Frequently Asked Questions - Part II

Why Join our CSA?

"Ambrosia Farms offers a year-round, multi-farm Circle CSA for $195.00, which entitles members to select $220.00 worth of product over a 20-week period. During the Summer season, shareholders U-Pick their weekly share of fresh vegetables and select eggs, maple syrup, artisan cheese, granola, mushrooms, baked goods and products from neighboring farms. Pony rides, farmhouse events, frozen veggies, combination meals, heritage chickens and ducks are also available.  During the Fall and Winter months, Circle CSA members enjoy Farmers Frozen Foods, garlic, brick oven pizzas, heritage chicken and duck, maple syrup, baked goods and other farmhouse items."

Can I pick up a quart of maple syrup to include in my basket along with a dozen eggs and a pound of chicken plus whatever produce? YES

Is there a set amount of these non-produce type items that are included? 

WE RECOMMEND 65% of SHARE GOES TO AMBROSIA FARMS FRESH VEGGIES, FARMERS FROZEN FOODS - fruits, veggies, pizza, & heritage meats. You'll receive a shopping  list and YOU DECIDE!

Reasons to Join our CSA: A Welcome Tuscan Picnic

Become a CSA members and watch the benefits pile up like summer fruits in a basket!   Sometime in May. we will  be inviting all CSA members to share in a Tuscan picnic at Ambrosia Farms featuring our farm grown vegetable Ribollita Soup and brick oven pizzas in appreciation for your membership!  It will be a nice time for us to meet and greet!  Harvest ramps, and enjoy some sunshine!

Reasons to Join our CSA: Antipasto and Hay Rides

make an antipasto salad with our fresh heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella from our local "Roma Sausage & Deli" in Washington Mills!

Join in a hay ride with us and bring the kids!

Reasons to Join our CSA: lots of Greens!

  The best way to stay healthy and regain health is through consumption of dark leafy greens.  With our CSA, you'll get a good healthy dose every day!

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you get for your CSA membership of  $195?

 you get back in value $220 over the course of the year - so we are giving a great value.

Why is this important to attract new members?

Your membership allows us to purchase the inputs -  $$$$$$  - lots of expenses are associated with planting a field of heirloom tomatoes, vegetables.  The earlier you sign up  - the more fruitful our fields will be.

What are the advantages for farms in our C i r c l e CSA?

By attracting more local direct farm buyers - it costs us less -  in packaging, distribution, and advertising - a major advantage when you buy directly from small family farms in the form of a CSA!

CSA Fairs and Open House

Our farm will have an open house March 26th and was invited by Northeast Organic Alliance to attend CSA fairs in Troy 3/12 and Syracuse 3/19.

Farm Locations

Most of our farmers and artisans are located in the Counties of Madison, Otsego, Chenango, and Oneida Counties.  We encourage farms throughout the Northeast to join together!  

Ambrosia Farms is near Bridgewater NY and has OPEN FARM DAYS -  for members only for UPICK and agritourism.  Visit us on Wed, Sat, and Sun from 10am until late afternoon.  

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: C i r c l e CSA, a food community

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Print out this membership form or email us for a postcard.  We are open to 100 new members this year.