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11 Seattle-Area CSAs for Families to Join Now

Eat local produce and support local farmers

Kate Missine
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Published on: May 23, 2022

11 Seattle-Area CSAs for Families to Join Now

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The goods from First Light Farm

More great CSAs serving Puget Sound–area families

7. Wild Hare Organic Farm

This family-owned farm in Tacoma's Puyallup River Valley sprouts up hundreds of varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs for its year-round CSA offerings. Members can buy a share for each of the four seasons, or a full year's worth. Summer shares run from the beginning of June into late September; the fall share makes up the rest of the calendar year. Families can choose from two share sizes starting at $360; add-on options include salad mix, pasture-raised eggs from Wild Hare's own hens, and artisan breads, rolls and pizza crusts (with gluten-free options available!). Boxes can be picked up at the farm, or at the North 47 Brewing Co. in Tacoma during the spring, summer and fall seasons. If you are interested in joining, make sure you add yourself to the waitlist today. People on the waitlist will be contacted when new shares become available. 

8. First Light Farm

Voted King County's Rural Small Business of the Year, First Light Farm in Carnation offers CSA boxes in two sizes: Full Family Appetite for up to 12 items and Regular for up to 9, with weekly rates ranging $30–$45. An additional $45/ year gets you a very-worth-it farm membership that gives members multiple perks, including getting to choose the veggies in their order; add-on options such as mushrooms, eggs, pasture-raised meats and even herbal teas (all locally grown); discounts on farm classes and activities; and member-only access to the U-pick fields. There are pickup sites in Greenwood, Ballard and at the farm; or get it straight to your door for a $5/week delivery fee. 

9. Pacific Coast Harvest

Seattle-based Pacific Coast Harvest unites 25 Washington farmers in its flexible subscription program. Boxes packed with a wide variety of produce and other gourmet treats are available on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly delivery schedule, with a choice of four sizes and a "Cascadia" or "Pacific Coast" box depending on how close to home you want to keep your picks. While not everything from the more than 200 items on menu is locally grown, with farther-away picks such as avocados and citrus on the list, the focus on local, seasonal produce comes first; members can even customize their orders to include wild-foraged, hyperlocal, local or regional items, with each product featuring a source and story behind it. Add-ons are plentiful, including everything from eggs and dairy to pantry staples, or the farmer's pick for those who like an element of surprise. Prices start at $22 per box. 

10. Mariposa Farm

Mariposa Farm is a local farm working to offer fresh, high-quality vegetables to Washington families. After migrating from Mexico, its founders created a beautiful farm in Everson where they strive to provide local produce to the Washington community. Mariposa Farm offers a delivery CSA subscription beginning in June and ending in late September. With two size options: Small/Medium at $30 per week and Large at $45 per week, there's something for everyone. They offer eight convenient pickup locations scattered from Everson to West Seattle, so grabbing your box is no problem. 

11. The Root Connection

Root Connection has been operating a CSA program on its 20-acre site in the Sammamish Valley since 1987. Members can order CSA boxes June–October. You can pick up at the farm or designated spots in Lynnwood and North Seattle. Prices for a full share (a weekly box) for the season start at $1,046 and vary depending on whether you pay at one time or in installments, and by cash or credit card. Weekly veggie boxes are generous, and fruit boxes are also available to members for an additional fee. 

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in June 2020 and updated in May 2022. Ella Gonchar contributed to this article.

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