March at the Yardley Farmers’ Market: It’s CSA Sign-Up Season!

Even though spring hasn’t fully arrived yet, March is an exciting time in the farming world. Farmers are busy planning their crops, starting seedlings, and preparing for the growing season ahead. It’s also the time of year when CSA sign-ups open, a wonderful opportunity for our community to connect more deeply with the farms that grow our food.

What is a CSA?

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, a program that allows customers to purchase a share of a farm’s harvest at the beginning of the season. In return, members receive a regular supply of fresh, seasonal produce throughout the growing season.

Joining a CSA is one of the most direct ways to support local farmers. By signing up early in the year, members help farmers cover upfront costs like seeds, equipment, and labor. In return, you receive a steady supply of farm-fresh vegetables and often discover new varieties and flavors along the way.

Many CSA members say it also helps them eat more seasonally, cook more at home, and try new recipes with ingredients they might not normally pick up.

CSA Options from Our Yardley Farmers’ Market Farms

We are fortunate to have several incredible farmers at the Yardley Farmers’ Market who offer CSA programs.

Abe’s Acres Farm - A longtime favorite at the market, Abe’s Acres offers a diverse selection of seasonal vegetables grown with care and attention to quality. Their CSA is a great way to enjoy a wide range of fresh produce throughout the season.

Love Grows Farm - Known for beautiful seasonal produce, Love Grows provides CSA members with thoughtfully grown vegetables that reflect the best of each season.

Solly Farms - A Bucks County farming institution, Solly Farms offers CSA shares featuring their locally grown produce and decades of farming experience.

Each farm structures their CSA a little differently, including share sizes, pickup locations, and season length, so we encourage you to visit their individual websites to learn more and find the option that works best for you.  Visit the websites for Abe’s Acres Farm, Love Grows Farm, and Solly Farm to learn more about their programs and sign up for the upcoming season.

Why Join a CSA?

There are so many reasons people love participating in a CSA:

·       You receive fresh, seasonal produce directly from the farm

·       You support local agriculture and the farmers who grow your food

·       It encourages cooking and eating with the seasons

·       You often get access to unique varieties and farm favorites not always available elsewhere

·       It helps strengthen the connection between farmers and the community

Sign-Ups Are Happening Now

CSA shares often fill quickly, so if you’ve been curious about joining one, now is the perfect time to explore your options.

Supporting a CSA is one of the best ways to invest in your local food system and to enjoy the incredible flavors of our region throughout the growing season.

As always, we look forward to seeing you at the Yardley Farmers’ Market Indoor Winter Market, held the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at the Lower Makefield Township Community Center from 9:30 am–12 pm.

Spring is just around the corner and CSA season is the perfect way to welcome it!