You  are  what you eat!
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 2024 Season CSA Shares are available  for New and Returning Members​
 Sign up now and join us for our 11th year of growing for our community and save 10%



We Grow For Our Members

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Our farm is primarily a CSA farm and all our production is planned for the CSA. When crops are especially abundant, we pack as much as possible into your share. However, we don’t want to overwhelm our members or deliver so much produce that it goes to waste, and surplus will be marketed through farmer's markets and other local outlets. We offer a "build your own box" option at all our farmer's market pick up sites and on farm.  We grow a wide variety of crops, including traditional seasonal, and specialty crops. 


What can I expect in my share?  
    Asparagus, strawberries, various cooking greens, lettuce, kale, radishes, peas, garlic greens and scapes, scallions,  in spring.
    
Tomatoes, peppers, summer squashes, beans, cooking and salad greens, eggplant, blueberries, herbs,  garlic and onions in the summer.
    
Beets, carrots, turnips, winter squash, potatoes, apples, broccoli, brussel sprouts, onions, radishes, cauliflower, rutabaga, onions, lettuce, sweet potatoes, and cold hardy greens in the fall.
   
 We aim to remain diversified in our selection to provide a well rounded variety each week. This list is not meant to be exact, but to serve as an example of seasonal produce we plan to provide. 


2024 CSA Share Options
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Regular share example Fall Photo by CSA member Sara Brandt
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Small share example Summer

2024 CSA

Share sizes: We offer small and regular size shares, to fit your family's veggie needs.


Vacation Holds: Members can schedule vacation holds, double or donate shares, or change drop sites via email.


Build your own box: Choose  our farmer's market pick up site and swap items in your share- get the food your family prefers!
-Regular Summer Share- 20 weeks, June through October, 7-13 items each week $675
A $30-34 weekly value.

We offer Fall Shares in addition to our normal Summer season so you can stock up on root veggies and more for the cold winter days.

Fall- Nov- Dec, 6 weeks $200
* pick up only on farm, or  Middle Age Brewery



-Empty Nester-(Small) Summer Share-20 weeks, June through October, 5-7 items each week $475
An $20-24 value weekly, a smaller portion for smaller households.

We offer Fall Shares in addition to our normal Summer season.

Fall- Nov- Dec, 6 weeks $145
* pick up only on farm, or Middle Ages Brewery


-Regular monthly share- One regular sized share monthly pick up the first week of every month of the CSA $165
*Please indicate your preferred pick up location in the notes section at checkout*

Also if an existing CSA member referred you to us, drop their name in the note section as well so we can thank them!
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What is Community Supported Agriculture

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a growing socio-economic model of food production, sales, and distribution with the goal of increasing both the quality of food as well as the health of the land on which the food is grown while simultaneously reducing some of the potential financial risks for farmers.

CSAs consist of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm: growers and eaters providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. The CSA members pay for produce in advance of the growing season, providing the farm with the necessary capital to help cover the anticipated costs of farm operation and the farmer’s salary. In member's return, they receive weekly shares in the farm’s bounty – fresh, local, organic produce.

Payment plans: You can pan your CSA price out over time and make payments that work with your budget. Please contact the farm to discuss options.
SNAP coins can be used at our Farmer's Markets to pay weekly for your CSA share; a one month prepayment in cash, check or paypal payment is required. Please call or email us for more details.
“You, as a food buyer, have the distinct privilege of proactively participating in shaping the world your children will inherit.” 
― Joel Salatin
2024 Pickup Locations


Due to ever increasing fuel costs and reduced CSA membership over the past couple years, we are making some changes to our delivery options and schedule. 
The good news is a smaller CSA allows us to better serve our members and continue to provide high quality fresh produce with our limited resources. The following is a list of 2023 pick up options.  If you'd like to suggest a site for pick up, we will require a minimum of 5 members to create a new pick up location. We thank you for your understanding as we make some changes on the farm. 
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Middle Ages Brewery, Syracuse
CNY Regional Market, Syracuse
Curious Kids, Oswego
​Freedom Rains Farm, Pulaski
County Rt 33, Central Square
​Cicero Library, Cicero

Farmer- Member Commitment

"I understand that community supported agriculture is a cooperative venture between growers and eaters. As a partner in this venture, I will share the bounties and risks inherent in the planting, growing, harvesting & distribution of my produce. I understand that some crops may fail while others will do better than expected, a natural pattern in farming that may lead to some variability throughout the growing season. I will be responsible for picking up my produce weekly at the designated drop site."

Becoming a CSA Member

Becoming a member of Freedom Rains Farm supports your local economy, local agriculture and helps secure your family's healthy, fresh food source.
  • To Become a Member: Simply click on the share option you'd like below and follow the prompts to check out. 



If you need assistance signing up, would like to arrange a payment plan, or do not wish to sign up electronically, we will gladly help you.