Welcome to our guide on the fantastic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs in Niagara and surrounding areas.
What is CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It’s a fantastic system where you can purchase a share of a farmer’s harvest in advance. This means you receive a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce directly from local farms. It’s like having a personal farmer who grows food just for you!
Why is CSA Helpful?
Freshness and Quality:
The produce you get from a CSA is incredibly fresh, often harvested just a day or two before it reaches you. This means better taste and higher nutritional value.
Seasonal Eating:
You’ll enjoy fruits and vegetables at their peak ripeness and flavor, as they’re grown in sync with the natural seasons.
Environmental Benefits:
By choosing local produce, you reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting food over long distances. Plus, many CSAs follow sustainable farming practices that are better for the planet.
Why Support and Eat Local?
Supporting Local Farmers:
When you join a CSA, you’re directly supporting the farmers in our community. This helps them thrive and continue producing high-quality food.
Community Connection:
CSA programs foster a stronger sense of community. You get to know where your food comes from and often have the chance to meet the farmers who grow it.
Economic Impact:
Keeping your food dollars local boosts the regional economy. It helps create jobs and supports other local businesses.
By joining a CSA, you’re making a choice that’s good for your health, the environment, and our local community. Check out the CSA programs listed in our guide and find the one that’s right for you. Let’s support our local farmers and enjoy the freshest produce around!
Sharlene
NOTE: We’ve done our best to compile a complete list of the CSA programs available at the time of publishing. If you know of any other CSAs that should be included or have recommendations, please let us know.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in Niagara
- Old Country Acres, Welland
- Small Scale Farms, Welland
- Tree and Twig Heirloom Farm, Wellandport
- Rooted Farm, Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Quiet Acres, Niagara-on-the-Lake
- The Good Earth Food and Wine Co., Beamsville
- Area 2 Farms, Beamsville
- Plan B Organic Farms, Hamilton (serves Niagara)
- Heart’s Content Organic Farm, Wainfleet
- Hendry Farms, Ridgeway
- Ridge Berry Farm, Ridgeway
- Waratah Downs Organic Farm, Dunnville
- Cherry Avenue Farms, Lincoln
- Fruitful Hills CSA, Lincoln
- Brantwood Farms, St. Catharines
- Creek Shore Farms, St. Catharines
- Rosedene Farms, St. Catharines
- Fresh Niagara Mushrooms, St. Catharines
- Promistery, St. Catharines
- Chez Nous Farms, Stevensville
- Always June, St. Davids
- Reyes Farms, Niagara Falls
- Bryanne’s CSA, Port Colborne
- Live Good Farms, Thorold
- Rumar Farm, Ridgeville
- Hildreth Farm Market, Fonthill
- Grimsby Farmers’ Market, Grimsby
