Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program

Dillner Family Farm

What is a CSA all about?

A CSA is an arrangement where individuals buy into the farm at the start of the growing season and in exchange receive a share of the farm's produce. Each week from June through October shareholders take home a bounty of freshly picked produce ranging from gourmet green beans and heirloom tomatoes to our delicious peas, squash and sweet red strawberries. The farm raises more than 110 varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs. A large family share is for a family of 3 to 5 members and is $475 for 22 weeks. We also offer a biweekly (large) share for 11 weeks at $300. In 2008, we added a small family share for a family of 2 adults and is $300 for 22 weeks.

CSA is a partnership between the grower and the consumer. CSA members make a commitment to support the farm throughout the growing season by paying in advance for a portion of the farmer’s produce. This CSA arrangement guarantees farmers a market for the season’s produce, provides a more secure income and enables them to maintain their farming way of life.

Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program

is a successful part of our farm business and we are happy to offer it each year to our customers.

There are many benefits to our CSA program. You will be offered the freshest fruits and vegetables and provided the highest quality produce. The fruits and vegetables are selected for flavor, picked at peak perfection, washed and cooled, and handled with care. You have the benefit of knowing where your food is grown, who is growing it, and that you and your family will be eating healthier meals.

Check out our Harvest page to see, "What is in your CSA share, today!" This link is disabled until May.

You can now sign up via paypal or mailed subscription for your 2012 CSA Subscription!!

Click the link below to sign up electronically

and pay with your credit card.

Note: Online price includes an online payment processing fee.

Click HERE to Order ONLINE your 2012 Dillner Family Farm CSA Subscription

Click the link below to download the 2012 subscription sign up form to mail in with check/payment.

CLICK HERE to print and mail the 2012 Subscription Form

2012 CSA deliveries will begin the week of June 3, 2012 and run for 22 weeks.

Someone else may pick up your weekly or bi-weekly share if you are unable to do so yourself. Shares not picked up will be donated to local food banks and charities or the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The farm pick-up site offers an exchange table every week. We have added a swap box to each pick up site to offer an exchange or swap an item.

Weekly Dillner Family Farm CSA Subscription are available for pick-up in the following communities on the days noted below:

Note: Each member's share is available for pick up between 4PM and 7PM.

Tuesdays: Pick up 4 - 7 pm

Gibsonia Area

Fox Chapel Area

Plum Borough Area

Wexford Area

For a detailed listing of Tuesday locations, CLICK HERE.

Wednesdays: Pick up 4 - 7 pm

Bridgeville Area

Cranberry Area

Glenshaw Area

Mt. Lebanon Area

Bridgeville Area

Seven Fields Area

For a detailed listing of Wednesday locations, CLICK HERE

Thursdays: Pick up 4 - 7 pm

Gibsonia Area

Coraopolis Area

Emsworth Area

Franklin Park Area

Point Breeze Area

Regent Square Area

Sewickley Area

Squirrel Hill Area

Swissvale Area

For a detailed listing of Thursday locations, CLICK HERE

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CSA members receive a share of the farm’s produce.

A large family share is designed to provide weekly or bi-weekly fruit and vegetables for a family of 3-5 members. Each share contains 9 to 12 varieties of fruits and vegetables.
A small family share is designed to provide weekly fruit and vegetables for a family of 2 adult members. Each share contains 6 to 8 varieties of fruits and vegetables.

As crops rotate throughout the season, weekly shares vary in items and types of produce, reflecting our local growing season and weather conditions. CSA members receive the produce at prices that are slightly less than the farmers market. Our members have priority on selection and availability over our farmers' markets and roadside stands. Refer to the harvest calendar that includes estimated amounts and in which season they are available.

Testimonials

"Thanks for the great CSA Program! We've enjoyed everything that we've got and our grandchildren love coming to the farm with us on pick-up day. They eat their "share" on the way home and get to choose what they would like to take home with them. Best wishes for great weather and a successful growing season!" Marsha, Valencia

"We have been extremely pleased with the fruits and vegetables that we have been getting as part of the 2008 CSA Program. The selection and quality has been great and we've even been able to get our kids to start enjoying them." Gilbert and Mary, Swissvale

"Thank you so much for the fabulous produce we have been getting! This is our first year of participation and I couldn't be more pleased." Rich and Beth, South Park

"My husband and I love having an abundance of fresh vegetables and berries and we are healthier already! I had my own garden in the past, but I decided to give it up and go with your CSA Program, which was one of the best decisions I have ever made." Roland and Marie, Glenshaw

"Thank you so much for taking such great care of your customers. I have been so thrilled with all of the things that you put in our share. I am having a fantastic time trying new recipes. We were thinking of increasing our share for next year. Your hard work is appreciated." Jonnie, Fox Chapel