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 program or 8 week summer 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 Spring thru Fall.
FARM SHARE (CSA) MEMBER PERKS!
- 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.
- 10% off on any additional purchases you make every Wednesday of pickup.
- Orchard visit, where you are invited to the Russell Farms to pick a half bushel of apples for FREE!
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!
Naked Snack Pack!
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.
Blooming Bouquets!
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.
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 / November / December / January
Vegetables: Potatoes, Apples, Winter Squash, Onions, Yams, Lettuce, Cider, Carrots, Beets, Kale, Turnips, Parsnips, Spring Mix, Mushrooms, Cabbage, Rutabaga
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 2020 SCHEDULE
Full Season Round: June 10th thru November 18th (24 weeks)
First Round: June 10th thru July 29th (8 weeks)
Second Round: August 5th thru September 23rd (8 weeks)
Third Round: September 30th thru November 18th (8 weeks)
Prices & Pick-up Locations
24 Weeks
Full Share $720.00
Half Share $600.00
Couples Share $528.00
8 Weeks
Full Share $240.00
Half Share $200.00
Couples Share $176.00
Russell Farms Vestal Farm Tent
Behind Lowes on Old Vestal Road
Summer Farm Share 2020 pickup is at our Vestal Tent on Wednesdays anytime between 12pm and 7pm.
Montrose Produce, Russell Farms’ Retail Store
Located on Grow Ave in Montrose
Summer Farm Share 2020 pickup is at our Montrose Store on Wednesdays from 12pm-6pm.
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.
What if I am not home on the day my CSA is delivered?
If you are not home on CSA delivery day please email us at russellfarmsinfo@gmail.com to try to accommodate you as best as possible. If we do not hear from you the share will have to be picked up the following day at out Vestal tent location. We will not leave a CSA share unless someone is home to receive it.