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.


CENTRAL REGION:

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

Desert Valley Farms - mid-May - September
Los Ranchos, NM
505-702-6310 or desertvalleyfarms@gmail.com
Desert Valley Farms 2011 CSA Contract

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

Frost Hill Organics - June through October
East Mountains & Albuquerque area
(505) 463-7808 or dan@frosthillorganics.com
www.frosthillorganics.com

Los Poblanos Organics - year round
Santa Fe & Albuquerque
(505) 681-4060
www.lospoblanosorganics.com

Old Windmill Dairy - year round
Moriarty, NM
Goat cheeses
(505) 384-0033
www.theoldwindmilldairy.com

Red Tractor Farm - June through November
Albuquerque, NM
redtractorfarm@yahoo.com
www.redtractorfarm.net

Ross' Gardens CSA - year round
Estancia NM
rbird4673@q.com


NORTHERN REGION:

Cerro Vista Farm - May through November
Cerro, NM 87519
(575) 586-0877
www.cerrovistafarm.com

Harmony Farm - June through November
Abiquiu, NM
richar@cybermesa.com
www.harmonyfarmnm.com

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

Morningstar Farms - year round
Taos/Arroyo Seco
(575) 776-1757

Pollo Real - year round
Santa Fe Farmers' Market
Chickens, Ducks, Heritage Turkeys, Eggs
Tom & Tracey Delahantey, (505) 838-0345
www.polloreal.org

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

Talus Wind Heritage Meats CSA - year round (starting in July)
Beef, Lamb, Goat, Eggs, Chicken, Heritage Turkey, and more!
Galisteo & Santa Fe Pick-up
Timothy Wichland
369 Montezuma # 538, Santa Fe, NM 87501
taluswindranch.com
twichland@taluswindranch.com
505-501-4940


SOUTHERN REGION:

McWilliams Farm - June - October
Alamogordo, NM
575-585-2545 or by email
McWilliamsFarms.com