Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. You become a CSA member by purchasing a share of our harvest at the beginning of our growing season, when we need that money most. Your early investment helps us with our seasonal start-up costs like seeds, tools, potting soil, compost, and payroll. In return, we provide you with a weekly share of our harvest all summer long. Learn more about our veggie shares and flower shares.
What will I receive in my share?
Our goal is to give our members a seasonal diversity of the freshest, most popular crops that we grow. Each week veggie members will choose 6-7 items from 15 - 20 crops that we have harvested fresh from the fields! We will aim to have a continuous supply of salad greens, cooking greens (kale & chard), and root veggies (radishes, carrots, beets, etc.) in addition to favorites like peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and squash available when they’re in season. Find examples of our seasonal harvest selection here.
How many people does a share feed?
You know your needs best! One share includes 6 -7 items which we typically package in portion sizes that work well for two people (1 bunch of kale, 1/2 lb. of arugula, 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, etc.) The value of each week’s share comes to $25 - $28, so if you know your family needs more veggies, it might be worth considering purchasing 2 shares, or supplementing at our Saturday farmstand or the grocery store or farmers market!
What happens if I go on vacation?
If you know you will be out of town, you may arrange for a friend or neighbor to pick up in your place - no need to let us know. However, if you don’t have someone else to pick up for you, please email us ahead of time and we will donate your share to the local food pantry or one of the non-profits we work with.
When does the CSA start & end?
Here are our 2024 share dates:
Summer Vegetable CSA
June 5 - October 16, 2024
Early Summer Flower Share
June 5 - July 10, 2024
Late Summer Flower Share
July 31 - September 4, 2024
Fall CSA Shares go on sale in September!
Can I mail a check?
Yes! You are more than welcome to mail us a check to purchase your share. Please make checks out to Bumbleroot Organic Farm and mail to 196 Highland Cliff Rd. Windham, ME 04062. Please email csa@bumblerootorganicfarm.com and include the following information:
Name of the primary CSA member
Email Address for primary CSA member & anyone else who would like weekly CSA emails
Share selection (vegetable/flower share type)
Do you provide recipes?
Every Wednesday we send out our weekly CSA Newsletter which includes a list of what’s in your share that week with cooking tips and links to recipes. We also include a recipe feature each week and try to highlight a veggie that people might not be familiar with. In 2024 we are launching a Recipe Database organized by crop which is only available to CSA members!
Can I split my share with another family?
You are certainly welcome to split a share with another family, but the act of dividing the goods is up to you! We don’t split shares on the farm. We know that some people have alternated weeks in the past, while some just split their veggies right down the middle each week.
What if I forget to pick up my share?
If you forget to pick up at the farm, we can keep your share in our cooler for one night. Please contact csa@bumblerootorganicfarm.com ASAP and we will coordinate pick-up during business hours (8am-5pm) on Thursday. After Thursday, your share will be donated to the local food pantry or one of the non-profits we work with.
