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CSAs, or Community Suported Agriculture, is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint while expanding your culinary horizons. When you sign up with a CSA, you typically get an assortment of food from a local provider—choices may range from just vegetables to cheeses, preserves or breads. Some CSAs will deliver; some offer local drop-off points; others might require you to come to the actual farm. Most CSAs require early enrollment, so sign up as soon as possible to make sure you get your top choice.
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore County
Calvert's Gift CSA offers a growing season lasting 25 weeks from mid-May through October.
Free-range eggs are available from a neighboring farm in addition to vegetables. pick-your-own blackberries, strawberries and cut flowers are also available for members.. Pick up is at the farm in Sparks. For more information contact Beckie Gurley at 410-472-6764, or
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Cromwell Valley CSA is run by a team of farmers and interns and located within a county park near Towson and Baltimore. Products include various vegetables and herbs, in addition to asparagus and berries. For more information about internships and CSA membership, call 410-880-2428 or email
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One Straw Farm CSA offers a 24-week season beginning in June and ending before Thanksgiving. The farm grows organic vegetables and is located in White Hall, Baltimore County. Shares of vegetables, flowers and herbs are available. Pickup locations are available throughout Baltimore. For more information contact Joan Norman at 410-343-1828, or
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or visit www.onestrawfarm.com.
Eastern Shore
Blades Orchard CSA presents a variety of produce and fruit and has a twenty week term from May through October, with both half and whole shares available Pickup options include places in Cambridge, Easton, Denton, and Federalsburg. For more information, contact Iynda Blades at 410-754-8857 or visit localharvest.org/csa/M24880
Brad's Produce CSA is located in Churchville , MD. The farm’s Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) program runs from May through October and provides a healthy supply of seasonal fresh vegetables throughout the growing season. For a complete list of produce and information on how to join the CSA, visit bradsproduce.com
Calvert Farm CSA offers a 20-week subscription starting at the end of May. Shares of fruits and vegetables are available. Pick up is at the farm or at set locations in New Castle County , DE and Chester County , PA. Contact Pam Stegall at 410-658-3914, or at calvertfarm@dol. net or visit www.calvertfarm.com for more information.
Ford’s Farm CSA, with pickup locations available in Westminster and Union Bridge, offers a selection of products including, sweet corn, tomatoes (many varieties, including heirlooms), peppers, potatoes, carrots, snow peas, lettuce, cabbage, eggplant, leafy greens, cucumbers, beets, zucchini, garlic, green beans and a wonderful variety of herbs. At least six of these will be distributed each week along with a weekly bonus of their choice (zucchini bread, soy candle, homemade soap, fresh flowers, etc.) and recipes and storage suggestions. Full and half shares are available. The season lasts from July to September. For more information visit localharvest.org/csa/M24331 or call Steve Ford at 410-775-1881.
Homestead Farm is located on the Eastern Shore, with a growing season ranging from May to October. Weekly delivery is available to Centreville, Stevensville and Severna Park. In its third year of production, Shares of free-range poultry and eggs are offered in addition to produce. For more information contact Alison Howard at 410-758-1350, or
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Provident Organic Farm CSA is located in Wicomico County and offers pickup locations include Salisbury , the farm in Bivalve, and the farmers’ markets in Berlin and in Easton. Shares include a variety of vegetables, fruit and herbs. Flowers are an option for an additional charge. Working and non-working shares are available for the season which lasts from May to November. For more information, contact Amy Liebman at 410-860-9850, or at
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or visit www.providentfarm.org.
Davon Crest in Trappe, MD is a family operation specializing in high end vegetables and fruits for local restaurants. They offer shares in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) year round. The operation endorses high technology. Currently there are over 20 sensors reporting critical data via the internet to allow us to use resources in the most efficient manner. Contact Sharon Lankford, 800-207-9862. http://www.davoncrest2.com. $200 early spring, 10 weeks starting in mid-April; full share price on the Web site, 22 weeks; fall extension (10 weeks) available. Pickup at Annapolis and Easton Market Square
Howard County
Breezy Willow Farm, located in West Friendship, has a 16-week growing season beginning in mid
June. Eggs, cheese, Maryland Maple syrup, breads, pies, noodles etc. are included as well as fruits and vegetables from neighboring farms. The farm produces vegetables, berries, honey, herbs, jams, goatsmilk soap and natural body products. Pickup is at the farm, which is located off Rt.32 & 70. For more information call RJ Caulder at 410-442-1807 ,email
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or visit www.rjcaulder.com.
Howard County Growers LLP is a CSA cooperative which includes five farms and two producers. A variety of products are offered including vegetables, fruit, bread, herbs and flowers. A 16-week vegetable subscription runs from June thru mid-September. Areas provided to include Columbia, Ellicott City , western Howard County and northern Montgomery County . Call 410-489-0139, or
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Jasmine Farm CSA is located in Howard County, but offers pickup locations in Bethesda and Gaithersburg as well as on the farm pick-up. The season begins in early June and lasts 18 to 20 weeks. A variety of organic vegetables, herbs and fruits including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches and pears are available. Call 410-489-9589, or email:
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Shaw Farms CSA has 16 and 20-week shares available beginning in May. Pickup is directly on the farm, which is in Columbia. Contact Mike or Dave Shaw at 410-531-9577, or email
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Prince George’s County
Ecosystem Farm CSA is located in Accokeek. Herbs and vegetables are available over a 30-week growing season. Pickup is at the farm. For more information contact the Accokeek Foundation at 301-283-2113 or at
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From the Ground Up CSA serves the metro DC area and operates at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clagett Farm Center, located in Upper Marlboro The season lasts from mid-May to mid-November and offeres weekly deliveries of vegetables and herbs. Pickup locations include Dupont Circle and Anacostia, as well as at the farm. For more information call 301-627-4662, email
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, or visit www.clagettfarm.org.
Good Fortune Farm CSA offers a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs during its 27-week season, lasting from mid-May through November. Pick up is at the farm. Home delivery is an option for an additional fee. Free-range poultry and eggs are also available. For more information, contact Michelle Klein at 301-579-2105, or at
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Gorman Farm CSA, located in Laurel, is designed to give a minimum of 8 items per week, probably a few more from time to time in the summer months. Shares can be picked up at their roadside produce stand, giving you the option to purchase other things as well. The season lasts from June through November. For more information visit localharvest.org/csa/M26511 or call David Liker at 301-957-6884.
Green Uprising Farm is located in Davidsonville and offers delivery to Prince George’s County and Northeast Washington DC . The CSA’s season begins in mid to late May and runs 24 weeks through October. The farm practices sustainable growing practices. For information contact Michael Foley at 301-864-1009 or
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Tripple Springs Farm CSA, located in Baden, offers pick-your-own opportunities, coupons worth cash at their store, and the option of donating your missed share to the local food bank. Also, all extra food produced will be donated to the local food bank as well. The season lasts from may through September and shares are available in whole and half sections. Contact Mary Honablew at 301-888-2132 for more information or visit localharvest.org/csa/M16144 .
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