Community
Supported
Agriculture
Large Box: $39 - For adventurous cooks, large families, or those who like variety, the original Large Box contains 9-11 different items - usually eight types of vegetables and two to three types of fruit. This is a farmer’s choice selection depending on the season and what is ready to harvest! An example of the contents in a typical Large Box: Lettuce, Carrots, Corn, Celery, Radish, Tomatoes, Green Beans, Strawberries, Oranges, Peaches, Melon.
Small Box: $29 - An ideal-sized box with a good balance of fruits and vegetables, the original Small Box contains 6-8 different items - usually five types of vegetables and two types of fruit. This is a farmer’s choice selection depending on the season and what is ready to harvest! An example of the contents in a typical Small Box: Lettuce, Corn, Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Watermelon, and Grapefruit. Available at all pickup locations.
What is a CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. CSA’s are a partnership! The farmer and the member share risk and reward. Your subscription allows us to depend on a stream of income to purchase seeds and supplies for the next season. In return, we supply you with an abundance of fresh, healthy produce all year long!
We encourage you to read about Community Supported Agriculture and how it differs from grocery delivery and meal delivery services. CSA’s cut out the middle man - WE grow it and WE deliver it! The produce is seasonal and picked at the peak of freshness just a day or two before you receive it. If you enjoy the element of surprise and value the bounty of local farming, you will enjoy a CSA Box!
Ready to sign up? Simply select your box type, frequency, and PICKUP OR DELIVERY LOCATION. We look forward to welcoming you to our farm family of members!
Is CSA right for me?
There are many choices for produce boxes and meal kits. What are the differences and how do I choose?
Imagine going home with your CSA box and wondering what’s inside? Some members say it’s like opening a Christmas present! Do any of the following describe you?
I want vegetables and fruits harvested at peak ripeness.
Cooking is an adventure.
I can find a way to use carrot tops!
I value farmers who respect the environment, their customers, and their employees
I don’t mind the occasional hitchhiking slug if it means not using harsh chemicals.
The time spent preparing a nutritious meal is enjoyable to me.
I’ll take the challenge of finding the 12th recipe for kale!
I’m a Locavore and know that not getting summer veggies in my winter CSA box is how nature intended.
If any of these sound like you, then you are a good fit to become a CSA member! Just the freshest veggies in town, straight from the earth into your kitchen!
The produce.
Farm fresh vegetables and fruit delivered locally, our CSA boxes promote healthy eating habits and support the local family farm movement.
CSA’s are a true “Farm-to-Table” community food program. Can you answer these questions about your food:
Where did this food come from?
Do I know the farmer who grew it?
Can I see the farm where it was grown?
There are no long-haul trucks, warehouses, or artificial ripening processes. We pick it, wash it, pack it and you receive it all in 1 to 2 days, not weeks.We use all RESPONSIBLE FARMING METHODS using OMRI (Organic Materials Research Institute) products and planting methods.
We do not plant GMO seeds.
The majority of the freshly picked produce is grown by Tanaka Farms with some items from other local organic or pesticide-free growers to provide a good variety in each box.
We harvest daily so your CSA box has the freshest produce in town. Boxes are not customizable since selection is based on what is ready to harvest that week.
Ready to sign up? Simply select your box type, frequency, and PICKUP OR DELIVERY LOCATION. We look forward to welcoming you to our farm family of members!
How does it work?
We use Farmigo as our CSA management system. After signing up, we recommend bookmarking this link for easy self-service of your account.
Step 1. Select your pickup location or home delivery zone.
Home Delivery: Scroll down the list of pickup locations to the home delivery options. If you see your city, we can deliver to your doorstep!
Pickup Options: See a list of all the places we drop off. Please note that not all pick-up sites offer all options! For example, some sites only offer delivery on the week A schedule every other week.
Step 2. Select your box size.
Tanaka Farms CSA boxes come in 2 sizes - small and large. Your subscription will be tied to your choice of either a weekly or bi-weekly schedule.
Step 3. Checkout
Review your cart for the proper box size, frequency, and pickup/delivery option. A few notes about pricing and payment:
You will receive a confirmation e-mail confirming your subscription! Log back in to see all the info you need!
• When is your next pick-up
• Where, what day of the week, and what time is your next pick-up
• What you have ordered
• Order history
• Skip future deliveries/vacation holds
How to Cancel Your Subscription: If you are not satisfied with your CSA box or would like to cancel your subscription, email us at csa@tanakafarms.com or call (949) 653-2100 ext 201
CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS need to be made no later than four (4) days prior to your scheduled pick-up day. Ex: no changes accepted after Friday midnight if your scheduled pick-up day is Tuesday.
For more information on CSA Policies & Procedures CLICK HERE.
Questions? email csa@tanakafarms.com
Delivery Schedule
Where and when we deliver.
Your subscription is tied to one of three delivery schedules:
EOW A = Every other week “A” (white dates)*
EOW B = Every other week “B” (gray dates)*
Weekly = Every week*
*Please note that certain school pick up locations have their own special delivery calendar.
If the farm must close during the day due to inclement weather, CSA boxes will still be available for pickup at the farm. The boxes will be moved to the old produce stand area (facing University Drive). From Strawberry Farms Rd, turn right into the small employee parking lot. Follow the “CSA Box Pickup” signs to the pickup area.
Free Farm-to-Table Cooking Demonstrations.
Select dates throughout the year. (We will post the recipes on our Farm-To-Table Recipes page after the demonstration).
More dates coming soon!
Throughout the year we will be offering cooking demos from local chefs and foodies featuring our Tanaka Farms grown produce! Wondering what to do with that Swiss Chard?
There is no additional charge to attend the cooking demos, as they are included with your General Admission, Farm Tour, or other event tickets.
As a perk of being a member of our Community Supported Agriculture program, CSA Members get FREE $5 General Admission with up to 4 guests! (not valid during our Pumpkin Patch season)
