CSAs
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a system that links consumers directly with local food producers. Essentially, CSA shareholders or members pay for a "share" of the farm, which goes to pay for production costs of operating the farm for that season. In return, each member receives a weekly box of fresh, locally grown produce. Typically the share is paid at the beginning of the season, but some CSAs may offer alternative payment plans and work shares. In addition, members may have opportunities to attend CSA community events, to get to know farmers and fellow members, and to volunteer at the farm. One of the important elements of the CSA system is that it dissipates the financial burden of farming among many people, rather than concentrating all risk upon the farmer. For members, this means that a poor harvest due to weather conditions or pests can be reflected in the bounty of the weekly produce box. Many CSAs will deliver produce boxes to a convenient drop-off location in town or the local farmers' market, though some require visiting the farm. Also, be sure to inquire early, as many CSAs limit the number of members each season.
CSAs in New Mexico include:
Amyo Farms - May through October
Bosque Farms, NM
amyofarms@gmail.com
Beneficial Farm - year round
Santa Fe & Albuquerque
(505) 453-3360 or details@beneficialfarm.com
www.beneficialfarm.com
Cerro Vista Farm - May through November
(575) 586-0877
Cerro, NM 87519
www.cerrovistafarm.com
Dragon Farm - May through August
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 363-3776 or rembrandtrocks@yahoo.com
East Mountain Organic Farms
Tijeras, NM
(505) 281-5083
www.eastmountainorganicfarms.com
Erda Gardens - May through October
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 610-1538 or info@erdagardens.org
www.erdagardens.org
Harmony Farm - June through November
Abiquiu, NM
richar@cybermesa.com
www.harmonyfarmnm.com
High Desert Harvest - May through October/November
Los Ranchos, NM
(505) 712-6948 orhighdesertharvest@gmail.com Facebook page
Hondo Seco Farms - May through October
Arroyo Seco, NM
(575) 776-8636
www.hondosecofarms.com
Los Alamos area CSA - May through September
(505) 660-1677
Los Poblanos Organics - year round
Santa Fe & Albuquerque
(505) 681-4060
www.lospoblanosorganics.com
McWilliams Farm - June - October
Alamogordo, NM
(575) 434-3007 or by email
McWilliamsFarms.com
Morningstar Farms - year round
Taos/Arroyo Seco
(575) 776-1757
Old Windmill Dairy - year round
Moriarty, NM
Goat cheeses
(505) 384-0033
www.theoldwindmilldairy.com
Pollo Real - year round
Tom & Tracey Delahantey
Chickens, Ducks, Heritage Turkeys, Eggs
Santa Fe Farmers' Market
(505) 838-0345
www.polloreal.org
Red Tractor Farm - June through November
Albuquerque, NM
redtractorfarm@yahoo.com
www.redtractorfarm.net
Ross' Gardens CSA - year round
Estancia NM
rbird4673@q.com
Santa Cruz Farms - year round
Santa Fe Farmers' Market
(505) 514-1662
santacruzfarm@windstream.net
Squash Blossom Farm - June through October
Ranchos de Taos, NM
(575) 751-4681
