CSA Options & Prices
In addition to access to certified organic vegetables and grass-fed meats, the College Farm works hard to cultivate community through its Campus-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Members are invited to join in on the many social and educational events that take place year round or to wander the fields with family and friends. There is a lot to explore out at the farm – from pick-your-own fruits and veggies to cut flowers, picnics and more. We hope that you will considering joining us this year!
DCF CSA spots are filled on a first come, first served basis. The CSA is open to Dickinson College employees, alumni, retirees and students only.
Join the 2024 CSA:
Step 1: Sign up!
The Dickinson College Farm CSA has gone digital! CSA Applications can be found online here.
Some exciting new features of our new system include:
- Fully online system that will streamline communications between members and farmers.
- Fully customizable boxes. Choose exactly what you want, every week! Reduce food waste and ensure that your box meets your needs every week.
- Vacation holds.
- Expanded recipe suggestions, based on the veggies available in your box.
Step 2: Choose the CSA plan that is right for you.
Tuesdays pick up at the College Farm or on Campus (location TBD)
Fridays pick up at Project S.H.A.R.E
Large shares - $29/week
• 30 weekly $870 or 15 every other week $435, May – December
• 24 weekly $696 or 12 every other week $348, May – October
Small shares - $19/week
• 30 weekly $570 or 15 every other week $285, May – December
• 24 weekly $456 or 12 every other week $228, May – October
All shares will be fully customized by you and pre-boxed offering a wide variety of fresh, organic produce in season.
Choose each vegetable in your box, every week. In addition to a pre-season survey, Friday CSA members will be able to select each vegetable in their box throughout the season. Don't like beets? You'll never see them. Making a carrot cake this week? Add an extra bunch of farm fresh carrots to your box!
Meat Club
For meat lovers: Join Meat Club at the beginning of the season by paying a $100 credit toward meat purchases that you can "spend" without carrying cash. Meat Club also entitles you to 10% off retail pricing, special updates on livestock, and a seasonal on-farm barbeque! Find more information here.
Work Shares
The Dickinson College Farm offers limited work share options for CSA members. Similar to bartering, CSA members exchange labor for food! During the 2024 growing season, the DCF will offer exciting work opportunities for interested CSA members. Share members earn one share per 2.5 hours of work on the farm. For a Bi-Weekly Share, that comes to a total of 37.5 work hours over the thirty-week CSA season; for a Weekly Share, that comes to a total of 75 hours of work over the thirty-week CSA season. Please email farm@dickinson.edu if you are interested!
Step 3: Pick up your box and get involved in the CSA community!
Enjoy our weekly newsletter, including Field Notes, updates on farm events, and recipe ideas. CSA members are encouraged to attend educational and recreational events on the farm, especially our annual CSA picnic. In addition to farm fresh foods, the DCF CSA offers an opportunity to meet other supporters of local agriculture and join a welcoming community of Dickinsonians!