What is the Dry Creek Growers CSA?
The Dry Creek Growers CSA is a collaborative CSA from Whistlepig Farm & Black Fox Farm. As a collaborative CSA, we’re able to provide more variety to members and insure against crop failures and losses. Plus, you get to support two farms at once!
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Why join a CSA?
In Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), members make an up-front commitment to support a local farm. In exchange, you receive a share of the harvest during the growing season.
The CSA model has important benefits for farmers. It provides early-season cash flow to buy the seeds and supplies we need for a productive growing season. CSA also builds relationships with the people who eat our food so we can better understand and meet consumers’ needs.
As a CSA member, you get ultra-fresh food grown to the highest standards — all right here in Boise. You’ll build a connection with where your food comes from, learn more about eating seasonally, and discover new vegetables and ways of cooking.
How does the CSA work?
Our CSA runs 20 weeks from mid-May to mid-October. You’ll pick up a produce box every week or every other week depending on your choice of membership. We take a two-week break in early July for fall planting.
Each share is approximately a $40 value and contains 7-12 items chosen by your farmers. The standard “recipe” for a CSA share is:
1-3 leafy greens + 1-2 root vegetables + 1-2 onion and/or garlic + 1 herb + 2-4 seasonal items
We grow a wide variety of vegetables and culinary herbs for the CSA. Rhubarb, blackberries, and currants are available seasonally. On occasion we include farm products like garlic powder, black garlic, and dried herbs and spices in the CSA.
Here are examples of past CSA boxes:
CSA Membership Options
We offer three membership options:
Full share members receive a box of produce every week for 20 weeks (May-October). Full shares are best for families of 3+ or veggie-loving couples.
Tip: Maximize CSA flexibility by splitting a full share with another household.
Half share members receive a box of produce every other week for 20 weeks (May-October). We recommend half shares for couples and singles.
Tip: Want a full share’s worth of vegetables but less frequent pickups? Purchase two half shares for $80 in produce every other week.
Summer only members receive a box of produce every week for 10 weeks (July-September). This is a great choice if you’re new to seasonal eating.*
Tip: Stock up for cookout season by adding a summer-only share onto your full or half share membership.
*Summer shares are limited based on available space in the CSA after full & half shares are sold
Egg subscriptions
We offer a limited number of egg subscriptions from Black Fox Farm’s pasture-raised chickens. Egg subscriptions sell out quickly, so act early if you want to enjoy farm-fresh eggs all season!
Payment options
We encourage you to pay in-full for your CSA membership whenever possible. Your early CSA payment directly supports us in buying seeds, compost, and other critical supplies.
We offer a deposit payment option if you need to pay for your CSA membership in smaller installments. Full share deposits are $250 and half share deposits are $125. Email Lyndsey at whistlepigfarmco@gmail.com for more information.
CSA Pickup & Delivery
We offer three local pickups for CSA members:
- The Farm (Boise Foothills/NW Boise)
- 14055 Broken Horn Rd, Boise ID 83714
- Self-serve pickup Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 PM
- Camel’s Back Park (Boise – North End)
- Tuesdays 5:15-6:00 PM
- Lyndsey’s House (Boise – Central Bench)
- 5221 W Peg St, Boise 83705
- Tuesdays 5:15-6:00 PM
Note: The Hidden Springs pickup is discontinued for 2024. Hidden Springs customers can pick up at The Farm (just a half mile away!)
What if I miss a pickup?
We encourage you to plug pickup dates & times into your calendar, but understand that life happens! Late pick-ups are available Wednesday mornings at the farm. After Thursday, unclaimed shares will be eaten or composted.
CSA Delivery in Boise and Meridian
Do you offer delivery?
Home delivery is available through FarmDeliver. FarmDeliver serves Boise, Meridian, and surrounding areas. You must purchase your CSA share through FarmDeliverBoise.com to receive home delivery.
Delivery fees apply. Delivery customers can add other local products to their order with no extra delivery cost.