If you are ready to sign up for our CSA, use this link or find more detailed information below.

CSA Information | EAT FRESH, EAT SEASONALLY

Sign up for a weekly box of fresh vegetables & herbs grown right here on our farm in North Yarmouth, ME. We provide recipes to help you in the kitchen, and newsletters and events so you can keep up with the farm. Join us - we want to be your farmer!

WHAT ARE THE DATES?

Our 2024 CSA season runs for 20 weeks from June 13 – October 24.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX? 

Each week, you'll receive 8-11 seasonal vegetables & herbs – the best and freshest of what's available on the farm. It's a good fit for households of 2-4 people.

Add-ons and first dibs: Throughout the season, we will offer first dibs on pastured chickens and turkeys as well as forest-raised pork to all our CSA members.

WHAT DO I GET?

  • A weekly share of fresh local organic vegetables & herbs.
  • A weekly newsletter filled with photos from the farm, recipes, inspiration, and cooking tips for all the produce.

WHAT IS THE COST?

The price of a CSA share is $675 ($33.75 per week)

HOW ARE THE PAYMENTS SET UP?

Please make a deposit online ($100) and send your remaining payment of $575 via cash or check within the next 30 days from your deposit.

We want to make our vegetables accessible to everyone, so if you find that you are unable to pay the amount in full, please reach out to anna@bettertogetheracres.com so we can work with you.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY SHARE?

Every Thursday between 4-6PM for pick up on our farm at 306 West Pownal Road in North Yarmouth.

If you are as curious as our momma sheep and would like to know all the details about the CSA and products we offer then read on and check out our Q&A below.

CSA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CSA Questions and Answers

Do you offer smaller shares? At this time, no. But if you know someone else who's interested in a box, we do have members who split their box with a friend or coworker, or who alternate delivery weeks.

Do you still offer deliveries? Following years of offering delivery to certain areas, we no longer will do deliveries this season. The multiple hours lost off-farm on the road every week, as well as the time spent packing/unpacking were creating bottlenecks for our family. This became a particular issue as the season went on and daylight decreased, leading to caring for our animals in the dark when it simply wasn't best for both us and them.

What if I go out of town and must miss a box? Check in with a friend and see if they may want to pick it up or take your box. You can also let us know and we are happy to donate your share to a local food pantry for that week.

What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)? CSA stands for "Community-Supported Agriculture." It's a partnership between a farm and its community. CSA members pay a subscription fee at the beginning of the growing season, which the farm then uses to buy seeds and supplies. In return, the farm harvests “the cream of the crop” for members each week. The CSA model creates a direct connection between farmers and eaters.

What kinds of vegetables will I receive? Each week, you’ll receive the freshest vegetables in season. We grow about fifty types of vegetables and herbs, and strive to provide a wide variety week-to-week – there’s always something you love and never too much of something you’re tired of.

Here are sample weeks for early, mid, and late season:

Early Season:

Microgreens, Spinach, Sugar Snap Peas, Beets, Bok Choy, Scallions, Radishes, Baby Kale, Carrots, Cilantro

Mid-Season:

Head Lettuce, Hakurei Turnips, Broccolini, Green Beans, Cucumber, Eggplant, Cipollini Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Bell Pepper, Arugula, Basil/Parsley

Late Season:

Salad Mix, Leek, Shishito Peppers, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Kohlrabi, Carrots, Asian Greens, Squash, Daikon Radish, Dill/Fennel

Do you use chemicals? No! We never use any kind of chemicals on our vegetables ever.

Are your vegetables organic? Yes, except in one sense: we're not certified organic. In the future, we would consider becoming certified, but for now, the paperwork and costs don't make sense. We rigorously follow organic practices on the farm: we use no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, we use no GMOs, we plant habitat for pollinators, and we use lots of compost to nourish the soil. You're welcome to visit the farm to see for yourself!

What are your growing practices? We do everything by hand, with a gentle approach that aims to model natural systems. We practice no-till farming which means that we plant/harvest crops without disturbing the soil via tilling or plowing. Instead, our soil is left intact and a layer of organic material, such as crop residues, remains on top. This practice has several benefits, including improved soil health, increased carbon sequestration, better water retention, and more nutrient dense food. We believe healthy soil leads to healthy plants and animals, and ultimately, healthy people.

How many weeks does your CSA run for? We run our CSA for a total of 20 weeks, beginning on June 13
through October 24.

Pick-up is Thursday of each week.

What are the benefits of joining our CSA? Joining our CSA has many benefits, including access to
fresh, locally-grown produce, the opportunity to support regenerative farming practices, and a sense of community with fellow members and us the farmers.

Do you offer more than just vegetables? Yes - we are glad you asked! We will be offering a pastured Chicken add on
and first dibs to our popular pastured Turkeys for Thanksgiving, as well as forest-raised Pork in October. In addition, we will offer a fresh, local Mushroom add-on through a farm with whom we partner. Finally, we also offer a small number of pastured Eggs but sell out frequently so be sure to check our online store for availability each week.

How much produce can I expect? Weekly shares run between 8-11 items and is best suited for families of 2-4.

What if I want to add more to a certain week? No problem! You can always add more vegetables to your box by visiting our new Farm Store when you pick up on Thursday, or during Farm Store hours - more to come on this!

What are the advantages of eating locally grown produce? Eating locally grown produce has many advantages, including fresher and more nutrient-rich food, reduced carbon emissions from transportation, and supporting local farmers and the local economy.  Become a locavore!

How does joining a CSA support local farmers and the
local economy?
Joining a CSA supports local farmers, which increases food resiliency, by providing them with a reliable market for their produce. It also supports the local economy by keeping money in the community.

How can joining a CSA help reduce your carbon footprint? Joining a CSA can help reduce your carbon footprint by reducing food miles, i.e. the distance that your food travels from farm to table, thus reducing the emissions associated with transportation.

Better Together Acres

306 West Pownal Road
North Yarmouth, ME

207-766-1557