What is Community Supported Agriculture?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a subscription-style model of connecting consumers directly with the farm they get their food from. Being part of a CSA is a way for consumers to share with the farmer the costs of farming but also the bounty. Consumers pay in advance for a set period, and receive a regular supply of produce.

With our CSA, you can pay up front for your chosen season, or you can pay at the start of each month. The most important thing is that by signing up, you are agreeing to commit to the entire season, to eat with the seasons, and eat what the farm can produce at any given time. It is a shared experience between farmer and consumers.

A CSA is not your average box/meal kit subscription though, it is a deeper way of being involved in the farm, taking on a small portion of the financial responsibility, and reaping the rewards. This is why our subscription options are so much more than just a regular produce box - read on for more details!

At it’s heart, a CSA is a real way to keep a small farm sustainable, and to give consumers genuine ownership over their own food, especially at times when food security might become fragile. No matter what is happening in the mainstream food system, we will feed you.

How it benefits you:

• Exclusive access to our produce and events (see below)

• Freshest possible vegetables that are grown organically

• Meat that is raised ethically, on pasture, and doesn’t contain fillers

• Produce that is grown for flavour, not aesthetic

• Weekly videos featuring recipe ideas and meal planning tips

• Cost effective, and not subject to the whims of supermarkets

• You know your farmer, and your food system is as transparent as it gets

• Food security in a time of uncertainty

• Knowing you’re contributing to a farm that is environment-first

• Bring the kids along for box pick up - say hello to the animals, check on the progress of the crops we’re growing for you, and see what else we’re up to.

• If you pay in full at the start of the season, you won’t have to pay for any veggies and/or meat for the rest of the season

How it benefits us:

• A reliable, consistent source of income

• We know exactly how much to plant, so there’s no wasted seed or end product

• We get to keep another person employed (besides ourselves)

• We get to deal with like-minded consumers who care about where their food comes from

• By knowing exactly who we’re selling to, and how much, we can spend less time hustling, and more time tending our land and creating a great experience for subscribers.

veggie box subscription

meat box subscription

full season (september-may), weekly or fortnightly

Includes:

• 4-8kg of meat per box (small or large) - mix of lamb, beef and pork

• 1 x meal per box

• 1 x chutney

• 1 x jam

• 1 x honey

• Attend one of our farm dinners for free

• Mushroom foraging & forest feast day

• Tomato passata & pizza day

• 1 x Christmas Ham

• FSB t-shirt at the end of the season

combo Veggie & meat box subscription

optional extras

All subscribers will have priority access to “extras” which they can purchase separately when available, including bacon, eggs, bread, teas, additional honey and preserves, additional frozen meals.

frequently asked questions

apply for a subscription

Complete the form below, and once we have reached the number of households required for us to run the CSA, we’ll contact you to formalise your subscription. If the number of applications exceeds our capacity, we’ll let you know that you’re on our waiting list.