We are eight farms working together since 2002 to provide our farm
share-members with delicious certified organic fruits and vegetables.
Fresh, organic produce from NH farms direct to you
CSAs reconnect people
to their food,
helping to grow healthy
communities and ecosystems
26 weeks (half a year!) of farm fresh, locally grown,
organic fruits and vegetables, available through
three seasonal share plans.
When and Where to Pick Up Shares
Wednesdays 2:30 - 6:30 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church
274 Pleasant Street, Concord
Fresh, local, and organic ... what could be better?
The produce will be ready for easy pick up.
The variety/selection of vegetables will
change/increase as each season reaches its peak.
We strive to provide you a balanced mix of new to you
and tried and true favorite vegetables and fruits.
Please refer to
the vegetable chart
for type of produce in season and times of availability.
Please review our
FAQs
on this website.
Any unclaimed shares will be automatically donated to
The Friendly Kitchen,
which serves meals to those in need of food support.
Welcome to Local Harvest Community Supported Agriculture
How Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Works
CSA Shares and Options
Certified Organic
When & Where to Pick Up Shares
Weekly Newsletter
Join Local Harvest CSA!
Farmers & Producers
Distribution Site Manager
The Vegetables
Contact Information
Welcome to Local Harvest Community Supported Agriculture
We are a cooperative of eight New Hampshire organic farms who have been working together since 2002 to provide our farm share-members with fresh certified organic foods.
How Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Works
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) brings the community and farmers together to share in a mutually beneficial relationship. CSA is a food subscription service that provides you with a weekly supply of high-quality, locally grown, great tasting, and seasonally fresh food at an affordable price. At Local Harvest CSA, all your food is certified organically grown.
Members purchase a share at the beginning of the season, which gives local farmers important early support for seeds, greenhouse and farm supplies, and labor.
Along with enjoying good food, you:
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Know where your food comes from.
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Nurture the environment when you purchase from certified organic farms.
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Support the local economy by keeping food dollars in NH. Local farms have a local economic multiplier of approximately two dollars for every dollar of food purchased.
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Reduce the amount of fossil fuels used to bring food to your table by 50% (through reducing the number of miles your food travels and supporting organic agriculture which is less energy intensive).
There are about 1,000 CSAs in the United States, with many New Hampshire communities already participating. Our farmers have a combined 130 years of farming experience. We think you'll find that Local Harvest CSA supports your own wishes for seasonally ripe, delicious, and nutritionally sound foods.
CSA Shares and Options
There is no work requirement for our CSA.
- Shares
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Single Share is recommended for two people.
Family Share is good for a family of four or several vegetable loving individuals.
Bread Share -- You can choose to add a weekly bread share to your share -- one loaf for the single share or two for the family share, though we can customize the amount of bread you receive per share. Fresh baked breads are made from scratch and are certified organic.
See application for all share options with prices.
- Swap Table
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Leave a less desirable vegetable on this table in exchange for one of your favorites!
- Vacation Option
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Going out of town? Tell us a week in advance of your plans, then we will hold your share and double it on the week(s) you choose. Or you can choose to donate that week's share to the Friendly Kitchen, Concord's community kitchen, or let a friend, co-worker or family member experience a CSA share when you are away.
- Bulk Veggie Orders
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When the harvest is in full swing, we will offer bulk purchases of vegetables and fruits suitable for canning or preserving, for large parties or gatherings, for trips or for stocking up for winter storage. This is a purchase separate from the regular share.
Certified Organic
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All the produce we provide to you is certified organic. That means we use sustainable practices which build the health of the soil and promote biodiversity, leaving a legacy of true wealth for the future. Organic certification is your assurance that your food has been grown and handled with the strict standards and procedures of the USDA's National Organic Program.
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When & Where to Pick Up Shares
The produce will be ready for easy pick up each Wednesday from 2:30-6:30 PM
at the Unitarian-Universalist Church in Concord, 274 Pleasant St.
You'll receive your share for 18 weeks, from mid-June to mid-October.
The variety/selection of vegetables will change/increase as the season reaches its peak.
Our policy is to provide a weekly bag of tomatoes, fresh salad greens and a cooking green.
Along with those items, other types of vegetables and fruits will be added as they are ready for harvest.
Please refer to
the vegetable chart
for type of produce and times of availability.
Any unclaimed shares will be automatically donated to the Friendly Kitchen, which serves the needy.
Fall Shares will be available for five additional weeks immediately following our summer program, till mid-November. Information on the Fall Share will be available in late August.
Weekly Newsletter
Each week we offer a newsletter, available through email or print,
which helps you to learn how to eat seasonally,
how to cook with fresh vegetables and what it's like to utilize a CSA share.
We always include at least one recipe.
We tell you what's happening on our farms and with our farmers,
and keep you informed about current issues regarding food and agriculture.
Join Local Harvest CSA!
To join our CSA,
please complete the
membership application,
make your check out to "Local Harvest CSA" and mail both to:
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Local Harvest CSA
75 South Main Street
Unit 7 PMB 518
Concord, NH 03301
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Gift Certificates available
Give the gift of fresh foods while
supporting your local organic farms.
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Farmers & Producers
Distribution Site Manager
Joan O'Connor
Henniker, NH
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The Vegetables
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Every week each share receives a bag of tomatoes, salad greens and cooking greens,
along with a changing selection of the currently in-season produce.
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Refer to chart below for a general idea of when certain items will b available.
Contact Information
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(603) 731-5955
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| Email: |
csa@localharvestnh.com
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| Address: |
Local Harvest CSA
75 South Main Street
Unit 7 PMB 518
Concord, NH 03301
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