Sprout puts the miles where it counts so you can enjoy fresh farm goodness.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an easy way to up your local food game. By becoming a Sprout CSA member, you join our team to amplify food sales for local growers and producers.
Members of Sprout’s CSA receive an incredible box of seasonal, locally grown and produced goods. Members also receive weekly newsletters with recipes, food storage tips, and other info to make the most of the experience. By participating in Sprout’s CSA, not only are you supporting multiple local growers, you are making a powerful investment in your health, community, and local economy.
Sprout offers both a Summer and Winter CSA program. Choose the season below to learn how to get involved.
Members of Sprout’s CSA receive an incredible box of seasonal, locally grown and produced goods. Members also receive weekly newsletters with recipes, food storage tips, and other info to make the most of the experience. By participating in Sprout’s CSA, not only are you supporting multiple local growers, you are making a powerful investment in your health, community, and local economy.
Sprout offers both a Summer and Winter CSA program. Choose the season below to learn how to get involved.
What does CSA STand For?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Being a CSA member means being a “farming partner.” Your share is a pledge share the inherent risks of agriculture (poor weather, drought, disease, early frosts, pests, crop failure) and in return, you'll reap the rewards (bounty from a good season or bounty of specific crop) involved in farming, connecting with the land, and knowing where your food is coming from.
Why Work with Multiple Growers?
Sprout uses our skills in aggregation and distribution to build the capacity of growers to meet local demand. This means, you get the benefit of a one-stop-shop and they get larger, more consistent orders.
Sprout creates contingency plans when the season doesn't work out as planned. Our partnering farms use growing techniques that try to protect the harvest such as growing a wide variety of crops that thrive in different conditions, cover cropping, crop rotation, irrigation, etc. Sprout also strives for long-lasting and trusting relationships between farmers and communities.
Sprout creates contingency plans when the season doesn't work out as planned. Our partnering farms use growing techniques that try to protect the harvest such as growing a wide variety of crops that thrive in different conditions, cover cropping, crop rotation, irrigation, etc. Sprout also strives for long-lasting and trusting relationships between farmers and communities.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO FIND IN MY SHARES?
For our Summer program, shares will consist of six to ten items, heavy on the produce with herbs and eggs when available. The shares will vary in weight and size depending on the season: mid-June through September.
Some items you may* find in your shares throughout the season:
*please remember that the growth of crops depends on local weather patterns - the selection and quantity of produce available will vary throughout the season
Early-season:
eggs; rhubarb; romaine; radishes; kohlrabi; spinach; swiss chard; green onion; asparagus; beets; salad greens; broccoli; Napa cabbage; cucumbers; cabbage; kale; garlic scapes; summer squash; zucchini; fresh herbs; strawberries (weather depending)
Mid-season:
eggs; romaine; tomatoes; cherry tomatoes; green beans; beets; cabbage; cauliflower; sweet corn; onions; peppers (sweet and hot); cucumbers; beets; summer squash; zucchini; eggplant; fresh herbs; kale; cantaloupe
Late-season:
eggs; romaine; potatoes; carrots; green beans; cucumbers; beets; kale; spinach; tomatoes; cherry tomatoes; peppers; leeks; cabbage; salad mix; broccoli; onions; radishes; watermelon; diakon radish; cauliflower; pie pumpkins; winter squash; celery; garlic; fresh herbs
For our Winter program, shares will consist of fall and winter produce, plus a mix of local meats, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, and more. Shares vary in weight and size throughout the season.
Some items you may* find in your shares throughout the season:
*please remember that the growth of crops depends on local weather patterns - the selection and quantity of produce available will vary throughout the season
Early-season:
eggs; rhubarb; romaine; radishes; kohlrabi; spinach; swiss chard; green onion; asparagus; beets; salad greens; broccoli; Napa cabbage; cucumbers; cabbage; kale; garlic scapes; summer squash; zucchini; fresh herbs; strawberries (weather depending)
Mid-season:
eggs; romaine; tomatoes; cherry tomatoes; green beans; beets; cabbage; cauliflower; sweet corn; onions; peppers (sweet and hot); cucumbers; beets; summer squash; zucchini; eggplant; fresh herbs; kale; cantaloupe
Late-season:
eggs; romaine; potatoes; carrots; green beans; cucumbers; beets; kale; spinach; tomatoes; cherry tomatoes; peppers; leeks; cabbage; salad mix; broccoli; onions; radishes; watermelon; diakon radish; cauliflower; pie pumpkins; winter squash; celery; garlic; fresh herbs
For our Winter program, shares will consist of fall and winter produce, plus a mix of local meats, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, and more. Shares vary in weight and size throughout the season.
WHO DO I Contact for Questions ABOUT MY CSA SHARE?
Contact Taran Skwira at t[email protected] if you have questions about your CSA share or how to get involved.
Does sprout offer a winter cSA?
Yes! Our 2022-2023 Winter CSA sign up is closed but check back for the 2023-2024 season! Find out more information here!
Food grown here should be eaten here. We work with local food champions to increase rural food security and availability.
Donate a CSA Share
We accept donations in any amounts to support CSA shares for families and individuals in need. Make a tax-deductible donation and help grow our fund for donated CSAs this season.
RxCSA Healthcare Partners
Since 2014, Sprout has moved over 116,512 pounds of food through RxCSA hospital partnerships.
That's over 97,000 meals to close the missing meal gap.
That's over 97,000 meals to close the missing meal gap.
Lakewood Health SystemChoose Health
Staples, MN |
CHI St. Gabriel's HealthLive Better Live Longer - Eat Smart
Little Falls, MN |
CentraCareBLEND
Long Prairie, MN |
Farm to school partners
Tri-County Community Action, Inc.
​Head Start Program
Sartell-St Stephen School District
Sartell Middle School
Sartell High School Pierz Public School Disctrict
Pioneer Elementary School
Pierz Healy High School |
Brainerd Public Schools
Baxter Elementary
Garfield Elementary Harrison Elementary Nisswa Elementary Riverside Elementary Forestview Middle School Brainerd High School Brainerd High School - South Campus Lincoln Educational Center Washington Educational Services Crosby-Ironton Independent School District
Crosby-Ironton High School
Tri-County Community Action, Inc.
Head Start Program Little Falls, MN
Brainerd, MN Baxter, MN Pequot Lakes Public Schools
Pequot Lakes High School
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