A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) food share is a program where individuals or families purchase a "share" of a local farm's harvest in advance, typically at the beginning of the growing season. In return, they receive a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce throughout the growing season, usually on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. This direct relationship between the community and farmers allows for mutual support and benefits to both parties: consumers receive a variety of fresh, locally-grown produce at a discounted price while supporting the farm’s sustainable farming practices and the local economy.

Homesteads for Hope’s CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Share Membership includes:

Organically grown, fresh produce June through November

• $650 Full Share Option - weekly pickup

• $350 Half Share Option - bi-weekly pickup

Pick-ups on Tuesday or Thursday from 3pm to 6pm (Homesteads for Hope only)

NEW IN 2024! We are offering a payment plan option for both Full Shares & Half Shares

NEW IN 2024! - We are offering a Downtown pick-up option location, offered on Tuesdays at Living Roots Wine & Co - 1255 University Ave, Rochester, New York (4pm-6pm pickup window)

• Weekly newsletter with produce list, recipes, and farm event and program updates.

• Includes all the PERKS of the Social Membership, including recreational access at the farm, free or discounted events and classes

Supports our vocational training and employment of adults with and without disabilities who want to work in agriculture.

Basil – Regular, Lemon, Purple

Beans – Green, Yellow/Wax, Purple, Lima

Beets – Golden, Red, Cylindrical

Broccoli – Green, Bunching, Romanesco

Brussels Sprouts – Standard

Cabbage – Napa (Green and Purple), Green, Green Storage, Purple, Savoy

Carrots – Spring, Storage

Cauliflower – Orange, White, Green

Celery – Standard

Cucumbers – Pickling, White, Lemon, Seedless, Slicing

Eggplant – Italian, Sicilian (White and Purple), Asian (Green and Purple)

Garlic – Chesnok Red

Greens – Lacinato Kale, Purple Winterbor Kale, Collards, Escarole, Italian Dandelion, Chard, Mustards, Spinach

Herbs – Spearmint, Peppermint, Lemon Balm, Chives, Garlic Chives, Sage, Lavender, Thyme, Anise Hyssop, Oregano, Rosemary, Lovage, Savory, Cilantro, Dill, Catnip, Italian Parsley, Curly Parsley

Kohlrabi – Large variety

Lettuce – Iceberg, Romaine, French Crisp, Green Leaf, Oak Leaf, Red Leaf, Butter (changes every couple weeks)

Melons – Seedless, Yellow Seeded, Pink Seeded, Cantaloupe

Onions – Shallots, Red Salad, White Salad, Yellow Cooking, Sweet

Peas – Sugar Snap, Snow

Peppers – Bell, Italian Frying, Banana, Hungarian Hot, Cayenne, Serrano, Jalapeno

Potatoes – Yellow, White, Red, Fingerling

Radishes – French Breakfast, Round Crunchy, Watermelon

Scallions – Standard

Sweet Potatoes – Standard Orange

Tomatoes – Red Slicing, Red Beefsteak, Orange Cherry, Red Cherry, Purple Cherry, Heirlooms, Plum, San Marzano

Turnips – Gold, Purple Top, Hakurei

Winter Squash – Butternut, Honey Nut, Spaghetti, Acorn, Delicata, Pumpkins

Zucchini – Green Standard, Yellow Summer Squash, Patty Pan Squash

1. Pick-up is is available at Homesteads for Hope Community Farm (2185 Manitou Road) on Tuesday & Thursdays from 3 to 6pm.

2. Livings Roots Wine & Co. (1255 University Ave) Pick-up is offered on Tuesday’s from 4 to 6pm.

3. Strong Hospital / College Town Campus (1431 Mount Hope Ave) offered on Thursdays from 4 to 6pm.

A Half Share CSA Pickup includes 8-10 options of fresh, organically grown seasonal vegetables, harvested from the farm, provided every other week throughout the growing season of 20 weeks: June through October. This option is ideal for individuals who enjoy incorporating a variety of vegetables into their diet, couples looking to explore new culinary experiences, or families seeking to adopt healthier eating habits.

A Full Share CSA offers a bountiful selection of 8-10 options of freshly harvested, organically grown seasonal vegetables, delivered weekly throughout the 20-week growing season, spanning from June through October. This option is perfect for vegetable enthusiasts, as well as individuals following a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. It's also an excellent choice for health-conscious couples eager to embark on culinary adventures and families committed to embracing wholesome eating habits.