CSAs connect farmers and consumers in a partnership creating an alternative, locally-based economic model of agriculture and food distribution. In such a partnership CSA members buy a share in the farm at the beginning of the season and then receive a weekly box of farm goods throughout the growing season. CSAs help farmers by providing income early in the season when startup costs are high, and by guaranteeing a market for the farmer’s produce. In return, members receive a regular supply of fresh, nutritious produce grown in an ecologically sustainable way. Additionally, we often host several CSA-exclusive U-pick sessions throughout the season.

Produce CSA

The UBC Farm CSA program provides members of the UBC campus and broader community with a weekly box of fresh, healthy, local, organic produce grown locally at the UBC Farm.

Program Duration

The program typically starts mid-June and runs until the end of October. However, the start and end dates may vary by one or two weeks due to seasonal variations. Regardless of the start date, the program will run for 20 weeks.

CSA 2026 program dates: June 9 – October 24

Pick-up Days and Times

At the UBC Farm Tuesdays (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) or on Saturdays (9:30 am to 12:30 pm – NEW!). Please note that a multi-vendor farmers’ market occurs simultaneously with our Saturday pickup hours. During registration, members commit to one pick-up day for the entire season. Members need to bring their own bags/baskets/containers to bring their produce home. Please reach out to us if you’re expecting to miss picking up your share, we strongly encourage you to arrange for someone else to pick up your share for you.

Please note that we do not have the capacity to allow for other alternate pick-up times, nor are we able to hold your share until the next available pick-up day. Refunds will not be issued for missed pick-up.

Cost

$675 membership for the season, which equates to $33.75 value produce share per week over a 20 week season. Online debit or credit card payment for the CSA Program is due at the time of registration. The payment is 80% refundable up until April 15, and non-refundable thereafter.

Program Registration:

Registration status: Registration is now open to the general public! Please only register and pay for the day that you’re intending to pickup your produce for 20 weeks in the season. The registration form will close once all spots in the program has been filled.

Click here for register for Tuesday pickup.

Click here for register for Saturday pickup.

Waitlist

Please click here to sign up for our CSA program waitlist. You will be notified by email when a spot becomes available. If you were not contacted this year, your spot on the waitlist will automatically roll over for our season next year.

What’s in a weekly share?

The variety of the box will change week to week as we progress through the season. Each week consists of 5 to 9 items, enough for two people who eat a lot of vegetables. You can expect to receive more items in the late summer when more varieties are available. Please keep in mind we only grow three types of fruits (strawberries, blueberries, and apples), all of which have brief harvest windows. The program will introduce you to lesser known veggies, as well as familiar favorites.

Wondering what to cook? Get inspired with a few CSA recipes.