Community Supported Agriculture

Community Supported Fishery (CSF). This type of cooperative not only helps the local fishing industry but also, makes it easier to carry out sustainable fishing practices.

Cape Ann Fresh Catch has sold all shares for this season. The next season starts in May.

For more information, see their website, call: (978) 283-2504, or email: CapeAnnFreshCatch@gmail.com

The NESFP (New Entry Sustainable Farming Project) helped form the World PEAS Coop in 2005 with the goal to help immigrant and refugee farmers sell more of their produce to new audiences at higher prices. By forming a coop, small, beginning farmers are able to combine their products with other small farmers and support themselves more easily. Additionally, for some immigrants and refugees whose limited English language skills or work schedules make direct sales difficult, participating in the World PEAS Coop helps them to sell more efficiently than working on their own. Read More »

Waltham Fields Community Farm is a non-profit organization supporting farmland preservation, hunger relief, and education.

The farm offers educational programs to local young people in order to teach them about sustainable farming and local food. They also distribute free and low-cost produce to an economically and ethnically diverse population of Waltham residents. In addition, Waltham Fields hosts public community events on the farm such as concerts to help spread their educational goals further.

Waltham Fields Community Farm offers CSA shares as well.

Land's Sake is a non-profit organization that runs a certified organic farm dedicated to teaching responsible stewardship through farming, landscape and outreach. They will be offering CSA memberships this year. They also offer a number of educational activities as well as Pick-Your-Own fruit and retail of their produce.

Harvest Co-op Markets are community-owned markets open to the public. Harvest specializes in organic, natural, and wholesome food choices. You will find fresh, local produce in season, fresh fish right off the pier, local cheeses, naturally raised meat, an award-winning bulk spice section, bulk products, unique wines and beer, and more.

Heirloom Harvest is a certified organic community supported agriculture farm. For an annual fee, members receive weekly fresh produce from the farm over the 22 week season. The farm also donates a portion of their profits to charity and are dedicated to integrating volunteers. The farm is surrounded on 3 sides by fields for the benefit of uncommon bird species like bobolinks and meadowlarks.

The Farm School is a family farm turned educational center where people can come and learn what it means to be a practical, sustainable farmer. Several programs are offered both for young people and adults.

The farm also has a Community Supported Agriculture option offering fresh organic produce for members with pick-ups in Boston and Watertown.

Worcester's only food Co-Operative is loved by college students and Worcester residents alike. With organic produce, grains, and fresh milk from local farms, homemade salsa, fair trade coffee and chocolate, and a rotating selection of other local foods, ARTichoke is a great place to buy something good for you in the Worcester area. The produce sold in the co-op comes directly from farms that use sustainable methods and fair labor practices and is minimally packaged to encourage recycling and reduce pollution. The strong commitment to the neighborhood and to sustainable agriculture is clear. Read More »

The Berkshire Cooperative Association aims to cultivate a sustainable local economy and build community with a member-owned natural foods store. Stocked by local farms and products, the co-op serves a large number of families in a wonderful, environmentally sensitive manner. Along with the co-op store, there is also a cafe, serving freshly made, healthy food. The majority of surplus money gained in the co-op goes back into the project to further develop the cause and set up reserves.

Open Monday through Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm