CSA: Community Supported Agriculture
The 2024 Main Season CSA registration is OPEN!
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CSA is a grassroots movement to bring consumers into a closer relationship with their food producers. Become a member of our CSA program to receive a weekly food box full of delicious, seasonal produce.
Gathering Together Farm started the CSA program in 1996. Over the years, the relationships we have developed with our members have proved important and enriching for all involved. We offer you a rooted connection to our farm and the food you eat.
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This year, we will offer a Fall CSA too! See more below.
Reasons to Become a CSA Member:
Convenience
We offer multiple pick-up locations in Corvallis, Newport, Portland, and of course here in Philomath.
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Variety
We grow 40 different crops in 100 different varieties, so your box is always full of a diversity of produce. You can enjoy the convenience of a weekly box of produce which provides the finest fruits and vegetables of each season.
Benefits
As a member of our farm CSA, you will...
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Eat locally grown, organic food harvested only a day or so before you pick it up, minimizing shipping and packing costs, and maximizing freshness and flavor.
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Support a small family farm devoted to working in an ecological and sustainable manner.
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Strengthen our community by re-establishing the link between farmers, food, and families.
What's in a CSA Box?
Your produce will vary from week to week, depending on what's in season. Take a look at our CSA Newsletters from last year to get a good idea of what you'll be getting in your box this year.
We make CSA boxes filled with a mix of staples and special veggies, last year CSA members found in their boxes sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, squash, spinach, kale, carrots, cabbage, strawberries, melons and watermelon, radishes, celery, celeriac, winter squash, leeks, broccoli, and more!
CSA Registration Details
-Main and Fall seasons-
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2024 Pricing
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$750 if registered and paid after April 1st
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Payment methods:
Check is our preferred method of payment -- mailed to Gathering Together Farm.
For credit card and debit card payments -- please visit our online store here, a $30 surcharge added in order to offset card costs for Main season shares, and a $5 for Fall season CSA shares.
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Payment plans:
We offer a payment plan, too, if paying for our CSA share up-front would be a hardship. Please see the details on the sign-up form.
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Salad Options
Your CSA box will include a head of lettuce and possibly other greens each week. But if you eat salad every day, you may want to add a bag of our mixed salad greens on a regular basis. "Salad Addicts" receive salad mix every week. This will be an additional cost to your membership of
$185 - Salad Addicts ( 2/3 lb bag every week)
Season Length
The CSA season lasts 21 weeks starting the week of June 10th through October 28th.
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Fall Season
FALL CSA will be an additional 4 weeks, you can sign up now or later (there's a $20 discount if you pay for the Fall CSA along your main season membership). This program will follow the main season, from the week of Nov 5th until the week of Nov 28th.
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Pricing*:
$120 Regular Fall CSA
Additional $35 if you'd like to get a Salad Addict Fall CSA membership
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Vacation Policy
You may sign up for 2 vacation credits in the 21-week season. Tell us at least 7 days in advance, and we will give you a $35 coupon for a standard box, or $40 for a salad box. The more notice, the better! The coupons can be applied to purchases at the Farmstand, any market location, or to special orders during the season.
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Location Switching
If you need to switch your pick-up location for one week, please notify us in advance so that we can make the switch before the boxes are wrapped and packed on the trucks. Last-minute emergency switches will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
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Forgot Your Box?
If you forgot to pick up your box or you went to the wrong pick-up site, you can still get it! All missed boxes will be brought back to the Philomath Farmstand and can be picked up there any time until Thursday evening. Friday mornings and Monday mornings, boxes that have not been picked up will be donated to the gleaners.
Pick up locations
Corvallis
Corvallis Sat. Farmers Market
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Corvallis Tues. - NW Hills Community Church
Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Philomath
GTF Farmstand
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Newport
Newport Farmers Market
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Newport Wednesday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location TBD
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​Portland
Shemanski Wed. Farmers Market
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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PSU Sat. Farmers Market
Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Beaverton Sat. Farmers Market
Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Hillsdale Sun. Farmers Market
Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Irvington Neighborhood
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Laurelhurst Neighborhood
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Spring Garden Park Neighborhood
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Other pick up locations might be feasible.