Benefits of Membership

“Joining the Applecrest C.S.A. was one of the best decisions my family made this year! Week after week, our overflowing crate of delicious fruits & veggies inspired us to cook more, spend more time together and even saved us money.”
-Lori D., York, ME

There's a host of great reasons to join a C.S.A. Perhaps you're looking to make meaningful food choices by eating locally with the seasons? Or maybe you want to promote biodiversity and wildlife habitat while reducing your carbon footprint? Perchance it's just that you love farmers and want to celebrate local agriculture through your support.

All the above can be achieved by participating in Community Supported Agriculture but, there are also some very direct and tangible benefits to becoming a member of Applecrest's FarmShare, C.S.A.:

Variety:

Applecrest offers more grown-on-the-farm varieties of fruits and veggies than any other Seacoast C.S.A. Forty varieties of apples, two dozen types of peaches, nectarines and plums, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, melons, pears…and every summer veggie grown under the sun.

Value:

Not only is our farm priced competitively with big box grocery chains, we've eliminated the middle man, fuel costs, and wasteful extra packaging.

FarmPartners:

Tap into Applecrest's amazing network of Seacoast-area producers for access to an array of wholesome food that hails from your backyard.

FarmShare Updates:

A weekly published resource featuring “what’s in this week’s share”. Updates will often include links to our blog with scrumptious recipes, cooking, storage & prep tips, farm news, special offers and important member updates.

Preferred Pricing:

Receive a 15% discount on every purchase at The Applecrest Farm Market & The Creamery. Some restrictions apply.

Peace of Mind:

Perhaps more important than anything, Applecrest's FarmShare, C.S.A. gives you peace of mind that you're providing your family with the freshest, most nutritious and locally grown food to be had. Period.