How does a CSA work?

A CSA, or Community-Supported Agriculture program, is essentially a food network system that allows local cconsumers to become more connected with the production of their food. The concept of a CSA is simple: before the start of the growing season, participants purchase a share of the upcoming year’s harvest. These “members,” or “share holders,” are then entitled to their pre-paid portion of the farm’s harvest—it becomes their own, personal share. This early infusion of much needed cash during the early planting season, helps provide farmers with working capital they need to make investments in their farms.

For Agriberry, this investment helps provide for new plantings, trellis and irrigation systems, and funding for the Farm's Young Worker Training Program.  Our members then visit their choice of one of our 7 designated pick-up locations each week for their share of the harvest. Our CSA season runs for 20 weeks, starting in early May with the ripening of our strawberries, and ending in mid-September. Specific start dates for each season are emailed to members as the first fruit of the season ripens.

To learn the details and pricing of the Richmond Area CSA, please click here for our 2013 CSA Application Form.

For the Williamsburg, Virginia 2013 Agriberry CSA Application, please click here.

For the Annapolis, Maryland 2013 Agriberry CSA Application, please click here.

Why should I join?

     The benefits of joining our CSA are clear. Members have the exclusive ability to:

• Receive valuable health benefits by enjoying a weekly variety of fresh fruits.
• Have access to an exclusive selection of the region’s best fruits, only available to our CSA members.
• Enjoy a personal connection by building a relationship with the farmers, young workers, and market personnel.
• Experience farm site volunteer days each season, where members are permitted to tour the fields and participate in various harvesting activities.
• Take advantage of discounted prices at weekday markets and pick-up locations when purchasing additional fruit.
• Learn the value in supporting a local, family-owned specialty farm, and bolster the influence of sustainable agriculture within your community.