Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CSA?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way for members to receive a variety of freshly picked, local vegetables and fruits each week. By making a financial commitment to a farm, people become “members” (or “shareholders”) of the CSA. These upfront payments help buy the seed and other inputs needed for the season and provides the farmer an immediate income to begin the season.

Flatbush Farm Share CSA allows members to pay for the season up-front or in weekly or monthly payments. All members are also required to work a certain number of volunteer hours per season.

What is Flatbush Farm Share?

Flatbush Farm Share (FFS) is a CSA based in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Our mission is to make local, sustainably-grown produce available to any Brooklyn resident, regardless of economic circumstances. We offer a sliding scale price structure and the options to pay in installments and/or with food stamps.

What does membership Involve?

Membership is a commitment to purchase from our farmer and to volunteer at least 4-hours over the course of the season (during distribution or by doing other pre-arranged tasks). We operate entirely on volunteer labor, so your commitment to participate is vital! By becoming a member, you are making an investment in The Farm at Miller’s Crossing and the community by supporting local, sustainable agriculture, enjoying fresh organic produce, and helping to make it more accessible to all community members.

How much produce do you get?

You can choose to purchase a single or double share of produce. A single share feeds approximately 2-3 people;  a double share feeds 4-6 people, depending on how much you eat. Each share size consists of 7-10 different vegetables or herbs. 

Where do the vegetables come from?

The Farm at Miller’s Crossing provides our vegetable share and is about 127 miles away near Hudson, in upstate NY. Breezy Hill Orchard is our fruit provider, supplying us with local and seasonal fruit all summer long.

Is the produce organic?

The vegetables are certified organic.  The fruit is as close to organic as is possible in this region.

Does FFS offer anything other than vegetables? / How do extra shares work?

Yes! It will vary from one season to another, but we typically have fruit, eggs, and other items. We get these from different farmers and providers who are also local and cultivate their products responsibly. Eggs, honey, and other shares are a single price for all, but can be purchased with EBT or weekly cash payments. 

What does it cost?

See our Current Season Info page.

When/how do I get vegetables? Do you deliver?

You pick up your share every Saturday morning from 10:30am-11:30am (timing may change slightly year to year).

Our pickup site is in the Flatbush neighborhood located near the Cortelyou and Beverley Q subway stations. Once you join, we will let you know the precise location. For returning members, this is the same location as last year.

What happens if I miss picking up my share?

Picking up your share on time is part of your member commitment; if you do not do so, your food will be donated to the local community. If you go on vacation, you can have someone else pick up for you, but you also have the comfort of knowing that your food will not go to waste if no one picks up.