Pre-pandemic, the Kalamazoo Farmers Market hosted an annual CSA Fair each February at different local area restaurants. Potential customers could stop by the fair, meet the Farmers and learn more about local CSAs. Instead of hosting an in-person event in 2021, we’ve compiled a nice list of our Vendors that also offer CSA shares for you to check out! There’s also a link to a guide from Taste The Local Difference of other local farms that are offering CSAs, and info on the 2021 Michigan Virtual CSA Fair hosted by MSU Extension!

What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture is when a group of individuals that pledge to support a farm and share in the risks and benefits of food production. In exchange, those individuals receive a weekly box of fresh, seasonal produce or other goods from your local Farmer. Essentially, a consumer buys a “share” of a farm’s harvest before the season begins, and then receives a portion of the crops as they are harvested. This provides farmers with much-needed early capital, and consumers with a guarantee of fresh vegetables all season long.

Crisp Country Acres

If you’ve been to the Market then you’ve probably heard of Crisp Country Acres out of Holland, MI. They have so many options for CSA shares, you can even choose between produce or egg shares. Pick up your box on Saturday’s at KFM during the season, or at Crisp Country Acres alternative spot in Kalamazoo during the Winter. Visit their online store for more info!

Natural Cycles Farm

Natural Cycles Farm is a Certified Naturally Grown farm, meaning NO synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, GMO seeds, antibiotics or hormones are used. They raise their products using holistic and regenerative principles and specialize in growing cooking greens, heirloom vegetables, small fruits (rhubarb, strawberries, serviceberries, raspberries), great tomatoes and potatoes, eggs, and a lot more! Pick-up at or near the Kalamazoo Farmers Market during the growing season. Visit their website for more up-to-date information!

Green Gardens

The Green Box, by Green Gardens Farm, is a year-round box of fresh, good local food delivered to an area near you for easy pick up. You can order by subscription, or sign up for Guest Access with no commitment! You shop what you want, with selections growing and changing weekly. It’s not just produce - shop meats, ready to eat meals, and more! They have multiple pick-up points throughout the area and are always adding more. Learn more here.

The Bike Farm

A CSA, for composting? The Bike Farm is a bicycle-powered micro farm in the City of Kalamazoo, offering compost pick-up and drop-off! Keep food waste out of landfills and instead get it composted! Now you can get it picked up by bicycle, without having to feel guilty about emissions and the environment. A double bonus! They make it easy with our two convenient service options: pick-up or drop off at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market during the season. Learn more at compostkalamazoo.com!

Tiny Giant Farm

Tiny Giant Farm is located in Kalamazoo, not far from the Market. Ben grows a variety of vegetables on his 1/3 acre farm in his backyard! Tiny Giant has a number of CSA shares available throughout the growing season, including a “Salad Gnome Share”. Purchasing a subscription provides you with weekly shares of farm fresh goodies often focusing on items you would use in salads. Brilliant! For more info on Tiny Giant Farm and their CSA’s shares, visit their online store!

Countryside Produce

Nathanael Hostetler and his fresh produce is a Market favorite at KFM. Located in Centreville, Countryside Greenhouse grows their produce with natural practices. They do not feed GMO grain to any of their animals, and do not give them antibiotics or hormones. They raise grass-fed beef, and sell fresh brown eggs. You can pick up your CSA share during the Market season on Saturdays at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market! For more info, call Nathanael at (269) 467-4967!

Long Valley Farm

We love Long Valley Farm and their beautiful variety of farm fresh veggies, herbs and micogreens! Their 2021 CSA subscription runs from the second week of June until the second week of October and includes box of freshly harvested, chemical free vegetables that include a wide variety of 'in season' vegetables. This means boxes will vary week to week with harvest season! They have single and family shares available too! Pick up is once a week at two different locations. Talk about convenient! To learn more, visit their website!

Silverbeet Farm

Silverbeet Farm’s Traditional CSA runs for 18 weeks starting late May. Share contents are a diverse selection of fresh veggies, herbs and flowers. This share type is a great way to eat with the season and try new things! Email silverbeetfarm@gmail.com for more up-to-date information on their 2021 CSA offerings!

Woodbridge Dairy Farm

Looking for something that includes more than just food? Woodbridge Dairy Farm in Byron Center is offering offering a new subscription program called the Woodbridge Dairy Family Membership! This membership gives you a year of full access to all of the fun classes, continuous discounts on their products (think farm fresh eggs, milk and sustainably raised meat!) and you’ll also be the first to hear of classes and events on the farm! Visit their website for more information!

For a list of other local area farms (or in other areas in Michigan!) that are offering CSA’s in 2021, check out this food finder from Taste The Local Difference! You can filter it down to just show a list of farms in your area that specifically offer CSA’s!

And if you’re interested in learning more about CSAs, MSU Extension is hosting a Virtual CSA Fair on February 26, 2021! You can learn more about that and register here.