PICKUP INFO + FAQs
Pickup information
Pick Up At The Farm
All produce from Down to the Dirt Farm is harvested fresh to order.
To keep harvest planning predictable and reduce waste, pickup days and times are limited.
Pickup Days
CSA pickups: Friday Afternoon
Pre-order pickups: Tuesday Afternoon
Pickup takes place at the farm in Grafton, Massachusetts.
Exact directions are shared with members and customers after ordering.
Pre-Orders: How They Work
Each week, the online market is updated with vegetables available for harvest.
Pre-orders open every week on Friday Night and close Sunday Night.
Produce is harvested to order.
Produce is set out farmer's market style for customers to pack up. Reusable tote bags are encouraged, but paper bags will be available.
Payment happens at pickup
Because harvest quantities can vary and customers often adjust their orders at pickup, most orders are slightly modified on-site.
Payment Methods
Payments are accepted via Cash, Check or Venmo at pickup only.
We also offer the Down to the Dirt Market Card. Load funds onto your account for easier checkout on pre-order pickup days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It’s a crop-share system where customers pay upfront for a share of the season’s harvest and receive weekly vegetables throughout the growing season.
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Fill out our CSA Sign-up Form
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Summer CSA signups open in early spring and close once capacity is reached.
Fall CSA signups open during the Summer CSA season.
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Each CSA season costs $270 and runs for 9 weeks.
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Yes. Additional produce may be available for purchase at CSA pickup.
We also run a weekly pre-order market for customers looking for specific items.
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Yes. The Down to the Dirt Market Card allows customers to load funds onto their account for easier checkout on pickup days. For every $500 added, an additional $50 in credit is included.
For other amounts, contact Farmer Tim at DowntotheDirtFarm@gmail.com.
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Yes. All produce is harvested to order, and limiting pickup days allows for careful harvest planning.
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For the most part, yes. Occasionally, additional produce is sourced from trusted, like-minded farms to increase variety. When this happens, it is clearly communicated.
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The farm is not currently certified organic. However, no synthetic pesticides or herbicides are used, and only organic fertilizers and products are applied. All growing practices prioritize the health of the plants, the soil, and our customers.
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If you’re unsure whether the CSA or pre-orders are the right fit, feel free to reach out through the Contact page or by email.
