How Does the Country Corner CSA Work?
Families and households sign up to purchase a "share" of the upcoming season's harvest. The commitment in advance partners with the farmer on the costs of running the CSA, including seeds, fertilizer, labor, equipment and insurances, most of which are incurred during the spring planting season.
Your Garden of Fresh Produce...
Choose a plan that fits your size family and your eating habits:
2010 CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
Season runs June 2nd through September 19th
- 16 Week, Full Share, Large ($595)- produce for medium to large families (4+ individuals)
- 16 Week, Full Share, Small ($495)- produce for 2-3 people that cook frequently
- 8 Week, 1/2 Share, Bi-Weekly Large ($395)- produce for approximately 4 light eaters or individuals that don't cook every night
- 8 Week, 1/2 Share, Bi-Weekly Small ($345)- produce for 2-3 light eaters
- Reduced Cost Share: Your labor is required to reduce the Full Share cost. This will provide you with 16 weeks of fresh, locally grown produce. Interested persons may apply using our Cost Share Application Form, or contact Bob, CSA Farm Administrator, (309) 314-3634.
Cost share reduced pricing is not available for half-share memberships. Application will not guarantee acceptance, we have limited number of work openings and reserve the right to choose those who will receive reduced share agreements.
- Free, Full Share Large-requires 80 hours labor on the farm
- Reduced Price, Full Share Large- 40 hours labor plus $300
- Free, Full Share Small-requires 60 hours labor
- Reduced Price, Full Share Small-30 hours labor plus $250
- Click here to see a list of our produce for CSA members
- NOTE: For late enrollments, fees will be reduced by the number of weeks missed.
- Due to the unpredictability for eggs, we will no longer offer eggs as a CSA item, but we will have eggs available for purchase in the Farm Market. Eggs will not be delivered to pick up locations.
- Member Application is required, along with at least 50% Deposit.
- You may register online, and make payment by check, cash, bank draft, or pay online using a major credit card or PayPal
- Balance is due before first pickup.
You pick up your produce at the farm. (See convenient pickup locations below.) Be sure to bring the kids for a fun time in the Timber Park, the Barnyard Zoo, and our playground area.
If you are ready to sign up, you can register and make your payment online. We accept cash, checks, money orders, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
If you prefer not to register online, click here to download a pdf of the registration form, and mail your registration and payment.
Pick Up Locations:
Locations must be set up at the time we begin your membership so that we will have your produce in the right location at the right time.
| Pickup Locations | Day of the Week | Time for Pickups |
| At the Farm Country Corner 5333 US Hwy 150 Alpha, IL 61413 |
Wednesdays |
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Other locations to be announced |