2026 CSA - Registration Now Open!
 

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Fruit & Vegetable Combo Share 🥒🧅🫑🌽🥕🍅🥚 – $561 ($33/week)

• Members can expect 8–11* items with a combination of fruit and vegetables along with farm fresh eggs and sweet cider.

Fruit Share 🍓🫐🍒🍑🍉🍅 – $459 ($27/week)

• Members can expect 4–7* fruit-only crops with occasional farm fresh eggs, sweet cider, and other seasonal extras.

*****Note: The first 2 of weeks of the CSA are naturally always much lighter as crops are just starting to come in especially as spring weather is so unpredictable. With this in mind, the first 2 weeks are valued at ~ $28 (combo) $22 (fruit). As we and those who have participated in a seasonal CSA has experienced firsthand, this more than balances out in August and September when shares are overflowing with abundance, often going well beyond the weekly value. Yes, it can be hard to carry everything to your car at times. Lol. (grab a wagon btw!). In short, it works out great.

FAQs

What is a CSA and why participate?

A- CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture - a model that connects people directly with their local farmers. By purchasing a CSA share, you’re not just signing up for fresh, seasonal food each week; you’re also helping sustain a tradition that has supported farmers and communities for generations.

Your membership provides stability for the farm, allowing us to keep growing nutrient-rich food while caring for the land. It also celebrates the idea that food doesn’t have to be “perfect” to be valuable - sometimes the sweetest tomato is a little cracked. CSAs embrace the beauty (and flavor!) of perfectly imperfect produce. In return, you get to enjoy the best of each season and become part of a community that values fresh food, local resilience, and a shared investment in the future of farming. We truly couldn’t do this without you. Your commitment makes the farm thrive.

How do I know the contents of my share each week?

You receive an email each Monday evening sharing the contents of your share. Contents are subject to change.

Do you have recipe suggestions for items in the share?

Recipe inspirations are in your email each week. Not sure what to do with something new or have an abundance of something? Ask your farm share greeters for pointers. Nearly everything you receive can be preserved.

What does the pick-up process look like?

​Pick-up is farmers market style with crates of crops on tables with clear signage above of how many to take of each item. Utilize the swap table where you may exchange an item for one you prefer more. As always share contents are subject to change with harvesting. The CSA is monitored with greeters from 10 am - 6 pm with after hours sign-in from 6 - 8 pm.

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What if I am unable to pick up on Wednesdays or I miss my pick up?

If you cannot make the pick up, you may designate another party to pick up your share. We cannot credit your share for the following week.

Do I have payment options?

Either pay:

• Online Here - By credit card online in full amount + 3% processing fees or

• Mail or hand deliver check - Pay in full by check (no fees). Print this registration form and deliver with your check to the farm store between now and December 14 or mail with your check to Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury MA 01913. Payable to Cider Hill Farm and have your check in a sealed envelope labeled 2026 CSA.

• NOTE: If you are paying by credit card in the farm store at the registers, a 3% fee will be added.

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Why have the CSA share options changed since 2025?

We've made a couple small yet important and GOOD adjustments! Cider Hill Farm's 2025 CSA share options have been thoughtfully crafted by our farm team with consideration of maintaining A) food quality B) diverse weekly share for members and C) land health. As older fields grow tired and climate impact presents new challenges*, we've tailored the CSA pick up window to our strongest 17 weeks of harvesting and streamlined share options to meet the demand.

*over the last 4 years, every year, we've experienced more crop loss in that year than we have over the last 7 years collectively.

Are farm shares limited?

Yes. Based on our growing and harvesting capabilities, shares are limited. Please don't wait to register. Our farmers need to plan ahead.

Is everything in the CSA grown on the farm?

Nearly everything in our CSA is grown right here on our farm! To give the land time to rest and account for seasonal challenges, we began a partnership with Pioneer Valley Growers Association in Western MA to source as needed. This network of small farmers helps us provide members with a diverse selection and maintain high-quality, locally grown produce throughout the CSA season. We have been more than pleased with their attention to quality and service.

I am uncertain which share is right for my household.

You are always welcome to make adjustments during the CSA season. You are not locked into anything. Additionally, we offer a popular spring Market Card Sale each March where you can get a pre-loaded card to use in the farm store priced at $300 with a value of $350. This is great if you think the above share options are too large for your household, just purchase a card (sales goes live in March) and shop for your goods in the farm store instead. It's still a great options that benefits you and the farm. Still have questions? Email Valerie at events@ciderhill.com.

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1. Q - Do I have payment options?

2. A - Either:

3. Online Here - Pay by credit card in full amount + 3% processing fees or

4. Mail or deliver Check Option Has Been Closed as of 3/17/25 at 8 am. - Pay in full with check (no fees) with this Printable 2025 CSA Application and mail with your check to Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury MA 01913. Make check out to Cider Hill Farm.