Community Supported Agriculture Programs in the Portland Area

Most CSAs run off of a "share" system-you, as a consumer, purchase a "share" of the farm's produce. By purchasing the share, you will be delivered (or will pick up) fresh produce each week for around 30 weeks of the year (depending on the farm). Because the food is being grown locally, as a CSA shareholder, you will only receive food that is currently in season (do no not expect melons or peaches in the winter-those are imported from abroad). You will learn to appreciate different local foods, and expand your cooking horizons. Your kitchens will be packed with healthy, fresh produce for your consumption.

Dancing Roots Farm
Overview
1 Share: $500.00 5-15 items (3-18 pounds)
Pickup Locations: at the farm, Portland areas, Piedmont Neighborhood.
Deliveries: Weekly
Season: 27 weeks, May-Thanksgiving
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What's Special: If you want to learn about small farming, you can do an apprenticeship with this CSA's farm. Also offers scholarships to low income families.

Growing Practices: No synthetic fertilizers or pesticides; ecologically sound growing practices.

Suave Island Organics
Overview
1 Share: $875.00
Pickup Locations: at the farm, Portland areas of 33rd and Burnside, 12th and Division, Friendly House Community Center, Mittleman Jewish Community Center.
Delivers: Weekly
Season: May- December (30 weeks)
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What's Special: Suave Island Organics CSA offers bulk pickup sites where you choose your own produce, or you can have boxes pre-arranged for you. This CSA also has a composting program- they give you a container each week to fill and return to them at your pickup site.

Growing Practices: Certified Organic

City Garden Farms
Overview
1 Share: $250.00 (9-11 items)
Pickup Locations: Portland Areas: Mossy Point, Bybee Garden
Deliveries: Weekly
Season: August 5- November 22
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What's Special: Share holders can attend food/farm related community activities and events.

Growing Practices: unspecified

Diggin' Roots Farm
Overview:
1 Share: $450.00 ($22.50 per week)
Pickup Locations: at the farm
Deliveries: Weekly
Season: 20 weeks, June-October
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What's Special: Eggs and chicken available too. This CSA is open for trade!

Growing Practices: Certified Organic.

Hood River Organic
Overview:
Main Share: $39-$59 per week
Pickup Locations: Portland and Hood River Areas
Deliveries: Weekly or Biweekly
Season: Year Round
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What's Special: Can purchase a subscription or a single CSA box whenever you want. Boxes also come with choice of fresh bread, cheese, eggs.

Growing Practices: Organic