Winter CSA 2025-26
We offer a winter CSA running October through March! Members receive 10 shares over that period (except Small-share members, who receive 5 monthly shares). Winter shares focus on staples that you use regularly. Variety comes through different colors, shapes, and flavors! Here's information from last year's CSA:
The Veggies
The 2026 - 27 shares will feature the following veggies:
* Beets * Cabbages * Carrots * Daikon radishes * Garlic * Kohlrabi *Parsnips *Potatoes *Pumpkins * Rutabagas * Turnips * Watermelon radishes * Winter squash
All veggies, except potatoes, are grown on Offbeet Farm located in the Cripple Creek neighborhood on the west side of Fairbanks. We purchase locally-grown potatoes from Dragonfly Farms located in Two Rivers.
Share Sizes
Small shares are designed for 1-2 people or those looking to sprinkle something local into their wintertime meals. These are monthly shares averaging 15 lb. with each, and roughly 75 lb. over the winter.
Regular shares are our standard size. These are designed for 2-3 people with 12 to 14 lb. every two weeks. (These are most-similar to the old half shares.)
Large shares are designed for 3-5 people. These will consist of roughly 18 to 20 lb. of veggies every two weeks. (These are most-similar to the old full shares.)
SUPER shares are designed for BIG families who eat lots of veggies. Every two weeks you'll receive roughly 24 to 27 lb. of veggies through the winter.
Prices
Small Shares: $265
Regular Shares: $440
Large Share: $645
Super Shares: $855
* We are now accepting SNAP benefits
Schedule
This year, the CSA will begin in the final week of October for Reg, Large, Super, and some Small shares. Another group of small shares will begin in early November. All share sizes will continue into March. There will be two "breaks" in the every-other week schedule:
- One in early December during our very busy holiday market season.
- One in late January/early February.
Example Shares
Small Share* - mid Dec.
Regular Share - early Nov.
Regular Share - early Nov.
*Monthly Delivery
3 lb. carrots
2 lb. beets
3 lb. potatoes
2 medium turnips
1 med. winter squash
1 large kohlrabi
2 bulbs garlic
Regular Share - early Nov.
Regular Share - early Nov.
Regular Share - early Nov.
2 1/2 lb. carrots
2 lb. parsnips
2 lb. onions
1 med. kabocha squash
1 large kohlrabi
2 bulbs garlic
Large Share - mid Jan.
Regular Share - early Nov.
Large Share - mid Jan.
3 lb. carrots
3 lb. rutabaga
3 lb. parsnips
1 large cabbage
1 large winter squash
1 x-large kohlrabi
3 bulbs garlic
Super Share - late Feb.
Regular Share - early Nov.
Large Share - mid Jan.
5 lb. carrots
4 lb. beets
4 lb. turnips
6 lb. potatoes
1 jumbo cabbage
4 bulbs garlic
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a winter CSA differ from a regular, summer CSA? In a traditional summer CSA, the customer shares the risks of farming with the farmer. If there's a drought, insect breakout, or other problem that prevents harvest, the farmer still makes an income to pay bills, workers, etc. In a winter CSA, the crops are already grown, and the main risks are with long-term storage. The customers share the risks of storage with the farmer in a winter CSA. We've been storing vegetables through the winter since 2017 and are confident in our techniques, facilities, and backups. That said, weird stuff can happen. If there are losses of one crop, we'll try to make up the value by adding more of other crops to the shares. Vegetables in winter CSAs are also less perishable than in summer CSAs; you'll have more time to eat them before they go bad.
Can I split my CSA share with friends? Yes, absolutely! If you're worried you won't be able to eat all the veggies or want to divvy up different types of veggies, feel free to share with friends and family!
Will I know what's coming in each share? Yes. We try to send emails a few days before shares are ready to let you know what veggies are coming and remind you about pickups.
Can I request substitutions in my shares? At this time, we're not offering substitutions without special circumstances. If you have food allergies or other medical reasons why you can eat certain veggies, we're happy to make adjustments to your shares.
What if I am out-of-town for a pickup? You have a couple options if you'll be gone during a pickup. There's an extra pickup date after the end of the CSA . If you'll be out-of-town for one of the pickups, let us know and we'll defer that share to the extra pickup date. You can also have a friend pick up your share.
What happens if I miss my pickup window? If you regularly pick up your veggies in town and (for whatever reason) can't make a pickup, the veggies return to the farm where you can grab them anytime within 5 days. After that, we usually donate the leftovers.
Can I purchase additional veggies? Yes! If you need more of something in addition to your share, please check out our online store.