When we decided to join a CSA, we chose this one because of its convenient location and pick-up…read moretimes. We're sure happy we did! For the past four years we've been enjoying long seasons (mid-May to mid-November) of high quality, fresh vegetables, and trying out many varieties of salad greens, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, cole crops and radishes. The small share is more than enough for two adults. John and Thera are community-minded, always welcoming, sharing their knowledge and inviting members to participate. Somehow they manage to find time send out periodic newsletters to update us on recent improvements on the farm, the impact of the weather on various crops, and about the new baby goats. We're looking forward to the new season!

I look forward to going every week to the farm. I can't wait to see what surprises are waiting for…read moreme to take home. Everything is fresh, straight from the field, no pesticides, no chemicals:) John and family are very friendly and knowledgeable about the vegetables. I have learned quite a few things including recipes. Our share is always big enough to feed the two of us. Sometimes I have extras that I freeze. You will not regret joining this CSA!

This place was great! I was visiting a friend and she suggesting checking it out, and boy am I glad…read moreshe did. You pay for a basket and then hop on a bus to go pick the peaches! There are a couple stops to choose from, depending on the type of peaches you want. Afterwards, you hop back on the bus to the farmers market. They have a TON of local treats, drinks, and items to purchase. And the apple cider donuts are great too! Such a fun little day trip, and very family friendly.

So we have been to orchards all over the region for apple picking, pumpkin picking and the…read moreoccasional event. Of all of them we really like Highland due to the age of our kids 1& 3. It is: 1- very manageable for this age 2- parking is reasonable 3- the place is big but not huge like a Linvilla 4- the people are very nice 5- apple cider doughnuts, I mean yum! 6- there is a small far market. Again manageable 7- there is a snack stand/ a little more than that. 8- they have animals for the kids to feed 9- they have a playground great for kids probably up to 8ish 10- they bring in vendors and merchants from the outside including breweries, distillers and food for the big weekends. This is a perfect morning or afternoon for the family. Two thumbs up for sure!

Vegetable CSA fro mid June through October. Pick-ups based on share size and sign up. Has a…read morerelationship with a local orchard for a fruit share. Other items such as honey, eggs, and meat can be purchased for a bit more.

I have been a Philly foodworks customer for over three years now and it was the best decision I…read morehave ever made. I was in the market for local produce, non gmo and organic. The quality is unmatched and when I say you can taste the difference I mean. I had never tasted carrots as fresh or potato's with so much flavor. Things you don't realize when you are used to big box store imported low quality produce. It's also a huge relief to not have to worry every time there is a new listeria recall on items. This was huge for me during the cucumber and tomato's recalls two summers ago as I was pregnant and would only eat produce from Phillyfoodworks. I also appreciate the variety of other options they provide. The fresh pasta is delicious and Im a huge fan of the chicken sausages. The customer service is also great and very responsive. It's also nice to know you are supporting the community and with it receiving top notch quality items. Lastly they deliver! It is super convenient and just makes life easier.

I really enjoyed getting my produce from Philly Foodworks while living in Philadelphia. I went for…read morethe subscription box and it was almost always full of a variety of perfectly ripe fruits and veggies. Once in a while I would get something that was not as fresh, but it was very rare. Philly Foodworks is unique among csa-type distributors because they have a full online grocery store you can shop from, whether you're getting a produce box or not. I was able to get almost all of my groceries each week from Philly Foodworks with their numerous options. If you shop around, you can find really affordable items as well. Subscriptions for eggs, dairy, and meat offer further discounts. In general, I ended up spending as much, or a tad less, than I would for the same items from an actual grocery store. I only ever shopped online, but I believe they also have a store front you can go to if that option is better for you. They deliver right to your doorstep for a small fee and the actual process of getting groceries/subscriptions was always a breeze. The quality of the food cannot be overstated. Once you go direct from the farm, it's hard to go back to the tasteless big-box grocery store produce. The eggs and milk were also amazing, as was the beef. Last but not least, they're a great organization with increasing access, sustainability, and regenerative farming practices at the root of everything they do.

Currently three weeks into our summer CSA and we have been so very impressed by this organization…read more Their mission is solid and their commitment to education and organic farming can be seen in every person who devotes their time to this farm. We've enjoyed picking our own peas, flowers, and berries so far this season. Our two children have enjoyed being able to pick produce right from the field and the ability to learn about the creatures that live in the fields as well. Would recommend this organization to everyone.

From the owner: The farm is a Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA) that provides weekly harvested food…read morethat is grown without chemicals. We practice sustainable growing that enriches the soil and produces food that is more nutritious, tastes better, and lasts longer!

I love Crawford Organics! What amazing people. The produce we have been getting the past 5 years…read morehas always been top quality. We have tried a few other CSA's and although some are more flashy with huge offerings of "extras", we never had the overall quality found with this CSA. We were so impressed that we have hosted a drop site for the past few seasons and it just works out so well and everyone is super friendly. It looks like they are updating their systems for the Summer 2016 season to offer the customer more choice and feedback (custom ordering?). Something to definitely check out. We also can supplement with more of their produce at our favorite stand (Country Lane Poultry & Produce Thurs-Sat) at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market in Reading. http://www.crawfordorganics.com/

We switched to Crawford Organics after a season with Greensgrow. It is an all-organic,…read morefamily-operated CSA that delivers to a couple of locations in Philly. We've picked up at Bodhi Coffee on Headhouse as well as Sweet Freedom Bakery during two separate seasons. What we've loved: wonderful organic produce, on-time delivery with flexible pick-up (Sweet Freedom would hold our box until the next day when we needed), wonderful newletters with pictures and recipes, and a knowledgeable response to customer inquiries. Also, we really enjoyed the dried goods that came in our box sometimes: popcorn, cornbread mix, and a dried tomato thing that rehydrated into a delicious pesto. What could be better: More variety. We got so many potatoes and sweet potatoes that we had to constantly give half away. We got lettuce (a head or two) every week, so I had to get really creative with recipes (btw, Lettuce Soup is delicious!). However, the website says that the Crawford family would like to continue adding more crops, so I suspect that this will improve as they diversify the farm. Fewer Herbs. The herbs were a nice touch, but the portions were too large. I really struggled to use as much cilantro as was given to us, even though I put it in everything AND froze some. Same for other herbs - plenty to use, to freeze, or to dry, but really could be smaller bunches in order to be enjoyed fresh. Discount for Returners. We missed the Early Bird discount because we thought we were moving and hence couldn't renew right away. It would have been nice to get a "second season" discount as a gesture for loyalty. I would (and have!) recommend this CSA to anyone looking for organic, affordable produce in Philly. If you haven't ever tried a CSA before, you can confidently try this one!

The quality, quantity, choices are very poor. I asked to cancel my membership but they said, "NO"…read morerefunds as I have signed the contract by which I agreed to share the risk..., risk of having poor services! The idea is great, but obviously the company cannot handle the number of customers they got this year.

I really want to give five stars because I love the idea of community supported agriculture (CSA),…read morebut I feel like there are other farms that provide more bang for your buck. Living Hope CSA is great because they have a close drop off location to my house, and I like supporting local farms which provide us weekly fresh organic produce free of fertilizers and pesticides. The vegetables (and fruit such as tomatoes) are DELICIOUS, but I think other CSAs give more produce each week. (We compared what we got to what our friends get from other CSAs that also do 6 items for a small share.) At one point during the summer, Living Hope CSA did email all its members to say sorry about the quality of vegetables since the weather has been hot, but I think it would have been nice if they offered credit back or a discount for future farm shares. One thing I like about this CSA is that you can pick from a list of what you will be receiving each week. (The other CSA I am comparing to does not let you pick each week.) Unfortunately, by giving the option of choice, sometimes they run out of the popular items and you get a random item instead. That's okay, but sometimes you will receive out of season vegetables. For example, I received potatoes in the middle of summer (tiny potatoes in a tiny portion). I did order potatoes later in the fall though, and they were great. Save the cool season vegetables for the cool season!

I love Hungry Harvest! A few friends of mine signed up for their service, and always raved about…read moreit, but I had a Community Supported Agriculture farm share, so I never looked into it further. Then the pandemic hit. My CSA had to find another avenue to fulfill their quota, since workplaces shut down and they could no longer support the hub-site pick-up model. I signed up for Hungry Harvest in a panic, not knowing how I would get food on my table, and I am SO GLAD I DID! HH has been fantastic! The quality of their produce is excellent. I love the flexibility of their customization option. I love the marketplace add-ons. I love having eggs delivered to my door every week. I love all the OPTIONS they provide me with. PLUS, I feel like a real do-gooder knowing I am helping reduce food waste. I am so grateful for the assurance of having a box of food delivered to my door every week. The delivery has been spot-on. The customer service is excellent. Honestly, I am over the moon about Hungry Harvest! THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO!!

I signed up partially because of a free delivery promo. Never received the free delivery. Did…read morereceive the delivery that I was charged $37 for, which frankly was about $12 worth of produce. Trying to cancel now.

I just joined this CSA this year and I've been so pleased with my membership! They send out great…read moreemails every week telling you how the farm is progressing and explaining why you'll be getting the produce that you get in your box. For example, it was colder at the start of this season, which led to more greens but when it warmed up, they explained that the greens would slow down. Their newsletter even includes recipes and information about what they do with excess produce - (hand over their fields to the Maryland Food Bank for gleaning!). I can't wait to see what the fall brings. The price has been extremely reasonable for the amount of organic produce we've received and we have trouble using up a whole share before the next one arrives. We've definitely received some things that I wouldn't have purchased by choice (kohlrabi), but the stuff we love (tomatoes, zucchini, and cukes) has been delicious!