organic farm in Indiana; we strive to grow top-quality produce and bedding plants for the Bloomington area while being careful stewards of the earth.  We are proud to offer you the chance to share our harvest and become a part of our farm!
-$600 full share (family of four) or $350 for half share (1-2 people) for 24 weeks starting in May.
-We will host events on the farm including potlucks, you-pick days and sustainable living workshops.  You will also get extras with your produce share such as cut herbs and weekly recipes.  Contact us if you are interested in a flower share.
-Delivery is available for $6/week.

 

INDIANAPOLIS AREA CSAs:

 LIFE Certified Organic Farm CSA
http://www.eatlifeup.com
812-272-3656 (Bobbi Boos) or 765-528-2887 (Jeff Evard)
jeff@eatlifeup.com 

- LIFE CSA provides a variety of certified organic produce grown on the farm, fruit sourced from other local farms and options for other local specialty foods.  Members strengthen the connection to their food with farm days and weekly updates.
- $546 full share (medium family), $315 half share for 20 weeks starting in April or May
-Optional egg shares, coffee shares, and/or Local Fare Share featuring locally produced specialty foods
-Many pick-up options in Bloomington & Indianapolis
-Home delivery for $8/week

Schacht Farm Meat CSA
Mandy Corry
www.schachtfarm.com
812-824-6425
schachtfarm@yahoo.com

-Our meat CSA includes free-range chicken, grass-fed (and finished) beef and pastured pork with the option of eggs as well.  The land and the animals are managed naturally, without the use of chemicals of any kind.  Animals are raised outdoors in their natural environment where they are free to express their species-specific behaviors.
-$290 for a 15 lb. 3-month subscription beginning in March, June, September and December.
-Pick-up on the farm in Bloomington, in downtown Indianapolis and in Louisville.

Seldom Seen Farm CSA
John Ferree & Kelly Funk
317–509–7828
info@seldomseenfarm.com
http://seldomseenfarm.com

- Our produce is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.  Check out our website for details.
- $250 to $600 for 22 weeks starting June 1st
- A 7-week winter share in November and December is also available.
- Pick up in downtown Indianapolis, Broad Ripple, Carmel, Zionsville, Lawrence, Irvington, Fishers, Avon & Danville

Valentine Hill Farm
Maria Smietana
317-733-9311
maria@valentinehillfarm.com
www.valentinehillfarm.com

-Grown and cultivated to exceed USDA organic guidelines.
-$370 to $620 for 22 weeks starting June 4
-Shares with baked goods available
-Pick up Wednesdays at the City Market, Fridays at Trader's Point Creamery, Saturdays at Broad Ripple 

 

COLUMBUS AREA CSAs:

Ewenique Icelandic Sheep & Veggies (Columbus) 
Jennie Hoene
812-521-1751
www.eweniqueicelandicsheep.com
info@eweniqueicelandicsheep.com

- Naturally grown produce
- $575/full share (2 vegetarians or 4 omnivores), $325/half share for 24 weeks starting May 16.
- Also offer a salad share, a lamb share, an "adventurous eaters" share and a wheat flour share.

 

TERRE HAUTE AREA CSAs:

 White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Candace Minster
(812) 535-2935
www.whiteviolet.org
cminster@spsmw.org

 -Our organic farm consists of a little over five acres of land that's been in organic production for 11 years.  We grow a variety of fruit:  apples, peaches, cherries, melons, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries, and a variety of vegetables, herbs and cut flowers.  We have a small apiary and sell limited amounts of raw honey when available.
-$450/share (feeds roughly 4-6 people) for 18 weeks starting in June.
-Shareholders are the first to get some of our much anticipated annual honey  harvest.
-Pick-up at the farm at St. Mary of the Woods and possibly a central Terre Haute drop site if we get enough shares.
 

 

 

Here is a list of CSA programs run by other growers around the state. Please contact them directly for additional information.

Indianapolis Area CSAs:

Nature’s Harvest Organics CSA (Indianapolis Metro)
Aaron Zeis, (317) 709-8319, www.naturesharvestorganics.com

Balanced Harvest Farm & CSA (Carmel & Indianapolis)
Todd & Kathleen Jameson, 317-815-9863, www.BalancedHarvest.com

Farm Fresh Delivery (Indianapolis)
(Third Party CSA), 317-598-1795, www.farmfreshdelivery.com

Victory Acres CSA (Indianapolis, Grant County, Fishers, Muncie)
Terry Himelick, 765–988–2590, www.victoryacres.org

Blooming Gardens CSA (Indianapolis, Rockville)
Samuel and Hannah Fisher, 870-240-5795

Nameless Creek Growers Association CSA (Marion County)
Cristie Wentz, 765–445–5452

Mission Berry Farms CSA (Noblesville, Anderson, Elwood, Frankton, Alexandria) www.missionberryfarms.com, (765) 620-2880  

Basic Roots Community Foods (Indianapolis)
www.myspace.com/basicrootscommunityfoods, (317) 3410-0474

Big City Farms (Indianapolis)
www.localharvest.org/farms/M25614, (317) 694-4299

Batesville/Brookville Area CSAs: 

FarmFresh CSA (Batesville)
812–933–0762, www.foodandgrowers.com

Pennington Hollow Farm CSA (Brookville)
www.penningtonhollowfarm.com 

Muncie Area CSAs:

Ring Family Farm CSA (Muncie, Dunkirk)
Dave & Sara Ring, 765–789–4489, www.downtownfarmstand.com

Paoli Area CSAs:

P Brambleberry Farm CSA (Paoli)
Darren & Espri Bender-Beaureguard, 812–723–5259, dwren5@yahoo.com

Lafayette Area CSAs:

LongHouse Farm CSA (Lafayette, West Lafayette)
Barbara Middleton & Nancy Strack, www.longhousefarm.com

Cooley Family Farm CSA (Lafayette)
Kevin Cooley, 765–296–8834, cooleyfamilyfarm.com

Tranquil Ridge Farm (Montgomery and Tippecanoe Counties)
www.tranquilridgefarm.com 

Porter, Lake & Laporte Counties Area CSAs:

Creme de la Crop, Inc. CSA
www.cremedelacrop.com, cremedelacrop@msn.com 

Bargersville Area CSAs:

Mallow Run Market Club
www.mallowrun.com, (317) 496-7692