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Community Supported Agriculture

Our 2026 CSA Is Now OPEN!

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ALREADY KNOW YOU WANT TO JOIN?

SIGN UP HERE!

OR, KEEP READING FOR MORE INFO! ​⬇️

What is CSA?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs foster a mutually beneficial relationship between you (the consumer) + us (the farmers)!  Its roots trace back to the 1970's and a man named Booker T. Whatley, a Black farmer, educator, and innovator. Whatley founded and promoted the CSA model as a way to financially uplift Black farmers. We are grateful for his innovation and legacy, which continues to uplift small scale local agriculture & farm workers.

In the CSA model, ​members pay an up-front cost at the beginning of the season, which allows the farmers to purchase seeds, potting soil, tools, and other necessary materials. In return, members receive a weekly abundance of fresh produce throughout the season, harvested fresh from the field. Community members invest in the farm and the farmers, and they receive the rewards of farming: 7 foot tall tomatoes, blooming marigolds and sunflowers, rows of sweet strawberries, jars of seasonal honey, bunches of just-picked herbs...

Our farmers are stewards of the land. We use regenerative practices that sequester carbon, rebuild soil health, and increase biodiversity. Farming organically and regeneratively requires much careful planning, tons of hard labor, ever-growing skilled knowledge, and a heap of significant financial investment. As a result, our prices reflect the true cost of food that’s grown with regard for the earth, but without the added costs from the middleman. 

Our 2026 CSA Share offers our members all the benefits of our traditional CSA program (pre-packed boxes, farmer chooses the items) with more flexibility, freedom, and choice! GWMG uses a market-style CSA, which means you can shop the same as you do at a grocery store, but because you're a CSA member, you already have an account filled with funds, so you don't have to worry about payment the day of market whatsoever.

CSA Details

Our CSA program provides our members with a prepaid farm account that lets you shop at our market for what you want while investing in small-scale urban agriculture and your local food system. 

How It Works
  • You choose a share size and pay upfront.
  • We load your CSA funds into your farm account.
  • You shop at market like normal — buy a la carte for what you need or pick-up a pre-packed bag, either way, there's no payment needed at checkout.
  • You can use your account on everything at our stand: our vegetables, honey, mushrooms, herbs, flowers plus goods from other local farms & businesses like bread, coffee, apple cider vinegar, meat, eggs, and more. Keep scrolling for a full list of what we grow and offer :)

Why Join Instead of Just Shopping at our Stand?
Your early investment:
  • Helps us buy seeds, soil, tools, and supplies.
  • Allows us to pay workers a fair, living wage.
  • Gives farmers stability in an unpredictable industry.
  • Supports regenerative farming practices that build soil and protect the environment.
  • Strengthens our local food system.

You’re not just buying vegetables. You’re investing in a farm, the land, and your community.

+ Receive Extra Perks JUST for Our Members!
✨ 10% off all merch (t-shirts, hats, & other non-food items not included with your share)
✨ Member-only deals and bulk item discounts.
✨ Weekly newsletter with recipes and farm updates.
✨ First access to our plant pre-sale and Winter CSA sign-up
✨ A little GWMG merch item to say thanks for signing up!

Share Options & Cost
We offer 4 different share options, to best suit your needs and your household's ability to support our farm.  **NOTE: We will deduct a $50 processing fee that helps support our work- all of the planting harvesting, packing, and staffing that allows us to fill the stand each week!**
(Ie. If you choose a cultivator share {$500}, your pre-paid account for the season will be loaded with $450.)
  • Solidarity Share {Cost-Subsidized}: this share is available for households who are facing food insecurity and/or financial hardship. If you are interested in this option, use our sign-up form here.
  • Cultivator Share {$500}: a smaller sized share for a household with 1-2 people or for folks who are new to incorporating vegetables into their diet
  • Harvest Hero Share {$700}:  a standard share size for households with 2-4 people or folks who are comfortable cooking regularly with a variety of vegetables
  • Queen Bee Share {$900}: our largest share for bigger households, enthusiastic veggie lovers, or anyone who considers themselves ✨a true queen bee✨

How To Sign-Up

Share A Share !

​You can sign up with just TWO easy steps:
  1. Fill out our Member Agreement Form
  2. Make your payment in full or send your deposit if opting for a payment plan

Payment can be made through one of the following options:
  1. Mail us cash or check: *our preferred method*
  2. Pay through the Venmo App: Search for our email address [email protected] or username @gwmgbflo
  3. Pay with a credit card through our online store  
**We encourage you to pay with cash, check or Venmo, as we retain the full amount and your money does not go to credit card processing fees**
We offer all three methods for your convenience! Thanks in advance :)
Support Our CSA Community
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We believe fresh, nourishing food should be accessible to everyone. We know that locally grown, regeneratively produced food reflects the true cost of labor and land care — and that cost can put it out of reach for some households. We are committed to growing a CSA community that reflects our values of equity, dignity, and mutual support

If you are in a position to contribute, your support helps expand access to fresh food while keeping our farm financially sustainable.

Together, we can build a CSA that truly supports our whole community.
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2026 CSA Payment Plan Options
Share Type Total Cost Deposit (Due at Sign-Up) 4 Quarterly Payments
Cultivator Share $500 $100 $100 x 4 payments
Harvest Hero Share $700 $100 $150 x 4 payments
Queen Bee Share $900 $100 $200 x 4 payments

What To Expect

As a member of our farm share program, you can expect:
  • to eat fresh, nutrient-dense, organic produce each week
  • to chat with your farmers, the ones that grow your food specifically for YOU!
  • to know that what you're eating was produced safely and with your best interests in mind
  • to experiment with new kinds of veggies and learn exciting ways to prepare them
  • to take pride in your investment in the local economy and your support of small scale local agriculture
  • to have a farm to visit with family and friends 
  • to be more connected with what you eat and the seasonal harvest
  • to nourish and strengthen your body and health through clean eating
  • to feel a stronger sense of community
  • to receive weekly newsletters with happenings on the farm, recipe ideas, and more
  • to feel good knowing that you are helping to sustain a small farm in your community!
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What Our Members Are Saying

"This has been an awesome FIRST ever experience for me to have a veggie share! Love Love Love!!!! The BEST tomatoes in the WORLD!!!"

"Love all the greens weekly"

​"Thank you guys for taking the bold step and making an empty lot into a beautiful farm that has fed so many people."

"I really enjoy your emails they are funny and informative."

"Can't wait till next year!"

Still have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!

Physical Location

1698 Genesee St.
Buffalo, NY 14211

​Mailing Address

22 Mariner St.
​Buffalo, NY 14201

Telephone

716-710-9394

Email

[email protected]

Copyright © 2023 Groundwork Market Garden. All rights reserved.

  • WELCOME
  • ABOUT
    • WHO WE ARE
    • Visit
    • EMPLOYMENT
    • TEACHOUT
    • CONTACT
  • Get Involved
    • Workshare Opportunities
    • VOLUNTEER
    • Leslie St Community Garden
  • PLANT SALE!
  • CSA
    • CSA
    • Good Neighbors Fund
    • FAQs
  • SHOP
  • SUPPORT