Community Supported Agriculture

At ARCD we strive to educate and engage folks in community supported agriculture. Our goal is to increase local interest and participation in CSA which will ultimately strengthen our local food system as a whole. 

What is CSA?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an agriculture system that connects producers and consumers within the food system more closely by allowing the consumer to subscribe to the harvest of a farm. Though there are many different modern methods of implementing CSA including no-committment or a la carte purchases, traditionally, farms sell a share of their harvest at the beginning of the season. This means the farm is able to invest in their farm up front which lightens the financial burden of running a farm. Subscribing to a tradional CSA also ensures the consumer will have access to a portion of the farms harvest every week of the season making it easier to eat healthy, locally grown food! CSA also creates a close relationship between producer and consumer allowing consumers to be more aware of what goes into growing their food. Community Supported Agriculture creates a healthy local food system with engaged consumers and flourishing producers. CSA is excellent for local economies as well as public health!

Community Supported Agriculture in Our Region

Eden’s Vista

Product: Vegetables, fruits, berries, fresh herbs, occasional jam, bread or baked goods. Optional gelato later in the season.

Season: Weekly or bi-weekly for 6 weeks with 3 sessions to choose from (Session 1: June 1-mid-July; Session 2: mid-July-Sept 1; Session 3: Sept 1-mid-Oct)

Cost: $35/week

Pick-Up: Eden’s Vista, Bellafina Chocolates in Kingsport, or porch delivery to Keeland, Garland Farms or The Ridges subdivisions

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/people/Edens-Vista/100068187083010/

To register, email edensvista@gmail.com or call 276-591-9812

100% of price is donated to children’s ministries

The Liar’s Table

Product:

Spring: Salad Mix, Kale, Swiss Chard, Radish, Turnips, Beets, Green Onion, Spinach, Asparagus & Artisan Breads

Summer: Heirloom and Cherry Tomatoes, Squash Zucchini, Salad, Kale, Cucumbers, Peppers, Swiss Chard, Herbs, Beets, Berries, Radish, Green Onions & Artisan Breads

Fall: Butternut Squash, Potatoes, Heirloom and Cherry Tomatoes, Squash Zucchini, Salad, Kale, Cucumbers, Peppers, Swiss Chard, Herbs, Beets, Radish, Green Onions, Spinach, Apples, & Artisan Bread

Season: Weekly April through December (shorter sessions & Tryout options available)

Cost: Full Session (all 38 weeks) TOTAL COST: $950 + $25 membership fee
Half Session (20 weeks) TOTAL COST: $500 + $25 membership fee

Quarter Session (10 weeks) TOTAL COST: $250 + $25 membership fee

Tryout Session (4 weeks) TOTAL COST:  $120

Pick-Up: The Liars Table in Elk Park Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Boone St. Market in Jonesborough, Piere’s Marketplace in downtown Johnson City, or delivery available for extra fee

Register here: 
https://www.theliarstable.com/csa

Spade & Spoon

Product:

Spring: Variety of produce, mushrooms, microgreens, and eggs

Season: Mid-April/Early-May through late-September/early-October with weekly pickup

Cost: Cost starts at $30 a week for a veg share that will easily feed 2 people. Add ons include eggs ($6); mushrooms ($8+ based on variety/qty); microgreens $6/bag.

Pick-Up: 711 Laurels Road, Johnson City TN 37601

To register, email sbhopton@gmail.com

Learn more here: 
https://thespadeandspoon.com/u-pick-csa-1

Only 3 spots left for the 2025 CSA so sign up soon! This CSA does not require full season payment up front, but does ask that you commit to the entire season and the financial commitment this requires.

As a part of this CSA, you will also receive discounted  tickets to the farm-to-table supper clubs and as an added bonus, you’re entitled to endless, free baby donkey cuddles from Waylon and Willie, the therapy-mini-donkeys-in-training!