Imagine this: every week, a box filled with just-harvested vegetables and herbs arrives in your hands. You didn’t have to wander the supermarket, wondering where those cucumbers came from or how long ago that lettuce was picked. Welcome to the world of CSA — Community Supported Agriculture — a way to bring real food back into your life, one box at a time.
At Rose Creek Farms, CSA is more than just a delivery service. It’s a partnership between our family farm and home and those who care about what they eat. In this guide, we’ll explain how our CSA program works, what you’ll find in your boxes during each season, and why it’s one of the most rewarding ways to feed yourself and your family.
What Is CSA, Really?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture — a system where you subscribe to a share of the farm’s harvest. You sign up for a season and, in return, receive weekly boxes of fresh, seasonal produce grown just for you.
Here’s how it works:
- You support the farm upfront (when seeds, tools, and labor are most needed),
- And we harvest and deliver what’s growing in real time — fresh from the field to your kitchen.
This isn’t supermarket food. It’s food with a name, a story, and soil still under the fingernails.
How Our CSA Program Works
At Rose Creek Farms, we offer a few flexible CSA options:
- Full-size share – great for families or veggie lovers
- Small share – perfect for individuals or couples
- Seasonal plans – 8–12 weeks at a time (spring, summer, fall)
- Add-ons – eggs, microgreens, sourdough bread, honey, or herbal bundles
Pickups are available at the farm, drop locations, and even home delivery depending on your area. Every week, we let you know what’s in the upcoming box, so you can plan your meals ahead.
What You’ll Find in a Spring CSA Box
Spring means new life and lots of greens. The harvest is just beginning, and everything tastes fresh, tender, and alive.
Typical spring CSA items:
- Leafy greens (romaine, butterhead, red oak)
- Spinach and chard
- Microgreens (radish, pea shoots, broccoli)
- Scallions and green garlic
- Radishes
- Fresh herbs like dill, mint, parsley
- Cress or baby mustard greens
- Occasionally early strawberries 🍓
💡 Spring boxes are perfect for salads, smoothies, soups, and simple sandwiches.
Summer: Peak Harvest Season
Summer is when the farm goes wild with color, flavor, and variety. It’s truly the heart of the growing year.
Typical summer CSA items:
- Tomatoes (slicing, heirloom, cherry)
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini and yellow squash
- Sweet and hot peppers
- Summer squash varieties
- Carrots, beets, onions, garlic
- Green beans
- Berries (blackberries, blueberries)
- Fresh herbs (basil, thyme, oregano)
- Farm eggs 🥚
- Sourdough bread or fresh jam 🍞
💡 Summer CSA boxes are a dream for grilling, roasting, cold salads, and picnic meals.
Fall: Flavor Gets Deeper
Fall brings richness, depth, and earthy warmth. It’s the season of cozy meals and root vegetables.
Typical fall CSA items:
- Cabbages (green, napa, savoy)
- Sweet potatoes and winter squash
- Beets, carrots, turnips
- Leeks, shallots
- Broccoli, cauliflower
- Kale, collards, and chard
- Late-season microgreens
- Honey, baked goods, or herbal teas 🍯
💡 This is the time for roasted trays of vegetables, soups, stews, and nourishing grain bowls.
Yes, You Can Have a CSA in Winter Too
Surprised? With greenhouses and smart crop planning, we offer CSA options even in the colder months.
What you might find in a winter CSA box:
- Winter greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- Microgreens
- Brussels sprouts
- Storage crops (carrots, celery root, daikon)
- Fermented vegetables (kraut, kimchi)
- Farm-made baked goods
- Jams, jellies, preserves
- Herbal bundles and dried teas
💡 In winter, it’s not just about veggies — it’s about comfort, warmth, and small surprises that brighten the coldest weeks.
Why CSA Is So Worth It
- Convenience
One box, one pickup — no more wondering what to cook or buying random produce that ends up forgotten. - Seasonal Eating
Your meals naturally reflect what your body craves during the time of year — light greens in spring, hearty roots in fall. - Kitchen Creativity
Each week is a gentle invitation to try something new — kohlrabi, mizuna, lemon basil. - Local Support
You’re directly supporting a small farm, local workers, and regenerative practices. - Food You Can Trust
No barcodes, no warehouses — just real food from real people.
Common Questions About CSA
What if I don’t know how to cook something?
We’ve got you! Each box comes with notes, recipes, and tips. We also post weekly ideas on Instagram and our email newsletter.
Can I skip a week?
Yes. Let us know in advance — we can reschedule, or donate your share to a local family or food pantry.
Can I try before committing?
Absolutely. We offer 1- or 2-week trial boxes so you can get a feel for the experience.
Final Thoughts: It’s More Than a Box
When you join a CSA, you’re not just buying vegetables. You’re saying yes to flavor, freshness, community, and connection. You’re eating food that was grown for you, not for a warehouse. You’re making a real difference — for your health and for the people who grow your food.
At Rose Creek Farms, every CSA box is packed by hand, with heart. We choose every head of lettuce, every tomato, every bunch of herbs as if we were handing it to a neighbor — because we are.
You’re not just a customer here. You’re part of the harvest.
With gratitude and green hands,
— Your Rose Creek Farms Family