Fall CSA at Trillium Hill Farm
Our Fall CSA shares includes the best of our summer and fall crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, fall root vegetables, squashes and greens. Perhaps you've been wanting to try out a CSA share, or you'd like to supplement your home garden.
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Click here to sign up. The CSA will run from September 11th through November 20th, making it 11 weeks long. Pick-ups are on Mondays from 3-7pm* at our farmstand, located at 10643 Route 116 in Hinesburg. *Sadly, If you cannot commit to this time on a regular basis, we suggest finding a different CSA to join.
We offer three different share sizes to choose from:
Small: $165 Standard: $220 Large: $275 |
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Frequently Asked CSA QuestionsWhat does your CSA share typically provide?
This year CSA members will be able to choose which crops they want from the farm's harvest. Your family doesn't eat turnips? No problem! You can load up on other available veggies instead. If you want to get an idea of what we've provided in the past in a standard share, click here. Because we don't grow every vegetable, we occasionally buy things in from other (organically certified) local farms. For example, past shares have included corn and broccoli from Full Moon Farm.
What are your farming practices?
We are organic in practice, but not certified; improving the health of the soil is our first goal. We work to increase fertility and biological activity of the soil by adding organic matter, correcting mineral deficiencies, and protecting the soil. Compost, peat moss, crop residue, and cover crops are used to increase organic matter. Rock powders, plant meals, and trace elements are used to amend mineral deficiencies, and replace what the crop will remove. The soil is protected and erosion minimized with dense plantings, covering bare soil with tarps, avoiding tillage, and planting cover crops. Pesticides and chemical fertilizers are not used. Trillium Hill Farm has a CAPS (Community Accreditation for Produce Safety) Food Safety Plan.
What exactly is a CSA?
The idea of the CSA (community supported agriculture) is that the members share in the risk, as well as the bounty of the farm. CSA members purchase a share of the harvest before the season begins, and receive vegetables each week during the season. Each week’s offering differs in the type and quantity of vegetables. We expect there to be a surplus of vegetables, and that members will get more than they pay for. At the same time, the members accept the risk of a poor season. We are committed to doing our best to provide our members with generous amounts of fresh produce each week.
What if I have to miss a share pick-up?
We understand that occasionally you will not be able to make a pick-up. If possible, please send a friend to get your share- this is the preferable method. As a last resort, let us know you won’t make it as soon as you can. If you tell us beforehand we can set aside a share for you.
Can we setup a payment plan?
Of course! We are happy to set up an installment plan with you if paying in full is not an option for you. We will email you when installments are due. Just choose that option on the sign-up form.
Where should I park for the CSA pick-up?
We have parking at our barn (located at 10643 Rte 116 in Hinesburg). If you can, pull right up to the farmstand- there are several spots up there. Please do your best to not block driveways; do not park on the paved driveway between the houses- just the gravel driveway near the barn. We are a short walk from the town hall park and ride.
This year CSA members will be able to choose which crops they want from the farm's harvest. Your family doesn't eat turnips? No problem! You can load up on other available veggies instead. If you want to get an idea of what we've provided in the past in a standard share, click here. Because we don't grow every vegetable, we occasionally buy things in from other (organically certified) local farms. For example, past shares have included corn and broccoli from Full Moon Farm.
What are your farming practices?
We are organic in practice, but not certified; improving the health of the soil is our first goal. We work to increase fertility and biological activity of the soil by adding organic matter, correcting mineral deficiencies, and protecting the soil. Compost, peat moss, crop residue, and cover crops are used to increase organic matter. Rock powders, plant meals, and trace elements are used to amend mineral deficiencies, and replace what the crop will remove. The soil is protected and erosion minimized with dense plantings, covering bare soil with tarps, avoiding tillage, and planting cover crops. Pesticides and chemical fertilizers are not used. Trillium Hill Farm has a CAPS (Community Accreditation for Produce Safety) Food Safety Plan.
What exactly is a CSA?
The idea of the CSA (community supported agriculture) is that the members share in the risk, as well as the bounty of the farm. CSA members purchase a share of the harvest before the season begins, and receive vegetables each week during the season. Each week’s offering differs in the type and quantity of vegetables. We expect there to be a surplus of vegetables, and that members will get more than they pay for. At the same time, the members accept the risk of a poor season. We are committed to doing our best to provide our members with generous amounts of fresh produce each week.
What if I have to miss a share pick-up?
We understand that occasionally you will not be able to make a pick-up. If possible, please send a friend to get your share- this is the preferable method. As a last resort, let us know you won’t make it as soon as you can. If you tell us beforehand we can set aside a share for you.
Can we setup a payment plan?
Of course! We are happy to set up an installment plan with you if paying in full is not an option for you. We will email you when installments are due. Just choose that option on the sign-up form.
Where should I park for the CSA pick-up?
We have parking at our barn (located at 10643 Rte 116 in Hinesburg). If you can, pull right up to the farmstand- there are several spots up there. Please do your best to not block driveways; do not park on the paved driveway between the houses- just the gravel driveway near the barn. We are a short walk from the town hall park and ride.