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For those without a green thumb Berkshire-area CSA's are great option

By Kelly Bevan McIlquham, Publisher, Berkshires Macaroni Kid June 17, 2020

I am not a gardener. It's just not my thing. I just don't like it, but I LOVE vegetables fresh from the garden. Green beans. Tomatoes. YUM!

For those like me without the time or desire to garden, Berkshire County CSA's are a great option. Some offer simple pickup options. Some require you to do some gardening (with guidance). But the end result is the same — fresh seasonal veggies for the family. Did we miss something? Please email kellym@macaronikid.com to add your CSA to the list.

Central Berkshire County

Brattle Farm, Pittsfield

Offering a weekly selection of freshly picked produce through three Season Sessions, starting in mid-May and continuing through mid-October. For more information visit brattlefarm.com.

Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield — MEAT CSA STILL AVAILABLE, NO MORE OPENINGS FOR VEGETABLE CSA 2020

Full and half shares available. Pickup days of Tuesday or Saturday. For more information visit /hancockshakervillage.org.

Holiday Brook Farm, Dalton — MEAT CSA STILL AVAILABLE, NO MORE OPENINGS FOR VEGETABLE CSA AVAILABLE

Offering a vegetable CSA, June -October. For more information visit holidaybrookfarm.com. Call or text (413) 441-4597 to reserve your share.

Red Shirt Farm, Lanesborough NO MORE OPENINGS FOR 2020

Red Shirt Farm is committed to health and sustainability, and employs ecologically-based no-till farming practices and uses no pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Reach out directly via Facebook messenger or call at (413) 822-9250 with questions. More information at redshirtfarm.com/csa.

Square Roots Farm, Lanesborough

Square Roots Farm offers vegetable, eggs, chicken, or flower shares. Visit squarerootsfarm.org for more information, or contact (413) 446-1446 or farmers@squarerootsfarm.org with questions.

South Berkshire County

Borrowed Earth— ONLY 3 SHARES LEFT FOR THE SEASON

Visit Borrowed Earth's Facebook Page for more information and to send a message.

Indian Line Farm, Great Barrington

The farmers at Indian Line Farm plant, cultivate, harvest, wash and provide a bountiful selection of vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs. CSA members, buy a share of the anticipated harvest and pick it up from the farm in weekly increments For more information visit indianlinefarm.com.

Woven Roots Farm, Tyringham

Running mid-June to October, with Saturday pickups. A selection of diverse vegetable offerings each week. For more information visit wovenrootsfarm.com.

North Berkshire County

Caretaker Farm, Williamstown — NO MORE OPENINGS FOR 2020

Caretaker Farm, established in 1969, is a Community Supported Farm, that provides vegetables and fruits to 275 families through a summer CSA and 100 families in a winter CSA. Sustainable practices are used to support the health of the land and community. For more information visit caretakerfarm.org and check back in October for 2021 share information.

Many Forks Farm, Clarksburg — NO MORE OPENINGS FOR 2020

Weekly shares include vegetables, herbs, and flowers. For more information visit manyforksfarm.com.

Just Beyond the Berkshires

Adobe Farm, New Lebanon, NY

For more information visit https://www.abodefarm.com/join-the-csa.

Mighty Food Farm, Shaftsbury Vt. — NO MORE OPENINGS FOR 2020

Offering a "Main Season" Share and "Winter" Share. Pick up is available at the First Congregational Church in Williamstown. For more information visit mightyfoodfarm.com.

p.m. For more information email us directly at wildstonefarmvt@gmail.com or visit wildstonefarm.com/csa.html. *Note: Delivery to Williamstown and North Adams is unavailable this year.

Wildstone Farm, Pownal Vt.
Receive your CSA share for 20 weeks, June through October. Shares will be available for pick up at the farm Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m., and Fridays 3-6 

Still not sold, but want fresh veggies. Check our list of BERKSHIRE FARMERS MARKETS HERE.