CSA FAQ

What is a CSA?

CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farming operation where the growers and consumers share the risks and benefits of food production. CSAs consist of a system of weekly delivery or pick-up of vegetables and fruit.

What is a share?

A share is a portion of our produce. Each week we will harvest fresh produce for your share. Each weekly harvest will depend on harvest availability. We have three share options:

Full Share

This is perfect for a family or even to split with your neighbors. You will get around 13-15 item varieties of produce to enjoy all week. This share has the largest variety and quantity of produce. Here are a few samples of share varieties per season:

Spring: 1 asparagus, 2 greenhouse tomatoes, 1 romaine lettuce, 1 bunch radish, 1 bunch of beets, 1 potted herb/flower, 1 swiss chard, 1 bunch kale, 1 bunch mint, 1 parsley, 1 cilantro, 1 scallion, 1 qt strawberries, 1 bok choy
Summer: 1 lettuce, 2 beefsteak tomatoes, 2 zucchini/squash, 1 broccoli, 1 qt string beans, 2 bell peppers, 1 eggplant, 1 bunch basil, 1 pint blueberries, 1 qt potatoes, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 2 candy onions, 1 cantaloupe or sugar baby, 6 peaches or nectarines, 6 ears of corn, 2 cucumbers
Fall: 1 lettuce, 6 apples/pears, 2 zucchini, 1 acorn/spaghetti/butternut squash, 1 broccoli, 1 cauliflower, 1 eggplant, 1 purple kale, 1 bunch fresh carrots, 4 sweet potatoes, 1 half gallon apple cider, 5 pears, 1 bunch kohlrabi, 1 pint Brussels sprouts

Half Share

A half share is great for starting families or people on the go. You will get around 9-12 varieties of produce each week. The half share is great for people who want to try out a CSA. Here are a few samples of shares:

Spring: 1 asparagus, 2 greenhouse tomatoes, 1 romaine lettuce, 1 bunch beets, 1 potted herb/flower, 1 radish, 1 swiss chard, 1 kale,1 parsley, 1 qt strawberries, 1 bok choy
Summer: 1 lettuce, 2 beefsteak tomatoes, 1 head of broccoli, 1 qt string beans, 2 bell peppers, 1 kale, 1 pint blueberries, 1 qt potatoes, 1 cantaloupe or sugar baby, 6 peaches or nectarines, 6 ears of corn, 2 cucumbers
Fall: 6 apples/pears, 2 zucchini, 1 acorn/spaghetti/butternut squash, 1 broccoli, 1 purple kale, 1 bunch fresh carrots, 4 sweet potatoes, 1 half gallon apple cider, 1 leaf lettuce, 1 pint Brussels sprouts

Personal Share

The personal share is great for couples or individuals. You will get 6-8 varieties of produce weekly. Here are a few seasonal examples of shares:

Spring: 1 asparagus, 1 greenhouse tomato, 1 romaine lettuce, 1 bunch beets, 1 radish, 1 parsley, 1 pint strawberries
Summer: 1 leaf lettuce, 2 beefsteak tomatoes, 1 broccoli, 2 bell peppers, 1 kale, 3 corn, 5 peaches or nectarines
Fall: 3 apples/pears, 1 acorn/spaghetti/butternut squash, 1 cauliflower, 4 sweet potatoes, 1 half gallon cider, 1 bunch fresh carrots

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*Keep in mind that all produce availability is based on harvest conditions.

What produce will I get?

View our produce list and harvest schedule. All items with an asterisk (peaches, nectarines, apples, sugar plums, blueberries) are not grown on our farm but they are locally grown. We chose to provide these locally sourced products for our CSA to keep a variety for our customers.

How long is the season?

Our season starts in the beginning of June and can be expanded all the way through November. Our 18 week season we will give you fresh produce harvested on the day of pick up. All members are required to take 1 week "off" for vacation or personal use, so while the season runs for an additional week, you are only paying for 17/22 weeks for the 18/23 week season respectively.

Customers will also receive a 10% discount (received upon final payment) to use during the CSA season in the farm market.

Can I choose what I get?

Each week’s share will depend on what is in season and ready for harvest. You cannot specifically choose each item in the box but you can substitute for items that do not meet your needs. We will provide a list of what each share entails each week (i.e. 1 pint of blueberries, 3 large tomatoes, 2 heads of lettuce, etc) . You will use this list in the CSA tent and choose your items accordingly. If there is an item on the list that you prefer not to take, you may duplicate another item that you will use.

When and where do I pick up my share?

We have the following pick up options and locations:

Long Valley pick up Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at Ort Farms
Home delivery option - available to those who live within 8 miles of Ort Farms

How do I pay?

There are two payment options for you:

Pay in full upon enrollment: Visit our online sign up and payment system and pay via credit card or you may pay with a check.
Three part payment: Visit our online sign up and payment system and choose to pay via credit card in installments. We will charge your total in 3 installments on March 1st, April 1st and May 1st.

The 10% Discount will be given to customers the first week of CSA pick up to use in our Farmstand throughout the CSA Season.

How do I join?

Visit our online sign up and payment system.

You can also sign up in person at the farm stand: 25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853.

Why choose Ort Farms CSA?

Our CSA is personalized to ensure the produce you receive is items you will use and enjoy. We also have special events for our CSA members including a farm tour, a picnic on our farm featuring fresh produce, and a 10% discount to use on later in the season including special offers for our Fall Festival and on farm events.

Each member will get a monthly newsletter with updates on what is happening on the farm including updates on produce harvest schedule. The newsletter will include nutritional information and recipes for you to use and enjoy your produce. Members will also get weekly recipes when they come to pickup their share.