CSA Basket FAQ
Let us tell you all about our seasonal CSA basket subscriptions and see if it's the right fit for you. We think it will be!
What is CSA
CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is a popular farming model that partners farmers (that’s us!) with members (that’s you!) to support the future success of the farm. By investing early in the season you help us make the investments needed to make the coming season as fruitful as possible, while also guaranteeing yourself a share of that success in the form of delicious organic vegetables!
That first sweet cherry tomato flavour bomb that you bite into actually starts its life months before the heady days of summer. In the depths of winter we are hard at work planning the coming season; calculating the seeds and plants needed, planning the planting and fertilisation schedule, propagating and transplanting, and then come summer we are tending and harvesting, all in order to bring that cherry tomato into the world. It’s a labour of love, but it’s also hard work and commitment. Your early investment allows us to do what we love, bring amazing food to our community, while you get to do what you love, eat!
How does this work?
It’s as easy as 1 -2 -3- 4!
- Choose the size that’s right for you and your family
- Mini 1-2 ppl
- Small 2-4 ppl
- Medium 3-5 ppl
- Large 5+ ppl
3. Pick up your share at the Farm Store at 2811 Ramsayville Rd. anytime during opening hours.
4. Take your bounty home and marvel at its beauty and deliciousness!
What’s in my CSA
Every week your CSA basket will be filled with a specially curated selection of organic, farm grown, seasonal vegetables that are at absolute peak freshness.
This season we’re growing more than 50 varieties of vegetables across the Farm. Everything from early spring radishes and greens, to summer tomatoes and peppers, and then beautiful beets and those sweet and crunchy carrots we are developing quite the reputation for.
See something you’re not fond of? No problem!
The beauty of our super flexible, super customisable CSA is that you get to choose what goes in your box from week to week. You’ll come into the Farm Store and then choose what you and your family would like from the selection available that week. Don’t like kale? No problem, swap it for something else. Want nothing but tomatoes this week? Get ‘er done with a big box of beauties.
What’s in it for me?
So much! By investing in a CSA you are investing in your health, the environment, and your community. CSA is a simple way to lighten your carbon footprint, be an engaged global citizen, and foster a greater connection with your food. Who knew that a small change in how you fill your fridge could have such a huge impact on the world?
In addition, CSA members get preferential access to certain veggies that we don't grow much of, or veggies that are in short supply at certain times of the season, like the very first cherry tomatoes in June.
CSA Referral Program
Did a friend or family member rave about Ottawa Farm Fresh CSA to you? We're doing a happy dance because of word-of-mouth magic, and we want to personally thank those who spread the Farm Fresh love. Join the CSA Referral Program – where sharing the love not only grows our farm family but also earns you and your pals awesome rewards!If you've been referred, shoot us an email at info@ottawafarmfresh.com with both your names and emails, plus your choice of reward: a $20 farm gift card or a free basket of veggies! No limits – refer as many friends as you want for more fantastic benefits!
Click here for all of the CSA Referral Program details.
Click here for all of the CSA Referral Program details.
Do you deliver?
We do not. We have decided that our focus is best spent in designing and producing Ottawa’s most flexible and customisable CSA, and are therefore foregoing home delivery at this time.
Do I lose my baskets when I’m away on vacation?
Absolutely not! We’ve got you covered.
When you register via the website simply tell us how many weeks you’d like off and we’ll adjust the price accordingly. No questions asked.
If you're not sure how many weeks you'll be away over the summer, no problem, you can always pick up multiple baskets in one visit to get back on track!
Do I have to pay all at once?
Definitely not. We want our CSA to be accessible to as many people as possible so we offer flexible payment options.
Choose between paying in one instalment, or multiple (3 or 4) equal instalments. An admin charge applies for the insalment option.
I have more questions!
Are you still not sure that our CSA box is right for you? Just send us an email at info@ottawafarmfresh.com and we can answer any questions you might have. If you prefer we can also set up a time to chat with Farmer Jo on the phone. He's the farmer with the answers and he'd love to chat with you!