Community Supported Agriculture

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and the community that provides a direct, mutually beneficial connection. In a CSA model, members purchase “shares” of a farm’s harvest at the beginning of the season, providing upfront support to farmers. In return, members receive fresh, locally grown produce, typically weekly or bi-weekly, throughout the growing season.

By participating in a CSA, community members not only enjoy a steady supply of seasonal, nutritious food but also support sustainable farming practices and local food systems. This model fosters a sense of shared responsibility for the land and helps strengthen community connections around healthy, locally sourced food.

CSA Foodbox

Our Food-Box program allows you to buy shares of our farm’s harvest in advance. By buying a ‘share’ of our harvest at the beginning of our growing season, you support local sustainable farming practices that prioritize the production of high-quality organically grown produce. This upfront investment provides Urban Roots with a more sustainable income to cover the initial costs of planting and operations for the season, allowing us to concentrate on good land stewardship and growing local healthy, fresh, and high-quality food for you and your loved ones.

In this program, you are not just a valued customer, but an integral part of our farming process and season, from June to October. With you, we will plant, tend, and harvest a variety of high-quality produce, grown organically and sustainably. Our Food-Box program membership has a limited amount of shares available.

Benefits Food-Box Program Members Receive

  • Receive weekly share of assorted, freshly harvested produce
  • Enjoy fresh, healthy, and organically grown produce all season; harvested at the peak of ripeness, flavour, and nutritional value
  • Enjoy your favourite vegetables and herbs all season
  • Know where the food you eat comes from and how it was grown
  • Opportunities to visit the farm, volunteer, and participate directly in the farming process with support from our farm team
  • Become a part of a community that values healthy food, sustainable agriculture, and mutual support

    How to Become a Food-Box Member

    • Choose your preferred type of share from our membership plans 
    • Buy shares by April through our website shop page
    • Starting in June, members can collect their share of assorted produce, freshly harvested during weekly pick-ups at the farmgate market hours

    CSA Sponsorship

    Urban Roots London has introduced a unique opportunity to connect with and support our mission to bring fresh, healthy and locally grown organic food to our local community through our “Sponsor a Garden Bed, Block, Hoop House or High Tunnel” program. Whether you seek to honour a loved one or simply give back, our four annual sponsorship options offer a meaningful way to make an impact.

    For donations ranging from $300 to $4,000, you can choose to sponsor for the entire season one of our 39 garden beds, one of our 12 garden blocks containing 13 beds each, or our Hoop Houses & High Tunnels containing 5 beds each.

    Each sponsorship supports our farm operations to support our donation and affordable markets community support programs, making fresh food accessible to all.

    • For a donation of $300, sponsor one of our 39 available garden beds for the season. Benefits include 1 produce basket, social media recognition, participation in garden maintenance during volunteer hours, and signage with your name on the bed. Individuals and families can split a bed sponsorship.
    • Sponsor a hoop house or high tunnel containing 5 beds for the season. Benefits include 2 produce baskets, social media recognition, participation in garden maintenance during volunteer hours, and signage with your name outside the hoop house or high tunnel. Individuals and families can split a bed sponsorship.
    • For a donation of $4,000, sponsor an entire block containing 13 beds. Benefits include 3 produce baskets, social media recognition, participation in garden maintenance during volunteer hours, and signage with your name on the block. Individuals and families can split a bed sponsorship.

    Opt for a permanent, legacy sponsorship with a yearly recurring donation. Benefits include permanent signage with your name at a chosen location, continuous yearly recognition on our website and social media, and the option of a surplus of yields to take home 10% or opt to donate it to our community partners, affordable market, and food outlet sales community initiatives.

    If you are interested in becoming a CSA sponsor please reach out to admin@urbanrootslondon.ca

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