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 2025 - 26 shares will feature the following veggies:
* Beets * Cabbages * Carrots * Daikon radishes * Garlic * Kale * Kohlrabi *Parsnips *Potatoes *Pumpkins * Rutabagas * Turnips * Winter squash
All veggies, except some 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 11 to 13 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 26 lb. of veggies through the winter.
Prices
Small Shares: $260
Regular Shares: $415
Large Share: $620
Super Shares: $825
* We are now accepting SNAP benefits
Schedule
This year's schedule will be a little different than years' past. That's because Danielle is pregnant with a new little farmer due in late October!
- The first share is tentatively scheduled for October 14th, barring any early arrivals.
- A second share will come the week of Thanksgiving on November 25th.
- We'll pick back up on December 16th with a regular schedule. Members will receive shares every-other-week from then on until the end of March. (Members with small shares will receive two more shares: one in late January and one in early March.)
Example Shares
Small Share* - mid Dec.
Regular Share - early Oct.
Regular Share - early Oct.
*Monthly Delivery
2 1/2 lb. carrots
2 lb. beets
3 lb. turnips
3 lb. potatoes
1 med. cabbage
1 med. winter squash
1 large kohlrabi
2 bulbs garlic
Regular Share - early Oct.
Regular Share - early Oct.
Regular Share - early Oct.
2 1/4 lb. carrots
2 lb. beets
2 lb. turnips
1 med. winter squash
1 bunch kale
1 large kohlrabi
2 bulbs garlic
Large Share - late Jan.
Regular Share - early Oct.
Super Share - early March
3 1/3 lb. carrots
3 lb. beets
2 1/4 lb. daikon radishes
6 lb. potatoes
1 large cabbage
1 large kohlrabi
2 bulbs garlic
Super Share - early March
Regular Share - early Oct.
Super Share - early March
4 1/2 lb. carrots
4 lb. rutabagas
5 lb. parsnips
1 jumbo cabbage
8 lb. potatoes
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 for the CSA at the beginning of April. 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 one week. 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 let us know.