How does it work?
Your CSA share is a reflection of the particularities
of the growing season and therefore always varies slightly
each year. However, here is a taste at what you can
expect to be getting throughout the season:
Cedar Down Farm members receive a weekly share of seasonal
vegetables grown here on the farm. The veggies are harvested the
day before or the morning of your pick-up and brought to one of
our drop-off sites for members to pick up.
| June | August | October |
|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | zucchini | potatoes |
| lettuce mix | carrots | carrots |
| Spinach | sweet peppers | leeks |
| bok choi | new potatoes | kale |
| radishes | green beans | squash |
| kohlrabi | tomatoes | onions |
| peas | garlic | garlic |
| turnip | onions | lettuce |
| herbs | watermelon | spinach |
| cabbage | fennel | herbs |
| lettuce | ||
| herbs |
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Summer Share
The Summer Share is 20 weeks long, beginning mid-June through to the beginning of November- The drop off is “farmers market style” - though the content of each week's share is chosen by the farmers (and the weather!), the veggies are displayed in bulk so you can choose the lettuce or bunch of carrots that appeals to you and swap items that you don't want with others
- Members bring their own bags and containers to bring their food home in.
- Each week, members receive a farm newsletter, updating them on farm goings-on and sharing recipes, info and stories.
- Members pick up from one of three locations:
| Pickup | Hanover | Guelph | Paisley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Tuesdays 5-7pm | Thursdays 5-7pm | Wednesdays 4-6pm |
| Location | Grace United Church, 310 12th St. Hanover | The Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St. Guelph | Back Eddie's 660 Queen St. N. Paisley |
Share Sizes and Prices
Payment Options
One of the great things about the CSA model is that farmers receive much-needed income at the beginning of the season when most of our costs are incurred. Therefore, we encourage those members who are able, to pay the full cost of the share as early as possible. However, you may also pay in installments as follows:| Summer Share | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANOVER/PAISLEY | ||||
| Size | By Apr. 1st | By Jun. 1st | Total | |
| Regular | Deposit $100. | $160. | $160. | $420. |
| Large | $270 | $270 | $640. | |
| GUELPH | ||||
| Regular | Deposit $100. | $165. | $165. | $430. |
| Large | $275 | $275 | $650. | |
Regular Share
For a couple or a veggie lovin' individual- Summer
- Hanover/Paisley - $420
- Guelph - $430.
Large Share
Suits a family of four or a veggie-lovin' couple- Summer
- Hanover/Paisley - $640.
- Guelph - $650.
Winter Share
We also offer a winter share made up of farm-grown storage and late-season crops to keep you going through the winter. Winter crops from the farm are flavour and crisp, colourful and nutritious.Some of the veggies in the winter share include:
Potatoes, carrots, leeks, rutabagas, beets, parsnip, celeriac, squash, onions, garlic, chinese cabbage, green and purple cabbage, kohlrabi, cauliflower, kale and collard greens.