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part of our CSA!

Use this portal to update your shares, make a payment, find your pick-up location, or (during the summer season) schedule a vacation hold.

We’re so glad to have you with us.

CSA Pick Up Instructions for Members

Our CSA pick-ups are essentially self-serve.

On this page members can find information about schedule, communication, what to look for at your CSA pickup, vacation holds and more.

If there are ever any questions on the day of pick up we encourage members to call.

610-657-1927

Communication

Each week we send harvest emails to our members the morning of the CSA delivery with the list of veggies to expect that day, some farm news, food storage tips, recipe inspiration, and more.

Members will also receive a CSA pick up reminder email each week with their CSA location details.

Harvest emails are delivered weekly regardless of schedule changes. Pick up reminder emails are only sent out on a scheduled pick up day, i.e. reminder emails will not go out if a vacation hold is scheduled by the member for that given week.

Schedule

Members can place their shares on hold, donate their share, or switch their CSA location as needed throughout the summer season. We are unable to accommodate vacation holds for the spring & fall CSA seasons.

Please follow the guidelines below so we can best accommodate your schedule needs.

> All schedule change requests must be submitted by Sunday night @ 11:59PM of the week you'd like to update.

> Vacation holds & schedule requests can be scheduled in advance by logging into your membership account or by sending us an email by the above time request.

Pickup

CSA Shares are only available and guaranteed during the hours scheduled for your pickup location. Members can find their schedule details by logging into their membership account.

Our gracious hosts have agreed to make their pickup spaces available during the scheduled pickup time. Please be sure to respect the hours of that pickup window. 

If you know you'll be running late please give us a call and we'll see if the share can be held for you!

What to look for at your CSA pick up location

Our CSA pick-ups are essentially self-serve.

Please read the instructions below to help ensure a smooth CSA experience for everyone.

  • At each CSA location, we provide a weekly sign in sheet with the names of each member and their share listed.

  • Each share is distributed specifically for the members listed. Please only take the shares listed next to your name on the sign-in sheet, and please remember to check your name off.

  • If you believe you should be receiving an item that is not listed on the sign in sheet or if you do not see the share set out for you, please contact us by phone right away and we'll be happy to help. 

  • Please double-check you have taken the correct shares, even if they are handed to you by the host. 

  • Your CSA shares are delivered packed in boxes. We encourage members to bring their own bags to take their CSA bounty.

  • Please help keep your CSA location neat and tidy: break down your CSA box after you unpack your share & stack them neatly in their designated location. 

  • Please do not leave behind any empty egg cartons or vegetable containers.

  • Please do not leave behind any unwanted veggies. We understand that everyone doesn’t love everything, but we suggest sharing any unwanted items with friends/family, and we encourage you to email us for suggestions on how to use your veggies if you need help!

Pickup instructions for each CSA share

  • Spring and fall vegetable shares are delivered weekly for 7 weeks.

    The spring share begins second week of April.

    The fall share begins the second week of November.

    The spring & fall shares are one size, consisting of 6 items per week.

    Vegetable shares are packed in boxes & labeled for the appropriate season as “Spring Share” or “Fall Share”.

  • Summer vegetable shares are delivered weekly for 23 weeks beginning the final week of May.

    Vegetable shares are packed in boxes. The summer share is available in 3 sizes: Small, Medium & Large. These shares are boxed according to size with color coded labels as follows: 

    Small Share > Green Label

    Medium Share > Orange Label

    Large Share > Blue Label 

    Please be sure to check the label on the box before taking your share.

  • Egg shares are offered for our spring, summer & fall seasons and are delivered weekly.

    Eggs are delivered in coolers for optimal freshness.

    Egg shares are offered in two sizes: half dozen & full dozen.

    Please note, members should look for the correct size share; 2 half-dozen egg containers do not equal a full dozen.

  • Fruit shares are available during our summer and fall seasons.

    The summer fruit share runs for 15 weeks, beginning in July. 

    The fall fruit share is delivered weekly for the entire 7 week season, beginning the second week of November.

    Fruit shares are delivered packed in green t-shirt bags, set up in totes or boxes beside the vegetable shares.

    1 bag = 1 fruit share.

  • Mushroom shares are offered during our spring, summer, and fall seasons and delivered weekly. 

    Mushroom shares are packed in brown paper bags and set up in boxes besides the vegetable shares.

    1 brown paper bag = 1 mushroom share.

  • Cheese and yogurt shares are offered during our spring, summer, and fall seasons and delivered on a biweekly schedule. 

    Cheese & yogurt shares are delivered in coolers for optimal freshness.

    1 container of yogurt = 1 yogurt share.

    1 bag of cheese = 1 cheese share.

  • Pasta shares are offered during our spring, summer, and fall seasons and delivered on a biweekly schedule.

    Pasta shares are located in a tote or box set up next to the vegetable shares. 

    1 bag of pasta = 1 pasta share.

  • Honey shares are available during our spring, summer, and fall seasons and are delivered on a monthly basis. 

    During spring and fall seasons, shares have a 1 time distribution.

    For the summer, honey shares are distributed 4 times throughout the season. 

    Honey shares are packed in in brown paper bags & labeled accordingly as “Honey Share”.

    1 labeled bag = 1 share.

    Please be mindful when taking your share as the honey jars are made of glass.

Schedule

Spring

7 weeks
April 8th - May 24th

Tuesday starts 4/8 and ends 5/20

Wednesday starts 4/9 and ends 5/21

Thursday starts 4/10 and ends 5/22

Saturday starts 4/12 and ends 5/24

Summer

23 weeks
May 27th - Nov 1st

Tuesday starts 5/27 and ends 10/28

Wednesday starts 5/28 and ends 10/29

Thursday starts 5/29 and ends 10/30

Saturday starts 5/31 and ends 11/1

Fall

7 weeks
Nov 4th - Dec 20th

Tuesday starts 11/4 and ends 12/16

Wednesday starts 11/5 and ends 12/17

Thursday starts 11/6 and ends 12/18

Saturday starts 11/8 and ends 12/20

FAQ for your CSA

  • We ask that all CSA related questions or comments be emailed to csa@taprootfarmpa.com.

    However, please call us on the day of your pick up if you need any immediate assistance with your share.

  • During our summer season, members can place vacation holds and schedule make up shares directly through their online account.

    Alternatively, members can also choose to donate a share on any given week to our local food bank.

    All vacation holds & donation requests must be submitted by Sunday night @ 11:59PM of the week you'd like to update.

    When placing a share on hold, all share types are considered (i.e. mushroom shares, egg shares, etc.).

    While we do not offer vacation holds during the spring and fall seasons due to the scarcity of the harvest season, members always have the option to donate their share if they are unable to pick it up. Similar to summer holds, donation requests must be made by the above time request.

  • Yes, members can temporarily or permanently update their pick-up location at any time during season by logging into their online account or sending us an email.

    Please note that any location update requests must be submitted by by Sunday night @ 11:59PM of the week you'd like to update.

  • We're happy to accommodate updates to your CSA shares throughout the season. 

    Adding Shares: You can add additional shares to your account at any point during the season, as long as we have availability. The cost of any shares added after the start of the season will be prorated to cover only the weeks remaining. 

    Changing Share Size: You can change the size of your share; however, please note that we do not offer refunds if you downgrade to a smaller share. If you're unsure which size is right for you, we recommend starting with a small share. You can always upgrade to a larger size later in the season, and your balance will be prorated accordingly. 

    If you're interested in making any updates to your csa shares, please email us at csa@taprootfarmpa.com.

  • Please remember that your CSA shares are only guaranteed during your scheduled pick-up window. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may occasionally cause you to miss a pick-up or arrive late. If this happens, please contact us by phone as soon as possible and we will try our best to arrange a later pick up with your host. 

    We kindly ask members not to arrive early or late for your pick-up without contacting us for permission first. 

  • Absolutely! You do not need to notify us if someone other than yourself is picking up your CSA share.

    Please thoroughly explain all CSA instructions with whoever is picking up the share to ensure a smooth process.

    We also recommend sharing our phone number and a link to this page in case they need further information or need to contact us directly.

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