What is Community Supported Agriculture?

CSA is a mutualistic model meant to support both grower + eater. The CSA is a commitment to support the farm over the growing season: it provides both much needed financial support early in the year and consistent, weekly availability of the freshest produce available. Due to the nature of CSA, members receive a higher value for their dollars spent than at a grocery store — meaning more veggies + higher quality!

How does the CSA work?

CSAs are distributed once per week beginning in early June (or late May if the growing is good!). We harvest each item fresh, based on when it’s at peak for flavor and quality. When you sign up, you will have the choice of several pick-up locations and their corresponding time frames. Each week, you will choose your produce based on the item count that corresponds with your share size from our market-style set up.

NEW in 2025, we are offering an 18 week share beginning early June (or late May) that will run until mid-October.  Members pick up 18 weeks out of a 22 week distro schedule.   Members will have 2 built in ‘skip’ weeks that allow for any 2 weeks of your choosing off from the share - that way you never miss the produce you pay for!  The farm will also take 2 weeks off from distro, so there will be 2 weeks throughout the season with NO distribution at any location.  These dates will be determined this winter.

Where do I get my share?

We offer these pick up options:

YARMOUTH / THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:30 @ Maggie Mae’s: 374 US Rt. 1 *time and day of the week TBD for 2025*

SOUTH PORTLAND / SATURDAYS, 10-12 @ Night Moves Bread: 695 Broadway St.

WEST PARIS / TUESDAYS, 4-6 @ New Spoke Farm: 90 Stearns Hill Rd.

What’s in the share?

We grow over 60 varieties of vegetables, plus flowers and herbs on our 1.5 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?

FULL SHARES are intended as enough food for 1 to 2 veg-loving individuals, or a small household who cook several nights of the week. 6-8 items per week typically.

LARGE SHARES are intended for larger households made up of 3+ individuals who cook frequently, or 2 individuals who eat a lot of vegetables/with every meal. 8-10 items per week typically.

How much does a share cost?

FULL SHARE = $675 for 6 - 8+ items per week for 18 weeks.

LARGE SHARE = $775 for 8 - 10+ items per week for 18 weeks.

HALF SHARE = $425 for 4 -6+ items per week for 18 weeks.

Shares can be split between you and a friend, coworker, neighbor or family member! We encourage you to split a share if you think the share is too much on your own.

How does payment work?

Payments may be made in full or in installments outlined here. We must receive your first payment within 14 days of signing up to hold your spot. You may pay by check or card.

Payment plans: We require first payments of 30% of the cost of the share . Payments must then be made in four monthly installments, with the final payments made by August 15. Please note that we are only able to accept cash or checks for payment plans at this time.

SNAP & Maine Harvest Bucks: We take SNAP for CSA shares! Shares paid for by SNAP are billed 1x monthly June — October via online EBT payment. Sign up now to reserve your spot, and pay once per month once the CSA schedule begins. Maine Harvest Bucks is able to cover 50% of the cost of the shares.

We really believe fresh food is for everyone: please email us at newspokefarm@gmail.com if these payment options are prohibitive for you. We can usually work out alternative payment plans together.

Read our CSA Member policy here for more details.