What’s a CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, a mutually beneficial system for accessing fresh, local food that connects eaters, farmers, and land.
Here’s how it works: you pay a set amount of money in the early spring to support a farmer for the season ahead. In exchange, you receive a weekly share of the farmer’s harvest as the season unfolds.
The CSA model represents a shared commitment to feed the community with fresh, high quality, vibrant, local produce.
Enjoy fresh, organic vegetables weekly during the harvest season while connecting to your farmer, the community and land!
Our CSA, step-by-step
Join
Sign up for the Late Bloom CSA share now or by early May 2024. Your investment helps us grow beautiful, nourishing food for you and other supporters.
Visit the Farm
CSA pick-up takes place every week from June through October, on Tuesdays (2-6pm) and Thursdays (2-6pm). We’re located at 52 Corliss Hill Road Haverhill, MA
Choose Your Produce
Our CSA is “market style” which means you select what you like best from the week’s harvest, including veggies, herbs and pick your own flowers as they come into bloom. The amount you bring home is based on the share size you purchase at the start of the season.
Enjoy!
Taste the care we put into our produce by preparing delicious meals with the help of the weekly newsletter including recipes and tips on food preparation.
Small Share
$500
average $25 per week
20 weeks total
consist of enough produce for 1 to 2 people, or a small household who cook several nights of the week. about 6-8 items per week
Large Share
$775
average $38.75 per week
20 weeks total
consist of enough produce for 3 + people who cook frequently, or 2 people who eat a lot of vegetables and like to do some preservation. about 8-10 items per week (can double up on items)
What’s special about a share at Late Bloom?
We will supply you with the freshest, most delicious and nutritious produce on a weekly basis, growing over 40 varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers on our 1/2 acre using organic, no till, hand scale methods (aka no tractor!) and focusing on ecosystem health.
We offer an on farm market style pick up each week, meaning you can choose a designated number of items based on what is ready that week on the farm. You can expect to see several offerings of greens every week, an allium, a root, and seasonal specialties like sugar snap peas, tomatoes, cucumbers, and squashes based on when they are ready for full flavor and quality. Plus pick your own flowers as they come into bloom through the season. We are certified organic with Baystate Organics.
By joining the CSA you will also be given the opportunity to learn and see how your food is grown through farm field days and build meaningful relationships with your farmer and the land upon which your food is grown. Through becoming a CSA member you will get to know fellow community members who value local, healthy food grown in a sustainable way.
Let’s eat!
Sign up for the CSA here
Harvest Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, which is a mutually beneficial system connecting eaters, farmers, and land. It is a model where individuals pay a set amount of money in the early spring in exchange for a weekly share of vegetables throughout the farm season. CSA represents a shared commitment that supports the farm over the whole growing season and provides the whole community with fresh, high quality, vibrant, local produce on a weekly basis. This is a beautiful way to eat locally, in season, and connect to our earth and fellow community members.
How does the CSA work?
CSAs are distributed once per week for 20 weeks beginning in June and ending in October. We harvest each vegetable fresh, based on when it’s ready for full flavor and quality. When you sign up, you will have the option to pick up on either Tuesday or Thursday on the farm in our barn. Each week, you will choose your produce based on your share size from our market-style set up. You will be given a designated amount of produce you can choose from and will have options to take the veggies you want to eat. Each week members also receive a newsletter that shares farm news and food preparation tips and recipes.
Where and when do I get my share?
TUESDAYS, 2-6pm @ Late Bloom Farm: 52 Corliss Hill Road Haverhill, MA
THURSDAYS, 2-6pm @ Late Bloom Farm: 52 Corliss Hill Road Haverhill, MA
What’s in the share?
We grow over 40 varieties of vegetables, plus flowers and herbs on our 1/2 acre farm. We plan for a wide variety throughout the year, which shifts as different crops come in/out of their peak seasons. You can expect to see several options for greens every week, an allium, a root, plus seasonal specialties like sugar snap peas, tomatoes, peppers, and squash as each crop comes into its own harvest season.
What sizes are available?
SMALL SHARES consist of enough produce for 1 to 2 individuals, or a small household who cook several nights of the week. 6-8 items per week typically. We cannot accommodate doubling up on items with this share option. Please consider visiting us at the farmers market!
LARGE SHARES consist of enough produce for 3 plus individuals who cook frequently, or 2 individuals who eat a lot of vegetables and like to do some preservation. 8-10 items per week typically. You can double up on items if you receive this share.
Do offer payment plans?
Yes! Please email us to make a plan. In the future we plan to offer sliding scale pricing. If the cost of the CSA is a barrier we are partnering with Nourishing the North Shore, who can help cover the cost of most of the share.
Is there Pick Your Own?
Yes! We encourage every CSA member to pick a few flower bouquets through the blooming season July through September as a perk of being a part of Late Bloom. Some herbs are also available for PYO too.
Can I split a share with another party (friend, family, neighbor, coworker etc.)?
Yes! We encourage you to split a share with someone you know if you think the share is too much on your own. As long as you coordinate we are happy to have you split a share. We ask that you pick up the share all at one time. You can alternate pick up weeks with each other or come together.
How much does a share cost?
SMALL SHARE = $500 (average $25 per week)
LARGE SHARE = $775 (average $38.75 per week)
If the cost of the CSA is a barrier we are partnering with Nourishing the North Shore, who can help cover the cost of most of the share. We want to provide all community members with delicious, healthy food!
What if I can't pick up my share?
If you are not able to pick up your share, we recommend sending a friend or family member to pick it up for you. If you know you are running a little late for your pickup, please call, text, or email to let us know. Pro tip: set a reminder on your phone each week. Unfortunately unclaimed shares cannot be held for the following week.
Do you have animals?
Yes, but only 4 chickens that you are welcome to visit and watch. They don’t produce enough eggs to supply to anyone but our family, however they do provide some fertility to the farm!
Do you accept volunteers?
We love to have people out to the farm. Email us at latebloomfarmma@gmail.com to learn more about opportunities to contribute to the farm.
Have another question?
We are happy to answer any additional questions you have. Feel free to send us a note at latebloomfarmma@gmail.com