All You Need to Know About the Process, Location, Workshifts, Payments & More
Registration for shares occurs in advance of the three growing seasons — summer, fall, and winter.
We hold Summer/Fall registratations from early February to late April, which includes a 20 to 22-week season with weekly pickups from June through November. We re-open registration in September for a shorter 9 to 11-week fall season that runs concurrently with the last weeks of our Summer/Fall season. In November, we open registration for Winter/Spring of the following year. Winter/Spring includes 5 to 7 pickups once a month between January and May.
The value of CSAs is that the farmers and members to work together, providing the farmer with ample time to plan and prepare in advance of the season. This means CSAs work best when members subscribe well in advance of the season. To that end, an early bird discount is designed to encourage early registration.
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Fall 2025 Registration is now OPEN!
Fall season will have 9 weekly pickups on Tuesdays from 4-7 pm, at St. Marks Church-in-the-Bowery, from September 9th through November 4th.
NOTE: IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A SUMMER SHARE, THE FALL SEASON IS INCLUDED IN IT - BUT YOU CAN USE THIS A CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR ADD-ONS
Register now using this link.
More details are available here.
Season Overview
WSCSA members purchase a "share" before the beginning of the growing season, paying for an entire season of produce up front. This bulk payment enables the farmer to plan for the season, purchase new seed, make equipment repairs, and more.
A "share" typically includes 7-10 types of vegetables for households with 2-3 individuals. We also offer Add-Ons such as fruit, eggs, meat, and various pantry items for an additional fee.
Becuase we are a volunteer-run group, membership in the CSA requires volunteer shifts during each season to help with the work that goes into each pickup. Volunteer shifts generally occur during pickups, with members helping to unpack shares, check in other members, and keep the pickup areas clean. Some seasons, we allow members to “buy out” of one volunteer shift. More details on work shifts are in the next section.
The CSA is led by our Core Committee, a group of members who volunteer year round to manage the CSA. Core Committee members work on sign ups, adding new members, cleaning the distribution site, coordinating member volunteers, and planning community-building or educational events. This frees the farmers to focus on growing and delivering the vegetables. Learn more about our Core Committee.
Distribution
Our distribution is located at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, 131 East 10th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues).
Please be aware that due to lack of storage, missed pickups can not be refunded, however they will be donated to a local food pantry. Feel free to send a friend to pick up your share on your behalf, but make sure to let us know ahead of time. You may arrange to sell or share individual pickups through Washington Square CSA Facebook Group.
Variety and Quantity
Every week, the farm delivers an ever-changing variety of seasonal produce. We can never predict what each week will bring but the below links provide information regarding items offered in past seasons.
Summer 2018 Summer 2017 Summer 2016
Summer 2015 Summer 2014 Summer 2013
Summer 2012 Summer 2010 Summer 2009
The CSA shares provide fresh produce for 1-3 individuals depending upon diet, goals and cooking style. During peak season a share weighs approximately 20 pounds and fills 2 regular large tote bags. Winter Shares are somewhat smaller, but offset with additional items. More information on winter shares can be found here.
Supporting Pickup
To support the farm all CSA members are required to volunteer their time, in addition to the subscription fee.
CSA members sign up for a shift on a distribution day. The CSA relies on its members to supervise distribution. Members who do not fulfill their work shifts, or who register for a shift and cancel within 48 hours will be charged a fee of $100 per shift at the end of the season. Failing to complete the work shift means others must work an additional shift.
If you are a 2025 Member you can sign up for work shifts here.
