General Information

Our Last CSA!

Last because we are making some big changes and will be filling you in soon during the coming weeks and months.

Movement Ground Farm took a year off from our CSA in 2023 in order to focus on internal healing, organizational development and strategic planning.  We have learned and processed a lot and we will be sharing out these “movement lessons” this year. We will be hosting several small events this year where we will be inviting CSA members and our wider community to reflect on the shifting landscapes of power, organizing, and social justice, the liberation of Palestine in the face of genocidal aggression, and the fortitude and vision we need to move into 2025.

We are rolling this out a bit late and we are balancing the CSA with a lot of other stuff happening, so we are looking for 30 CSA members who know MGF and are down for the ride!  We only have space for 30 CSA members/families!  But because we are doing such a small CSA we will be able to be more creative, generous, and flexible with our offerings and approach!   We are also looking for Thursday worksharers (9am - noon).  

Produce Offerings

  • Special bumper crop offerings at no additional cost - think 7 lbs of cucumbers for pickling, quarts of hot peppers or 1/2 bushels of tomatoes for making your special sauces  

  • Ridiculous requests such as “Can you add a dozen squash flowers so I can make pupusas!”  or “Can I get extra eggplant to make babaganoush?” or “Can I reserve 10 lbs of the lemongrass harvest to make Kroeung!” are WELCOMED!

  • Pick Your Own Flowers + Make Your Own Bouquets anytime you come out to the farm

  • A closer rapport with farmer Kohei and the team!  This year’s produce is being grown by collaboration between farmer Kohei and Jenn, Andraly and the staff at Open Farms Retreat, the Ming Saroeup Collective, and our Worksharers (currently Gladys but we are looking for 2-3 more to join).


Dates

  • 17 Weeks of produce, covering the entire summer and the first month of Fall!  

  • The week of June 25 through the week of October 15

  • Make-up any missed shares by requesting a double share or by coming out to the farm anytime in the Fall and Winter and we will make sure you get your money’s worth


Cost & Payment

  • Approximate cost of the share each week is $30

  • The total cost for 17-weeks is $510 - it's the same cost per week as before but we're combining Summer and Fall and shortening the Fall to just one month.

  • 5 Solidarity Shares will be available at half cost - $255

  • Payment plans will be made available to those who request it


Pick up is on TUESDAYS

  • 12 - 6pm in Tiverton

  • 2 - 6pm in Providence (delivery to your doorstep in Providence is possible for an additional $5/share )

  • 2- 6pm in Dorchester/Cambridge (we are still confirming the drop off location and logistics in Dorchester & Cambridge, but we’re trying to make sure this happens!  Let us know if you’re willing to host a drop off spot in exchange for a free CSA share!)

We will be organizing several events this year to be in community with each other - CSA members get discounts at any event where there is a charge.

RSVP your share simply by emailing Kohei@movementgroundfarm.org. Please also feel free to ask any questions!


WORKSHARE WITH US!

Interested in Volunteering or Worksharing with us this Summer?

We are on the lookout for two to three worksharers this year to help us with weeding, harvesting, and transplanting.  Your own transportation is required, although we are willing to help think of carpooling options.  You must be able to show up at 9am and stay until noon.  Don’t be paralyzed in your bridge phobia!!  Traffic across the 195 bridge just lightened up with the opening of a third lane, and it’s possible to avoid both the morning and evening rush hour if coming from Providence! Email info@movementgroundfarm.org if you are interested

What is a CSA?

CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) are a model of food distribution popularized in the 1960’s by Dr. Booker T. Whatley, a Black farmer and agricultural professor at Tuskegee University. CSAs allow consumers to have direct access to high quality, locally grown produce. When you become a member of a CSA, you’re purchasing a “share” of vegetables from the farmer. Every week your farmer will deliver that share of produce to a convenient drop-off location in your neighborhood. Think of it as a subscription service for seasonal veggies. In exchange, CSA members pay for an entire season of produce upfront, or in payment installments if needed. This early bulk payment enables the farmer to plan for the season, purchase new seed, make equipment repairs, pay staff members, and more.

CSA members share in the rewards and risks of farming. During times of scarcity (due to crop failure, disease, hurricanes, etc.) your shares may be smaller, during times of abundance your shares will be extra large with special offerings.

The CSA is open to anyone who wants access to our produce, believes in our vision, and wishes to contribute to building our farm with us. We hope that CSA members will contribute to the farm through participation in workshops and events, by visiting the farm, and by volunteering.

What is a Solidarity Share?

In our ongoing effort to address food insecurity in our community, we participate in a variety of food distribution efforts. Through our solidarity share program we give free and low-cost CSA shares to working class community members. Donations from other CSA members subsidize these shares and grant rightful access to life-giving food. Having a solidarity share requires traveling to one of our pick up sites once a week and receiving a big box of veggies.