About Elliot Farm
What is the difference between a traditional CSA model and Elliot Farm's CSA?
Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) refers to a group of farm stand customers who pledge to support their local farm by purchasing a “share” of the anticipated harvest before the growing season begins. With a “traditional” CSA, members pick-up their pre-made bag of produce every week from the farm stand, on a specified day/time. They don't typically have the options of choosing their own items or the pick-up time, but Elliot Farm's CSA is different. Our members don’t receive pre-made bags filled with items their family may not like. Instead, members can come to the farm stand at their convenience, and choose the produce they want. Click here to review our CSA Policies.
Do you need to be a CSA Member to shop at the Farm Stand?
No. You do not need to be a CSA Member to enjoy the farm stand. It is, however, to your advantage to become a member. With the our CSA, members save money, while supporting their local growers.
How long is the CSA season? When do you open?
May 1-November 22nd. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for farm news and updates.
Can I only sign-up for the CSA online? Or is there a paper application to sign-up for the CSA?
If you prefer to sign-up the old-fashion way, please click here to download our paper application. Please mail completed applications, along with payment, to 202 Main Street, Lakeville, MA 02347.
Does the value of a CSA "Harvest Card" roll over from year to year?
The value on a CSA Harvest Card does not roll over from year to year. The premise behind the CSA is to encourage the community to commit to supporting their local growers and improving their nutrition by consuming fresh, healthy produce while it’s available. Harvest Cards expire on 11/22.
How can CSA Members stay up-to-date on Elliot Farm?
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for farm news and updates.
Our goal is to keep our customers up-to-date on what we are carrying on a daily basis. Still have questions? Click here to review our CSA Policies. We are also always available by email at elliotfarmcsa@gmail.com should you have any additional questions – feel free to drop us a note!
What fruits & veggies are available?
Elliot Farm offers in-season fruits and vegetables, including: our signature Butter n' Sugar and Silver Queen sweet corn, Beefsteak, Heirloom, & cherry tomatoes, green leaf lettuce, summer squash, zucchini, cucumbers, green peppers, eggplant, green beans, onions, potatoes, basil, cantaloupe, blueberries, apples, peaches, cut sunflowers, local honey, jams, eggs and artisan breads. We partner with other local growers, like Cervelli Farm in Rochester and Four Town Farm in Seekonk. When items cannot be found locally, we visit the Boston Farmer’s Market and select the freshest produce available. At Elliot Farm, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality in-season produce to our community. For this reason, we can not guarantee that all items, listed above, will be available at all times throughout the season. Click here to see our produce availability calendar.
What is Elliot Farm's growing philosophy?
At Elliot Farm, we care deeply about the farm ecosystem, and though we are not certified organic, we make every possible effort to use natural and organic pest control methods. We practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods, using extensive data on the life cycles of pests to carefully determine when to use pesticides, with the ultimate goal of causing the least possible disruption to humans, animals and the environment. All of Elliot Farm’s planting is done by hand, with the exception of its sweet corn. All crops are also handpicked at their peak ripeness.
Is your farm pet-friendly?
We LOVE animals, however, in keeping with the federal food safety law, we can not allow dogs or pets at our farm stand or in our PYO fields. *Service pets welcome.
