CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. By joining FED’s CSA veggie box program, you become part of our farm family and own a “share” of our 2024 harvest.

CSA Member Commitment

The major advantage of a CSA membership is that, if the season is good then you will reap the rewards of a bountiful harvest and receive more than was planned! We pledge to provide our CSA members with extra produce whenever it is available.

However, on the flip side, the idea behind Community Supported Agriculture is that the risks inherent to farming are shared between the farmers and the members. By becoming a CSA member you understand and will be tolerant of any uncontrollable natural event, such as hail/snow, heat wave, etc. that may hinder our ability to provide produce on any given week. We strive to establish robust and resilient soil and systems that are capable of handling variable weather, however please bear with us if the weather is not cooperating– we will do our very best to ensure that the value of your FED box exceeds expectations :)

How it Works

• Before the first seed has been sown for the season, you purchase your “share” of this year’s harvest.
• FED CSA members pay a lump sum at the beginning of the growing season. Your payment secures your share of the 2024 harvest. This also provides FED with the necessary start-up funds to purchase seeds, supplies and materials and allows us to focus on growing high quality produce for you!
• From May 23 – Oct 3, each week (for 20 weeks) our team will harvest and curate a delicious box of fresh local produce from our farm and our local farm partners. Everything that you receive in your box will be harvested the day of, or the day before, you receive it to ensure you are getting the highest quality, freshest produce available
• Your box will be ready to PICK-UP directly from our farm at Dockside Green (395 Harbour Road) every week

What You Are Buying Into

By purchasing your CSA membership, you are not just buying fresh local produce, you are becoming part of our farm family and mission of creating a more sustainable local food system here in Victoria. 

You become part of our innovative approach to food production – one that values environmental sustainability and the local economy.

Because a CSA membership creates a direct link from us to you, we can bypass the long and complex industrial food supply chain. This means: 

• No dirty supply chain
• No tasteless produce sitting in a warehouse sprayed with chemicals and preservatives 
• The minimizing wasteful packaging and C02 emissions associated with food transportation

Urban agriculture is an innovative way for all of us to be part of a better food system. One which grows food that is healthier for us, cares for the environment, and just simply tastes better.

For us, that’s what a CSA membership is all about!

When

From May 23 until Oct 3 - freshly harvested and locally curated vegetables are provided on a weekly basis for 20 weeks 

You will receive 20 CSA veggie boxes in our full 2024 summer season.

What’s in the box?

Members receive an assortment of different delicious fresh seasonal vegetables every week from our farm and our local farm partners! 

An assortments of items that you can expect throughout the season are:

gourmet salad greens, kale, rainbow chard, arugula, radishes, sweet baby turnips, cherry tomatoes, vine tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, beets, green onion, summer and winter squash, and an assortment of fresh cut herbs. Other items that may be available intermittently throughout the season are: garlic, potatoes, corn, beans, heirloom tomatoes, spicy mustard greens, eggplants, lemon cucumber, cabbage, bok choy, onions, leeks, squash, fruit, jalapenos, edible flowers, and more!

Everything that you receive in your box will be harvested the day of or the day before you receive it to ensure you are getting the highest quality freshest produce available! 

The produce will be packed into a paper bag for you to pick up. If possible, please bring your own bag to reduce one time use of paper bags.

There is no option for customizing what you receive in your box this year. We will do our very best to ensure that the value of your FED box exceeds expectations :)

**Please note that we will not be offering eggs in the CSA box this year, however from week to week eggs may be available for purchase**

Where and when do I get my box?

Members pick up their box directly from FED Urban Farm (formerly TOPSOIL) at Dockside Green.

Members will commit to the designated pick up day and time. This will allow us to plan our harvest and order accordingly. 

The address is: 395 Harbour road. Victoria, BC V9A 3S2

There is a parking lot adjacent to the farm (access via Harbour Road which you are welcome to use while during your pick up). If the parking lot is full there is ample street parking along Tyee and Harbour Road. You can also bike/walk as we are located directly on the Galloping Goose trail.

What if I can't pick up my box?

If you can't pick up your box on any given week, know you will be away, on vacation, etc. please let us know at least 2 days in advance, before we harvest and pack your vegetables. 

If you can’t pick up your box on any given week, here are some options:

1) Have a friend/neighbour pick up on your behalf (they just give your name at pick up).

2) Have us donate your box to a local charity or community member.

 **PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS**