Support Community Agriculture Guide: Spring 2021
A community-supported agriculture (CSA) harvest subscription program is a way for consumers to buy local, seasonal produce, meats and goods directly from a farmer. Subscribers are considered shareholders and prepay for a “share” of the farmer’s goods for a period of time, generally one delivery per week for 14 to 20 or more weeks. Costs vary, depending on size, products and the number of deliveries. Shares are typically delivered to a pickup site, and CSA farms often have special opportunities for on-farm activities, weekly newsletters and recipes.
There are many types of CSA sizes and offerings. Because members prepay for shares, CSAs offer stability for farmers and allows them to plan crops and respond to unexpected weather conditions, if needed. The shared risk between member and farmer is what creates a sense of community and a stronger connection to the farm.
During this time of year subscriptions are filling up quickly so be sure to do your research and find the CSA that works well for you. Here is some practical advice as a CSA subscriber:
Respect your farmer and pickup spot: Map out the pickup location in advance and treat the pickup site like your home. Often sites are private driveways so be sure to avoid driving on grass, blocking the driveway, double parking or littering. If you can’t pick up, send a friend or relative in your place.
Bring your own bags: Some CSAs pack shares in returnable bags/boxes; others allow shareholders to select their own items so it is good practice to bring reusable bags.
Get to know your farmer: Make sure both all parties have the correct contact information to receive weekly emails with lots of valuable information, and sometimes recipes. Feel free to ask questions!
Be prepared for abundance: At the beginning of your first CSA season, you may be overwhelmed with the bounty of your share. Look forward to quantities and varieties of produce that may be new to you.
The CSAs listed here support Edible Kentucky & Southern Indiana. If your CSA would like to be included in next year’s listing, email ann@ediblekentucky.com
Ashbourne Farms
3810 Old Westport Rd.
La Grange, KY 40031
What:
Regular and winter CSA; vegetables, herbs, berries, beef, pork, eggs Counties: Jefferson, Oldham
When:
May–November; pickup at Ashbourne Farms and multiple locations in Oldham County and Louisville
Counties:
Jefferson, Oldham
Contact:
Cathy Shepherd
info@ashbournefarms.com
502-222-0602
AshbourneFarms.com
Barr Farms Customizable CSA
2440 Popham Road
Rhodelia, KY 40161
What:
Customizable farm shares for both veggies and meats. Certified organic vegetables, some fruits, 100% grass-fed beef, pastured chicken and pastured pork.
When:
Home delivery or pickup locations Tuesdays & Saturdays.Tuesdays at Phoenix Hill Nulu Market. Saturdays at Douglass Loop Farmers’ Market and all Rainbow Blossom locations. CSA flexible with travel schedules.
Counties served:
Jefferson, Hardin, Meade, Breckinridge
Contact:
Adam Barr or Rae Strobel
farmer@barrfarmsky.com
859-608-6458
BarrFarmsKY.com
Blooms of Bourbon County CSA
393 Thomas Road
Paris, KY 40361
What:
CSA Full Share or Half Share with customizable options. Vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and eggs. All raised with organic farming practices.
When:
late May/early June running through September/October - 20 weeks.
Where:
CSA shares may be picked up at the Winchester Clark County Farmers Market on Saturdays beginning the second Saturday in May. Arrangements may be made to pick up here at the farm. Shares are delivered every Wednesday to Lexington: Drop off in Downtown, the Chevy Chase area neighborhood - front door service, Fritz Farm at the Summit- parking lot pick up and the Rosemont Baptist Church parking lot pick up.
Counties Served:
Bourbon, Clark and Fayette - open to others
Contact:
Cindy Smith
cindykflowers@gmail.com
859-707-4447
BloomsofBC.com
Coulter’s Good Earth Farm
8012 Bloomfield Rd.
Bloomfield, KY 40008
What:
A wide selection of sustainably grown vegetables, fruit, and farm products as a part of our CSA. Check out their video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NC9M7_qPW8&t=3s
When:
Market CSA options are available for Jefferson County in conjunction with the St. Matthew’s Farmers Market. Main season CSA begins in May and ends with our Fall/Winter CSAin December.
Counties Served:
Jefferson and Nelson
Contact:
Chris or Amy Coulter
goodearthfarm@yahoo.com
502-221-0172
CoulterFarm.com
Elmwood Stock Farm
3520 Paris Rd.
Georgetown, KY 40324
What:
Certified organic vegetables, eggs, chicken, pork, turkey and grass-fed beef and lamb customized by you each week to only get what you want
When:
Home Delivery! Tuesday on-farm at Elmwood, Thursdays West 6th NULU and Rainbow Blossom in Louisville, multiple locations in Lexington, Frankfort, Midway, Versailles and Georgetown.
Counties:
Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson, Scott, Woodford, Northern KY, Cincinnati OH
Contact:
Ann Stone
ElmwoodOrders@gmail.com
859-621-0755
ElmwoodStockFarm.com/csa
Faul Family Riverside Farm Meat Subscription Service
4845 Sulphur Rd
Sulphur, KY 40070
What:
Monthly or bi-weekly meat subscription featuring 5 different meat boxes: small, medium and large boxes featuring pasture-raised chicken, pastured & grass-fed pork, grass-finished beef. Chicken only & pork only boxes also available. Product add-ons available. We will work with you to customize your box.
When:
Free home delivery to your doorstep. Orders outside our delivery range ship free with UPS Ground.
Counties Served:
All of KY, IN and OH
Contact:
Andre Faul:
riversidefarmky@gmail.com
502-641-2641
FaulRiversideKy.com
Field Day Family Farm
201 Bullitt Ln.
Louisville, KY 40222
What:
Each box is filled with farmer- and restaurateur-curated seasonal vegetables and herbs, and occasionally dried beans. Weekly emails offer suggestions for making the most of share. Regular, extended and super CSAs available. Check out their video:
When:
Highlands, Crescent Hill and farm (Hikes Point area) on Tuesdays 5–8pm
County:
Jefferson
Contact:
Ivor Chodkowski
ivorachodkowski@gmail.com
502-608-9190
FieldDayFamilyFarm.us
Groce Family Farm Meat CSA
1513 E Carnes Mill Rd.
English, IN 47118
What:
Monthly shares of pork, chicken, beef and lamb or all-chicken shares. Multiple sizes, add ons, and more options.
When:
One-month or six-month terms starting anytime
Counties:
Home delivery and drop sites available for Oldham/Jefferson, KY, and Clark/Floyd, IN
Contact:
info@grocefamilyfarm.com
502-436-0311
Purchase on website: GroceFamilyFarm.com
Lazy Eight Stock Farm
5012 Paint Lick Rd.
Paint Lick, KY 40461
What:
Customizable shares, certified organic vegetables, strawberries, herbs
When:
Conveniently located pickup options in Lexington, Richmond, Berea and Danville
Counties:
Fayette, Madison, Boyle
Contact:
Bryce Baumann
bryce@lazyeightstockfarm.com
859-661-1501
Carla Baumann
carla@lazyeightstockfarm.com
859-200-4831
LazyEightStockFarm.com
Rainbow Blossom
Four locations in Louisville, one in New Albany, IN
What:
certified organic fruits, vegetables
When:
Wednesdays at any of the 5 Rainbow Blossom locations
Counties:
Jefferson KY, Floyd IN
Contact:
CSA@rainbowblossom.com
RainbowBlossom.com/csa
Rootbound Farm
1500 Halls Hill Rd.
Crestwood, KY 40014
What:
Customizable shares, certified organic vegetables, fruits, meats, and eggs. All organic and grown on our farm.
When:
More than 25 pickup options to choose from in Louisville, Crestwood, Frankfort and Lexington
Counties:
Jefferson, Oldham, Franklin, Fayette
Contact:
Bree Pearsall
bree@rootboundfarm.com
859-433-2563
Signup and more info online at RootboundFarm.com
Sustainable Harvest Farm
108 Pistol Creek Rd.
London, KY 40741
What:
USDA Certified Organic Fully Customizable Farm/CSA Share KY Proud vegetables & fruits
When:
Typically May–October, multiple pickup locations in Lexington and north-central KY
Counties:
Madison, Fayette, Laurel, Clay, Pulaski, Whitley, Russell; also Knox County TN
Contact:
ford.waterstrat@gmail.com
859-227-5101
SustainableHarvestFarm.com
Swallow Rail Farm
2340 Conner Station Rd.
Simpsonville, KY 40067
What:
Kentucky-grazed lamb, poultry and eggs
Counties:
Shelby and Jefferson
Contact:
Jeneen Wiche
JHWiche@gmail.com
502-475-0998
SwallowRailFarm.com
