Frequently Asked Questions About CSAs
 Can we share a share?
One share is designated to one household, and we encourage each household to purchase their own share. This household receives all CSA mailings and is responsible for payment. If the share is consistently too large for your household, you can fill your bag less full, knowing that we donate the daily surplus to local food pantries, women’s shelters and the elderly.
Is Tangerini’s Farm CSA organic?
At Tangerini Farms CSA, Green manures and legume cover crops are planted to fix nitrogen, build soil organic matter, and prevent erosion. Seeds are organic when available, with inclusion of heirloom and open pollinated varieties. We control pests primarily through the use of crop rotations, biological insecticides, mechanical and hand weeding, and cultural practices such as the use of row covers and trap crops.
 Our practices are guided by the National Organic Standards and by our own goals for achieving a sustainable system. Because the CSA farmers and crew have personal interactions and relationships with the shareholders, we find it an unnecessary step to apply for, or pay the expenses of, federal organic certification. We invite all shareholders and farm visitors to spend a day with us, walk through our fields and check out our compost - come see for yourself how we farm. Let's keep it local!
Does the farm offer any delivered shares?
All CSA shares are picked up by the shareholders at the farm in Millis. We encourage you to share the responsibility of picking up with someone in your area
Can we purchase other products through the CSA?
We are looking to offer in the future, other, locally grown products through the CSA, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, apples, honey, milk and meat.
How much produce is a share?
Enough food should be in a share to feed a family of four, or two people who love to cook. We offer a “Mix and Match” system whereby you take only the items you want for that week. Invariably, one or several crops each week will be in short supply, and will be "limited" in the share that week.
What crops are grown?
In all, we grow close to 120 varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. Since each variety has it own season, all varieties will not be available every week, but you will have a fantastic selection most weeks. See our Sample Harvest Calendar for more specifics.
Can I sign up online?
Yes, you can register for your share, and even make your payments through our website. Click here to register online.
Can I make my installment payments online?
Yes, you can also make your installment payments online. Click here to go directly to the payment page, and type in the amount of your payment. Then click submit!
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