What is a CSA share?

Community Supported Agriculture shares are one way to support Dropseed Farm in the spring for the entire season ahead. You can think of it as a weekly subscription box of veggies. Each week brings new crops ripening for our harvest throughout the year. If the weather brings us devastating rains or scorching heat, you can expect to see this reflected in your vegetables. For example; if the broccoli is swamped after a month of heavy rains, you might receive more carrots or green onions growing in a drier area. Having a diversity of crops and many years of experience helps ensure a reliable harvest. Sharing the enjoyment and risk involved with vegetable farming in today’s world should propel our growers into stability, resiliency, and networks of mutual support.

How does it work?

At the beginning of the season, you pay for 17 weeks of vegetable deliveries, the final box of the season is free. Each weekly box will average a value of about $35 of fresh organic vegetables. This amount usually feeds two veggie-lovers or four veggie-curious* people. Jess will deliver boxes to your doorstep or workplace within the Dubuque & Galena area.

Early bird price by April 4th: $575
Regular price by May 31st: $595
Pay as you go: $35/box, custom schedule - This option is for people who want to try fewer deliveries. Maybe you just want to sign up for the first six weeks because you love leafy greens. Or maybe you like to make salsas so you want to sign up for six weeks during tomato and pepper season in August.

We can easily adjust the schedule and price of your CSA when you pay. The important part is having a predictable schedule that works for both of us.

When will the veggies be delivered?

Deliveries are planned for Wednesday evenings between 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm, starting June 18th, 2025 until October15th, 2025. Some members have offered to serve as a drop-site, which is extremely helpful! This means that you can pick up your box from their porch/house/garage, in a neighborhood close to you. You can also offer to become a drop-site.

What will be in the box of veggies?

Seasonally appropriate vegetables. The season begins with cool weather crops like leafy greens, salad mix, lettuce, radishes, broccoli, kholrabi, carrots, and herbs. Then the warm summer days bring us tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, zucchini, and melons. In the fall, you can expect winter squash, garlic, onions, leeks, more broccoli, carrots, and cabbage. Each weekly box will also have storage tips and favorite recipes.

What is a Market Share?

A market share is like a pre-pay account. You can pay any amount at the beginning of the season, then select your veggies at the farmer’s market whenever you like. Jess will keep track of your totals each time you visit the stand. You can choose plants for your garden as well. A bonus of 5%will be added to your total. In 2025, Dropseed Farm will not be present every Saturday. A schedule of market days is available at the stand or on the website. Occasional drop-ins may happen if crops are extra abundant!