CSA FAQ

Thank you for considering a Cedar Circle CSA membership!

Detailed information about each individual CSA can be found on our CSA options page.

Still have questions? Email us at growing@cedarcirclefarm.org or give us a call at (802) 785-4737 x1016.

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a business model for local farms selling food directly to their community—a partnership between community members and farmers to share in the bounty and the risks of farming.

Members make a financial investment in our farm in the winter or spring, when input costs are high (in order to fund necessary tools, labor, soil amendments, and seeds for the season) and income is low between the growing seasons. In return for their investment, CSA members enjoy savings on fruit, vegetables, baked goods, meals, plants, and bouquets.

The CSA model reduces a farm’s need for middlemen and often-restrictive bank loans during the lean months, thus creating a more resilient local economy and food system.

I have gotten a traditional CSA box in the past. Which CSA do you recommend?

We recommend a Produce Plus (P+) CSA Card because it is the best deal for produce enthusiasts. On top of the 10% discount on spending credit, this debit-style card comes with additional benefits for the entire calendar year: a bonus discount on CCF-grown produce, member-only sales, early access to our PYO fields, and weekly emails with harvest updates, specials, and recipes.

Do I have to pay online, or can I use cash or a check?

If paying with cash or check is easier for you, that is totally fine! Either way, please sign up through our website. Feel free to give us a call during business hours and we can help walk you through the process. We can also help you purchase your CSA in the farmstand (May to December).

Can I use my CSA card to buy another CSA or to pay for educational programs?

Your card can be used to buy anything we sell in the farmstand, greenhouses, café, or at our booth at the farmers’ markets, but cannot be used to pay for education programs.

What is the CSA refund policy?

Because CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) membership is an investment in the farm, your upfront payment directly supports early-season expenses during our leaner months. For this reason, all purchases are final at the time of sale. We're not able to offer refunds or return unused CSA Member Card credit.

If unforeseen circumstances arise, please reach out to us directly at growing@cedarcirclefarm.org. Your support helps sustain our farm and future harvests, and we’re deeply grateful for your partnership in this shared commitment to local food.