"We support low-impact approaches to life, and Astarte is a model of what is possible with a clear vision and caring people to guide it"- 2022 CSA Member
Values Driven
At Astarte, all decisions are made with our three core values in mind: quality,
relationships and sustainability
Read more about each of these on our about page
Ready to Eat!
All of our CSA produce is washed to grocery store standards, and we never use any sprays, even organically approved ones. This means your produce is ready to take home, toss in the fridge, and eat whenever!
Highest Quality Produce
No-till means we leave our soil in place and allow the community of life within it to thrive. Because of this, we believe our produce to be more nutrient dense, colorful, and delicious. We've also noticed that it lasts much longer in the fridge!
Your Family Farm
This land is for you and your community. Astarte is open for members to enjoy pick-your-own with friends & family from 8am-6pm, 7days/week. We also offer community events such as volunteer days, potlucks, workshops, all open and free to CSA members. Check out our calendar!
Flexible Pickups
Our "box style" CSA offers shareholders maximum flexibility. Your box is freshest on pack day but you are welcome to pick up your box and/or do pick-your-own anytime between 8am-6pm, 7days/week!
Convenient Location
The farm is located directly on the Hadley Common, right off of route 9, making it easy to swing by when most convenient for you!
How our CSA works
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What's in a Box?- 6-10 items depending on the season, a delicious array of what we grow. From our famous head lettuce to juicy heirloom tomatoes and squash, you can be sure to experience the best of what the valley has to offer through your Astarte share. See below for monthly box samples! Bonus - we also have a first come, first serve "take or trade" shelf in the cooler.
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What is Pick Your Own? In addition to your weekly box, you will have access to various pick-your-own crops throughout the season: herbs, flowers, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tomatillos, husk cherries, greens (including our famous overwintered spinach!), peas, beans, etc.
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What is the cost? Sliding scale cost from $760-$1000 for a full 27 week season: 1 box per week from the first week of May until the end of October which breaks down to $35 or less of local and organic produce every week, plus pick-your-own!
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How do I know where I fall on the sliding scale? We have guidelines to help you figure it out here.
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How can I pay? We have a few options.
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CSA shares can be paid in full when members sign-up with either credit card (adds a 3% processing fee) or with cash/check in person or mailed to the farm (123 West St. Hadley, MA 01035)
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Email us to request a payment plan for two separate installments at the time of sign-up and by June 1st.
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We happily accept SNAP payments - click here for more information.
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We offer a limited number of donor supported CSA shares at no cost, if you'd like to be considered please email us.
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CISA and UMass Five Credit Union have created a zero interest farm share loan that folks can use to pay for their share and pay back over the course of 6 months. Watch the promotional video we made together down below!
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How do I pickup my share? When signing up you will be prompted to choose either Tuesday or Friday packs, meaning each week you will have a box packed at 1pm on your chosen day. However, you can come pick up your box and do pick-your-own anytime during farm hours, 8am-6pm.
For more details about our CSA program, download our
If you have any questions for about joining our CSA, or if you'd like to speak to an existing member about their experience at Astarte, please don't hesitate to reach out to ellen@astartefarm.com
CSA Box Samples
These items aren't guaranteed but here is a general idea of what you'll receive in your weekly box, plus pick your own!
TESTIMONIALS
"The No-Till better than organic, climate-conscious mission feels like a must in a world that’s burning. I believe in the mission of the farm and can see the difference the methods achieve. I want to support that!" - 2022 CSA Member
"Being a member of the Astarte CSA has numerous benefits - the food is better than organic, the farm feels so good to be at, the atmosphere is personal and welcoming and the people who run the farm are just so nice to interact with." - 2023 CSA Member
"Astarte has been such a gift! I love that our share comes prepackaged but we can add/remove things as we prefer as well. the size and quality of the share is impressive. Your farmers are wonderful. We also enjoyed being able to pick things at our convenience." - 2024 CSA Member
"I love having to make less choices about what to cook/buy. A love/hate relationship, but I tend to be more comfortable in the hands of fate. I loved the no-till aspect. I loved feeling not-far-removed from the staff." - 2024 CSA Member
"Bringing the young children to see where our food is grown, practicing qi gong in the
presence of the abundant fields, sky and farm creatures. Knowing that we are connected to the land that literally nourishes us with such lovingly tended produce, fruits, and flowers." - 2024 CSA Member
"We love Astarte produce so much! And it's an incredible deal vs. shopping at the farmer's market or grocery store every week." - 2023 CSA Member
"Our deep love of Astarte. We love how the stewards and crew of the farm land give CSA members a sense of also stewarding the land and being a part of the farm. It’s not just a pick up, it’s a spiritual part of our week to experience what is there to receive and glean." - 2024 CSA Member