I've been a member of the Kew Gardens CSA for three seasons now (and in fair disclosure, also have…read morevolunteer for the 'core' group to help out as well). What I like about the CSA is that it gives you a means to support your local organic farm (in this case, Garden of Eve on Long Island, NY) and an opportunity to meet your friends and neighbors and to build up your community together. I've never been much of the cooking type and can't follow a recipe to save my life -- however, through the CSA I've been able to acquaint myself with new and fresh produce and acquire a much better understanding of how availability can change seasonally and by crop. The variety of food you might get in a share on any given time is pretty incredible. Over the course of a season (Spring / Fall / Winter) you're likely to receive a mixed variety of the following: Tomatoes, carrots, potatoes (Idaho, red, purple), sweet potatoes, cabbage, celeriac, daikon, onions, garlic, butternut squash, cucumbers (regular and "lemon"), basil, brussel sprouts, broccoli, radishes, rutabagas, mesclun lettuce, mizuna, mustards, bok choi, escarole, raddichio, scallions, Swiss chard, collards, mustard and other greens. Of course, if you haven't encountered any of these before in your supermarket, part of the real fun is sharing recipes and cooking tips and learning from your fellow CSA members how to prepare them.

If you want excellent, fresh produce, but have no place within walking distance to buy it and you…read morecan't grow it yourself, then a CSA is right for you! I belong to the Briarwood CSA after being part of the KGCSA and the West Harlem CSA. I get my bag of groceries twice a month. I love everything that I get. Because of CSAs, I eat and cook more fruits and vegetables which have helped me in my battle to lose weight. I've met many neighbors through CSA because we have regular get-togethers and we volunteer to help once a season. I also like knowing the folks who are growing my food. Eve (Garden of Eve farm) and her family are good people. I have gone out to the farm on several occasions. It is a lovely drive out on Long Island's north fork.

Great place to find seasonal fruits and vegetables, along with dairy products, honey, and more…read more There are farms from Long Island and the Hudson Valley selling their products here. It takes place every Sunday from 8am-2pm. The vendors are set up next to MacDonald Park off Queens Blvd, and part of the service road and 70th Ave are closed to cars which makes it nice to stroll through. The greenmarket is open year-round, so even in the winter you can still find items like squash, apples, leafy greens, herbs, eggs, and milk.

Cool little farmers market near the post office in Forest Hills,…read more Lots of vendors with seasonal produce and few food trucks and food vendors. Plus the usual suspects in terms of crafts etc. Near subway stops and for me had a cloth donation kiosk which made it much easier for me at least to donate my late sisters clothes

Being a member in a CSA has forced me to include vegetables and fruits in my diet, but the best…read morepart is finding new exotic vegetables that I've never seen before! I run home and start googling the vegetable and recipes. So far I've enjoyed, purple potatoes from Peru, Sun artichokes from the mediterranean, purple tomatillos from Mexico and green eggs from special South American chickens! This is a great experience for me and my daughter to learn about delicious and nutritious new foods! Thanks to their success, they now have another CSA, the Einstein CSA, by Eastchester Rd. also in the Bronx.

One of the best decisions we made as a family, was to become members of this co-op. Worth the price!read more

This will be my second year with Flushing CSA and my 5th with a Golden Earthworm CSA in general. I…read morecan't recommend it enough! Flushing CSA is an easy and affordable way to get local, organic, farm-fresh veggies right in my 'hood. A typical weekly share had 5-7 different types of produce, some regular dietary staples, some weird and delightful. But always top quality and fresh. Having the veggies on hand forces me to eat better. I don't have to think about what to buy or wonder if something is in season or imported, its all just there for me, fresh and at its peak ripeness. And I only need to stock up on pantry staples and some meat (which can be frozen) once in a while, freeing my time and budget from regular grocery shopping, which is great, especially in the summer when my social calendar is bursting!

This is our third year, the CSA's fourth. I can't imagine shopping in a supermarket on a regular…read morebasis. Yuk! My veggies may still have dirt clinging to the roots but no pesticides or GMO. Healthy, real and local. That is what I want. And get.

The historic perspective is better served to you, the reader, directly from the website itself as…read morethere is much to learn. Here is my experience. Entering through the coffee shop, bad -- entering through the lobby, good. It'll make your little adventure begin on a higher note -- reasons are many, just please take my word for it. Six floors up and ten paces ahead, your faced with your first and only decision. Shall we take a right, or shall we take a left? When you don't know where you are going, it really doesn't matter which way you choose. The thick dry straw that cushion your walk keeps the dirt from becoming part of your wardrobe an unwanted souviner not tracked home. Staying on the main thorofare and avoiding non guided excursions towards the roofs edges is a good plan, if you do feel the need to venture, keep watch where your planting your feet. Flower beds sit snug in close proximity to the ground and are closely huddled together leaving them exposed for damage from a slight of step. The Greens family is fully represented, a Ware Rabbits dream come true, I gravitated immediately to the leeks, how I love them so. We purchased many items from the farmstand tgat had little or nothing to do with greens. Sourdough bread, hot sauce, honey, carrots and more all came home with me and will all work their way on to my Sunday menu.

An urban farm in the rooftop of an LIC building! I've been meaning to visit their market since I…read morefound out about it after my first visit to COFFEED. I finally did this summer and what a wonderful thing to have in the city! Come visit them on Saturdays when the market is open and you can walk around freely in the farm. I recommend getting coffee and a snack from downstairs to take it up to the roof and enjoy in view of the city and of this farm. And of course, seasonal produce can be bought here just like other farmers markets. The selection is just limited in comparison. They also have a CSA of you're interested.

It was my first time here and I definitely will be back soon. The farm store was very cozy ans…read morereminder me of a long Island farm. I absolutely loved the donuts . I loved in how they had apples that was not mass produced it was apples was from Hudson Valley farm. Their strawberry were very sweet and delicious. I highly recommend coming here.

Enjoyable pumpkin picking experience at Stokes Farm. Enjoyed the tractor ride and the staff were…read morevery friendly/knowledgeable. Small shop inside with fresh vegetables. There's an ice cream section where you can get an apple cider donut and shake. Very good! Small and family run farm. Nice for a quiet fall outing.

This farm is absolutely gorgeous. All the fruit is organic…read more They serve pizzas made straight from a pizza oven, perfect lemonade, elote & churros, roasted corn. There was a variety of assorted vegetables and fruits. U-pick berries, 10$ a qt. Gold raspberries, blackberries, raspberries. I think I missed blueberry season. The employees were truly one of the best parts however, as everyone was super friendly and helpful. Prices were very reasonable, and, it was a great time to be had. Would 100% recommend, this is the one of those farms we all truly need to frequent & support on Long Island

My family had such an outstanding experience at Thera Farms. First, parking was easy and the…read moregrounds were neat, and clear what was where. There were you pick berries, seating areas with shade, a cafe with a Farmstand and a playground for young kids. The vibe was a toddler mom's dream to come here and not need to go all the way out east. The staff were so incredibly nice and friendly. The you pick area was perfect because it wasn't miles long but plenty to choose from. There was a washing station to wash and eat your fruit. I also highly recommend their lemonades. This is now my go to spot for you pick and a nice farm experience.

Not enough words to describe the Atmosphere, Service and Food! Absolutely my favorite place in the…read moreHudson Valley. A hidden gem of a place. Went for dinner on my Birthday a few years back as a surprise. My birthday is 2 days before Christmas so you can only imagine the lights and decor were amazing! Went back for brunch on our Anniversary in March, equally amazing!! The food is spot on every time! Farm fresh and made to perfection from start to finish! Beautiful farm stand and market place during the season as well. Two thumbs up from me - if I had more thumbs I would give them

This place is tucked away in what feels like the middle of a forest, which gives it a charming,…read moresecluded vibe. Parking is limited, but once you arrive, the property is absolutely adorable with its farm setting and beautiful flowers. The service was friendly, attentive, and one of the highlights of our visit. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh, locally grown ingredients, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, almost every dish we ordered was incredibly salty. I love well seasoned food, but this was just too much. They definitely need to ease up on the salt because it overpowered the fresh ingredients. I would recommend to the chef - calm down on the salt please!!! The standout dish for our group was the hot honey pizza--it was absolutely delicious and the one item I'd happily order again. One small downside that caught me off guard was the bathroom. It was so dark that it was difficult to see anything. Overall, it's a beautiful spot with great service and a charming atmosphere!

I'm wrapping up a second year with this CSA and I'm definitely signing up for another one. I'm a…read morewhole-foods, plant based eater so a CSA that has a large share of organic fruits and vegetables for often time 60-70% of the price of a farmer's market is definitely worth it for me. If you don't eat as many vegetables as me, and it's just one person, I'd recommend the small share or you'll have a very full fridge before you're able to use everything. Also, nice little bonus for environmentalists and people who try to limit food waste, any food left over from the pick-up gets donated to the food shelter at the location where distribution is. They also have a composting bin that you can compost things from home or the parts of your produce you maybe don't want... *ahem* radish leaves *ahem*. Anyway, it's a good CSA!

This CSA is coming to a close for the year. It enjoyed the experience, but I won't be signing up…read moreagain. The produce just wan't that great. It's from Hepworth Farms in NY, which is organic. For whatever reason, the tomatoes were almost always rotten, and other produce went bad much faster than what their counterparts at Whole Foods. In fact, I saw tomatoes on sale at Whole Foods from the same exact farm, and they looked much better. Does Hepworth give the CSA the bottom of the barrel? The shares had very little variation. I frequently found myself at the supermarket buying different vegetables. Also, half shares were not truly half shares - almost every week the full share got veggies not included in the half share. Very frustrating. I cannot stress this enough, there were so many obnoxious emails! In addition to the always-late weekly update, expect non-stop emails harassing you to volunteer. If more volunteers are needed, they should require more than the 2 or 3 days stated, instead of pathetically begging everyone all the time.