Russell Farms offers three different share options a full share option designed for larger households (up to six) , a half share option designed for up to four individuals and a couples share option designed for up to two individuals. With each share option we offer the highest quality fresh local fruits and vegetables along with different Russell Farms specialty items.
To increase flexibility for our customers we offer a 24 week full season summer/fall program or 8 week summer, winter and spring programs. There are three 8 week summer rounds to sign up for during the season, this gives you the option to choose how many rounds you would like to participate in. The full season round is 24 weeks and allows you to experience the entire season’s local offerings from summer thru fall.
FARM SHARE (CSA) Summer 2024 MEMBER PERKS!
For Summer2024!
- 10% off any additional purchases day of pickup @ Russell Farms Brackney.
- We do the work! Your share will be prepared ready for pickup each week.
- Don’t like something? We offer a swap option that allows you to swap up to two items out for items of your choice at retail value each pickup!
- Weekly Email – each week you will receive an email listing what’s in season, recipe ideas, special offers, and updates on what’s happening at the farm and at our retail locations.
Full Share
Includes 6-8 of the seasons prime local fruits and vegetablesDesigned for a family of 6 - One or more of the following specialty items will also be included each week, throughout the 8 or 24 weeks:
- fresh baked goods from our scratch bakery, farm fresh eggs, our own jams and jellies, local cheese, snack mixes, dried fruit, organic nut butters, and more!
Half Share
Includes 5-6 of the seasons prime local fruits and vegetables.Designed for a family of 4 - One or more of the following specialty items will also be included each week, throughout the 8 or 24 weeks:
- fresh baked goods from our scratch bakery, farm fresh eggs, our own jams and jellies, local cheese, snack mixes, dried fruit, organic nut butters, and more!
Couples Share
Includes 3-5 of the seasons prime local fruits and vegetables.Designed for a family of 2 - One or more of the following specialty items will also be included each week, throughout the 8 or 24 weeks:
- fresh baked goods from our scratch bakery, farm fresh eggs, our own jams and jellies, local cheese, snack mixes, dried fruit, organic nut butters, and more!
Homestead Share Add On!
Enjoy a weekly fresh loaf of bread from our bakery, one dozen organic farm fresh brown eggs, and a local dairy item each week! Dairy items will range from local cheese curds, cheese, cultured butter, smoothies, kefir) $18/wk
Flower Share Add On!
Add a pop of color to your farm share this summer! By adding blooming bouquets to your farm share you will receive a beautiful hand made fresh cut bouquet of flowers to enjoy each week with your farm share! At checkout you can add blooming bouquets to your share for an additional $10/wk.
Snack Share Add On!
Experience all the snacks Russell Farms has to offer from homemade nut butters, trail mixes, baked goods, dried fruit, chocolate covered snacks, local honey and more. Each week is an assortment of new snacks! At checkout you have the option to add this Naked snack pack to your weekly Farm Share. This share is an additional $10 per week.
Harvest Schedule
Click on the month to see what’s in season!
June
Vegetables: asparagus, green beans, sweet corn, swiss chard, lettuce, radishes, mushrooms, scallions, beets, broccoli, kale, parsley, spinach, carrots, eggplant, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, brussel sprouts
Fruit: strawberries, cherries
August
Vegetables: sweet corn, green beans, basil, cucumbers, mushrooms, dill, eggplant, lettuce, parsley, peppers, summer squash, zucchini, swiss chard, heirloom tomatoes, scarlet red tomatoes, beets, carrots, kale, cabbage, onions, cucumbers, new potatoes, garlic, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts
Fruit: peaches, nectarines, plums, blueberries, doughnut peaches, blackberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, concord grapes
July
Vegetables: green beans, sweet corn, basil, cabbage, kale, mushrooms, swiss chard, cucumbers, scallions, onions, fennel, lettuce, napa cabbage, parsley, radishes, tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, beets, broccoli, carrots, swiss chard, peppers, eggplant, hot peppers, heirloom tomatoes, brussel sprouts
Fruit: peaches, nectarines, grapes, plums, cherries, cantaloupe, watermelon
September
Vegetables: green beans, beets, carrots, celery, mushrooms, cucumbers, eggplant, kale, lettuce, onions, parsley, peppers, summer squash, zucchini, swiss chard, tomatoes, winter squash, potatoes, broccoli, napa cabbage, dill, kohlrabi, cabbage, radish, cauliflower, brussel sprouts,
Fruit: blueberries, nectarines, plums, peaches, apples, pears, watermelon, cantaloupe, concord grapes, apple cider
October - April
Vegetables: Potatoes, Apples, Winter Squash, Onions, Yams, Lettuce, Cider, Carrots, Beets, Kale, Turnips, Parsnips, Spring Mix, Mushrooms, Cabbage, Rutabaga, Swiss Chard, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries, Green Beans, Arugula, Mustard Greens, Leeks, Celery
Fruit: apples, apple cider
Snacks and Misc: Different Snack/Trail mixes each week, Cheese, Eggs, Apple Buter, Apple Sauce, Bouquets of Flowers, Local Honey
FARM SHARE 2024 SCHEDULE
Summer – First 8 Week Round: June 5th thru July 24th 2024
Summer – Second 8 Week Round: July 31st thru Sept 18th 2024
Summer – Third 8 Week Round: September 25th thru November 13th
Summer – 24 Week Round: June 5th thru November 13th 2024
Summer – Binghamton University 10 Week Round: June 5th thru August 7th 2024
Prices & Pick-up Locations
Russell Farms Vestal
Full Share $258
Half Share $216
Couples Share $184
Pickup on Wednesdays anytime from 12pm-7pm for Summer shares.
Binghamton University Summer Program
Full Share $320
Half Share $270
Couples Share $230
Single Share $140
Pickup on Wednesdays anytime from 3pm-5pm for Summer shares at the East Gym (Lot E)
Russell Farms Brackney
Full Share $258
Half Share $216
Couples Share $184
Located at 1488 Hawleyton Tpke Brackney PA 18812
Pickup on Thursdays anytime from 10am-5pm for Summer shares.
Why is Vestal No Longer a Pickup Location for Winter Farm Share?
We have some exciting things planned for early 2021 with a new pickup and delivery service. With offering this service it made us have to eliminate the vestal pickup site for winter 2021 due to lack staff and vehicles. We are now offering Brackney as a pickup location, a short 15 min drive from Vestal. We are also offering 15% off any additional purchases day of pickup in Brackney so you can do some one stop shopping. This also allows our members to utilize their swap option if there are any products they would like to swap out where in Vestal this was not possible during the winter. Our Brackney location offers lots of different products other than just fresh produce including farm raised pork and beef, a dairy section, gift items,a large selection of jams and jellies/ baked goods and more.
What does an example of a weeks half share look like?
An example of a half share during the month of July could include the following: 6 ears of local sweet corn, 1 bunch of local carrots, 2 homegrown tomatoes, 1 head of local lettuce, 2 local bell peppers, 2 local cucumbers, 1 local watermelon, 4 PA peaches and a dozen local eggs.
Do I have to sign up for another CSA round after my 8 weeks are up?
Yes, our CSA works in 8 week rounds. Sign up is quick and simple on our website sign up page.
What if I don't like something in my share?
No problem! We offer a swap option at pickup where you can swap up to 2 items out of your CSA box for items at our retail stand of equal value. Just let them know when you come to pickup what items you would like to swap!
Does receiving 6 ears of corn count as one item?
Yes receiving more then one of the same items only counts toward one item.
Do I receive more than one of each variety of vegetable and fruit at a time?
Yes, depending on which share you chose you will receive more than one of the smaller items for example, 6 ears of corn. We want to ensure you are receiving a quantity of produce to sustain you through until your next pickup.
Do I pay Upfront?
Yes, Russell Farms requires a full upfront payment done through our website for a CSA membership.
What if I am unable to pickup my share on the pickup date?
If you are unable to pickup your share on the pickup date please contact us via email at RussellFarmsInfo@gmail.com and let us know so that we can accommodate you the best we can.