CSA — Community Supported Agriculture

notes about CSA

Sign-ups for our 2025 CSA are open.
We are limiting our CSA to 35 members this year. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and will close after we have reached 35 members.
CSA will run for 26 weeks, from May 19th to November 17th. We’ll be taking a one-week break from CSA in the summer.
Before you sign up, we recommend reading through the remainder of this page, including the FAQs. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

how to sign up

Select share size and pick-up location from the options listed in Picking Up Your CSA Share section below.
Continue to the online checkout if paying with credit card. Or, mail check, noting your pick-up location and email address.
Once we receive your payment, we will send an email confirmation.

Checks can be made payable to Communitas Farm, LLC and mailed to 17611 Grace Road, Hampstead, MD 21074. Please include your email address and preferred pick-up location with your check. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your check and your subscription.

flexible payment plans available
We understand that the up-front investment in a CSA share can be cost prohibitive; therefore, we offer an optional payment plan to spread the cost across several months. In addition, we can make special accommodations for families that require greater payment flexibility. Please contact us if you require additional financial assistance.

committing to the season
CSA members must commit to the entire season because we plan our production to meet the needs of our CSA members.

swap box
Don’t like a certain vegetable? Each week, you may swap one of your items for another crop that is available in the “swap box.” However, we encourage members to try new vegetables and cooking methods to explore the many varieties, flavors, and preparations that make vegetables delicious and nutritious.

food allergies
Please let us know if you’re allergic or sensitive to any of the weekly produce, and we will replace that item for you. The homepage lists the crops we expect to harvest in 2025. If you are allergic or sensitive to any of them, please let us know, and we can make accommodations.

production variability
Farming is notoriously unpredictable, and our anticipated weekly production could change as each week progresses. Although we will strive to provide you with an accurate weekly list of your CSA items, the produce may change slightly before your pick-up date.

picking up your CSA share
CSA shares can be picked up on the following days, at the following locations. Let us know which day and location works best for you, and we will make sure your access to fresh weekly produce is as convenient as possible. Please select one pick-up option for the entire season.

Wednesdays:
- Twinbrook Parkway Metro Station, Rockville (pick-up time arranged with Nick)
- Hidden Waters Farm — Old Court Road, Pikesville (12pm-6pm)
Thursdays: One Rock Farmacy — Lot D, Old Ellicott City (12pm-7pm)
Saturdays: On Farm — 17611 Grace Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 (10am-5pm)
Sundays: Mt. Washington Farmer’s Market — Northwest Park, Baltimore (10am-2pm)

CSA, Community Supported Agriculture, is a subscription to a farm. Each week, CSA members receive a box of food, a “share,” from the farm. We specialize in growing herbs and vegetables for our CSA members.
CSA is not for everyone. The list below is meant to help potential CSA members determine whether the subscription model fits their preferences and needs.

Pros
Knowing where your food is coming from
Having farmers dedicated to growing your food
Receiving freshly harvested produce
Supporting local farming
Diversifying food sourcing
Cons
Budgeting for up-front food costs
Committing to receive a share for 26 weeks (6 months)
Cooking three or more times per week
Receiving a variety of food that may be unfamiliar and generally requires meal planning
You will receive weekly emails that explain which crops will be harvested for CSA. Updates will also be posted to social media.
Members must provide the farm with advance notice so accommodations can be made. If you can’t make it to your pick up day, you can send a friend or family member to pick up your share, but please give us at least a 12 hour notice so we know who to expect.
We will donate shares that are not picked up.
The quantity of an item depends on the crop. CSA members may receive several units of smaller crops, such as carrots and radishes, and only one unit of a larger crop like cabbage.

Here are some examples of a CSA item: 1/2 lb of greens, 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, 1-2 zucchinis, 1 head of lettuce
In general, you should select the amount of produce you expect to eat each week. If you’re new to CSA, we recommend selecting a share size that you know your family will consume. For the adventurous or experienced CSA customer, additional food is easily preserved with minimal planning and time. Canning, freezing, and infusing extend the shelf-life of fresh produce.