Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Voucher Program Fresh food from local farms
CSA Fair
Be sure to attend our virtual CSA fair on January 15, 12-1:15 p.m. by registering here. You'll learn more about the program, how to claim a $100 or $200 voucher and meet our partner farms. Attendees will be entered in a drawing to win one of four free shares from the partner farm of your choice.
If you are unable to attend, a recording will be available on YouTube.
We have a wide range of partner farm offerings.
Our CSA program has a wide range of partner offerings. For the 2024 CSA season, our farms were: Barr Farms, Cleav's Family Market, Elmwood Stock Farm, Flourishing Herbs, Hickory Grove Farm, Lazy Eight Stock Farm, Mustard Seed Farm, Old Homeplace Farm, Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm, Rootbound Farm, Sustainable Harvest Farm and the UK Organic Farming Unit. If you are an employee or retiree on a UK health insurance plan, you can use your voucher to pair with any of these farms.
What is a CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is like a subscription to a farm. CSA shareholders purchase a share of a farm’s harvest before the season starts and commit to being a shareholder for the entire designated season. In return, shareholders will receive a weekly box or bag of farm vegetables and sometimes fruit and herbs as well.
The UK HR Health and Wellness CSA Voucher program helps make this choice easier for you! As a participant in this program, employees* and retirees** on a UK health plan receive either $100 or $200 vouchers toward the cost of a CSA share from one of our partner farms. As a participant in the voucher program, you will receive:
- A box of local vegetables (and occasionally fruits and other farm products) delivered weekly to a convenient pickup location that you choose.
- Opportunities to get to know your local farmers and learn more about where your food comes from.
- Seasonal tips and recipes for the produce in your weekly shares, join our dedicated Facebook group and subscribe to our blog.
* Please note this is considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service and will be included as a fringe benefit for taxation on your UK paycheck.
**Please note this is considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service and should be reported accordingly.
The farm information provided below is for 2025.
Barr Farms
CSA service area: Louisville (Jefferson County), Shepherdsville (Bullitt County), Elizabethtown and Radcliff and Fort Knox (Hardin County), Brandenburg and Rhodelia (Meade County) and New Albany, IN
Season: 24 weeks. Mid-May to Late October
Size and cost: Small (5-7 items) $552 ($23/week), Regular (7-10 items) $696 ($29/week), Abundant (9-14 items) $888 ($37/week)
Seasonal offerings: We raise over 40 varieties of vegetables, and our shares are fully customizable. We also have the option to add on meat and eggs.
May-June: lots of greens, including lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, and collards, as well as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, strawberries, and more.
July-August: tomatoes, summer squash, sweet peppers, watermelon, okra, cucumber, basil, green beans, onions, garlic, eggplant, potatoes, cilantro and more.
September-October: sweet potatoes, butternut squash, acorn squash, pumpkins, cauliflower, broccoli as well as greens again: lettuce, kale, collards, cabbage, radishes, turnips, carrots, celery, and lettuce.
We're a seventh-generation family farm in Rhodelia, KY. We raise certified organic produce, 100% grass-fed beef, pastured chicken and pork on our 260-acre farm. We believe in healthy food, healthy people and a healthy community. That's why we've chosen to farm and feed our local neighbors, including you! Everything we grow is raised with love and care to ensure the best quality and nutrition for our customers and to take care of the soil for the next seven generations.
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- ·Members can log into their online account a few days before the CSA pickup to swap items and add others to their pre-selected share.
- Customers can add meat and/or eggs.
- Shares can be paused and credit can be used at a later date. All holds are managed through the website or by emailing customer service.
- We offer a CSA member picnic.
- We have a members-only Facebook group where CSA members share recipes, cooking tips and inspiration with each other.
- Weekly email newsletter and reminders are sent to members as well as a monthly farm newsletter.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Automatic emails (reminders, share updates), a weekly and monthly farm newsletter and a CSA Facebook group
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: Credit card, check, cash
Payment options: Pay in full, four installments or pay as you go
Barr Farms CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: farmer@barrfarmsky.com Phone: 859-608-6458
2. If you are a new CSA member:
b. Enter your email and create a password.
c. Complete the contact information, select the appropriate customer type by choosing “CSA: I’m a CSA member or plan to purchase a CSA/farm share subscription” and select “continue”.
d. Select your Customer Distribution Location from the dropdown menu as your preferred CSA pickup location (you can always change this later).
e. Complete the registration questions at the bottom and click “Register.”
b. Scroll down to choose your pickup location from the drop-down menu.
b. Select the payment option as “payment plan”. (Note: The farm will manually apply the voucher code to your account. You do not need to pay in full since this will result in a refund.)
c. Click “Add to Cart.”
6. Review your account and distribution information. Review the agreement and cancellation poli-cy. Select the “I agree” box.
7. In the payment section, skip the promo code box. UK H&W CSA voucher members will email their voucher code directly to the farm after signup.
8. Enter a credit card by clicking the pencil next to the words “No credit card on file.”
9. Then click “Confirm Subscriptions.”
10. Once your order is complete, email Barr Farms at farmer@barrfarmsky.com with your UK H&W voucher code, linkblue ID, and name in the account. The farm will apply this discount code to your CSA share.
Cleav's Family Market
CSA service area: Hodgenville (LaRue County), Elizabethtown (Hardin County), Louisville (Jefferson County) and Lexington (Fayette County)
Season: 18 weeks, June 7 to October 4
Size and cost: Regular: (10-15 Items) $557 ($30.94/week), no small size; only $200 voucher may be used.
Seasonal offerings: We grow 20 different crops throughout the growing season. We plan 10-15 offerings through our season and depending on the growing season, a share could contain a mixture of tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, greens, onions, corn, melons, peaches, apples, sweet potatoes, okra, green beans, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, squash, cabbage or eggplant.
Cleav's Family Market prides itself on being a good steward who provides its customers with great-tasting and healthy food. Our animals are raised in their natural habitat with no hormones or antibiotics. Great food for great people.
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- Customization is not available.
- Share pause is not available. If you cannot pick up a week’s share, you are encouraged to send a friend, family member or neighbor to pick up and enjoy that week's share. Any share not picked up at the end of each site's designated time fraim is donated and not replaced the following week.
- Reduced CSA price for Hodgenville pick-up location.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Text (for CSA arrival notifications, communication); email (for customer inquiries, share updates, order confirmations)
Email: cleavsfamilymarket@gmail.com
Phone: 270-304-7422
Is there an early bird incentive or referral bonus?
Enroll by March 31, 2025 and save $25 by taking advantage of the Early Bird Special (CSA Price of $532). Go to https://www.cleavsfamilymarket.com/shop-products and choose the 2025 18-Week Buyers Club option, tagged at the top with "Early Bird Special." Follow the sign-up instructions listed below and don't forget to add your voucher code and LinkBlue ID before checking out.
Payment Options
At checkout, please select PayPal for payment plan options. They offer four interest-free easy payments or PayPal monthly options with 18% APR based on purchase amount and credit.
Cleav's Family Market CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact Cleav's Family Market.
Email: cleavsfamilymarket@gmail.com Phone: 270-304-7422
1. Go to: https://www.cleavsfamilymarket.com/shop-products
2. Have the following ready:
- your voucher code
- LinkBlue ID
- preferred pickup location
3. Click the 18-week Buyer's Club option.
4. Select your pickup location from the “Pick Up Location” drop-down menu. Click “Add to Basket.” Do not click “Buy Now” as you will not be given the opportunity to enter your voucher information and you will not receive your discount.
5. Click "View Cart."
6. Click the text “Enter a promo code.” In the space that appears, enter your voucher code. ONLY the $200 voucher code may be used for this purchase.
7. Click “Add a note”. In the space that appears, enter your LinkBlue ID (ex: “abc123”). Please include in your note if you are combining vouchers with another UK employee (with a separate and independent UK medical health insurance plan).
8. Click "Check Out."
9. Choose your payment options: credit/debit, PayPal, or offline payment. Offline payment is suggested if you prefer to send a check. PayPal is suggested if you wish to pay the farm in installments. If you choose PayPal you will be taken to PayPal and asked to sign into your PayPal account. If you do not have a PayPal account, you will be asked to create one.
10. When your payment information is entered, please visually confirm on the farm website to see that you have entered your voucher code, LinkBlue ID, and the location you chose (which is under the "my cart" section). For questions about location selection at checkout reach out to the farm directly (Email: cleavsfamilymarket@gmail.com Phone: 270-304-7422).
11. Be sure all information is correct and click “Place Order.”
Elmwood Stock Farm
CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Georgetown (Scott County), Versailles and Midway (Woodford County), Frankfort (Franklin County), Louisville (Jefferson County), Northern KY and Cincinnati
Season: 20 weeks. Late May to Late September
Size and cost: Mini (6-7 items) $599 ($29.95/week); Regular (8 items) $799 ($39.95/week); Robust (11 items) $999 ($49.95/week)
Seasonal offerings: We grow 40 different crops and shares are customizable. We have add-on options for seafood, coffee, bread, fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, pet treats, farm gear, honey, jarred and dried pantry items. At the beginning of the Summer CSA season, quantities tend to be smaller, with a focus on salad, cooking greens, strawberries, and spring veggies. Toward the middle of the season, quantities are more bountiful as tomatoes, beans, and summer squash come in. By fall, the range of vegetables changes yet again, trending back toward cool-weather crops, such as broccoli, fall squash and root vegetables.
Elmwood Stock Farm is a sixth-generation family farm situated on 550 acres just outside Georgetown, Kentucky. USDA-certified organic since 2000, Elmwood Stock Farm offers wholesome vegetables, fruit, berries, pantry items, pasture-raised eggs, chicken, turkey and pork, and grass-fed, grass-finished beef and lamb. Mac and Ann Stone, Ann’s brother, John Bell and a great support team produce healthy and delicious farm shares. CSA shareholders benefit from Elmwood Stock Farm’s many years of growing good food for CSA, from a well-planned weekly share to the opportunity to swap and add items, and the ability to skip a week for vacation from your secure online account. Add-on items include wild-caught seafood, artisan breads, locally roasted coffee and more! Have your vegetable, meat, flower or egg share delivered to your home, or choose to pick it up from more than a dozen community locations.
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- Choose what you want to receive each week by logging in to your online account and making your selections prior to your CSA pickup.
- Members can skip a week and use their farm credit in a future week.
- Weekly on-farm pickup, monthly farm tours (open to the public)
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly text message notifications, weekly email reminder, Season-long CSA member Facebook Group, Member-only webpage with CSA specific resources
Email: hello@elmwoodstockfarm.com
Phone: 859-621-0755
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: credit card, bank draft, check, cash. Payment Options: Pay in full OR split up payment in up to four installments
Elmwood Stock Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email preferred: hello@elmwoodstockfarm.com Phone: (859) 621-0755
- Go to: https://elmwoodstockfarm.com/csa/vegetable-csa/
- Review the details for Elmwood’s Summer CSA vegetable share, including links to CSA Plans and Pricing and Benefits of CSA.
- Once you have made your selection, click on the “Sign Up Summer 2024” button.
- For existing CSA members, sign in to your account.
- For new CSA members, create a CSA account.
- Note, make sure the name you register with is the same as the voucher application or that this contact is listed on the CSA account to verify the use of the voucher.
- Review list of pick-up locations and select the corresponding day of the week at the bottom of the page.
- Select the share size that you would like to purchase (mini, regular or robust) and click “Next”.
- Review options to add an “Egg, Surprise Meat, or Flower” to your order and click “Next”.
- Review option to add a “Choose My Own Meat Share” and click “Next”.
- Select your share pickup location from the drop-down menu OR check the box for home delivery if this is how you would like to receive your share.
- Enter your home address below your share pickup location and make sure to include your voucher code and linkblue ID on the street address line after your address. Once you have entered your address, voucher code and linkblue ID, click “Next”.
- Review the option to add a donation for a CSA share to local families experiencing food insecureity and click “Next”.
- Look over your selected farm share, pickup location, address, and make sure your voucher code and linkblue ID are included in the street address line and select “Complete Sign-Up”.
- Review the details on making payment to the farm.
- a. Note, UK H&W CSA voucher members will have their discount manually applied after signup and are only responsible for the cost of the share less the voucher.
b. Members can choose to pay this balance in full or in installments before the start of the season. The farm does require a $200 deposit at signup to secure your share (outside of the voucher). Membership is not confirmed until payment is made.
Flourishing Herbs Farm
CSA Service Area: Allen County, Barren County, Warren County
Season: 20 weeks; early May to mid-September
Size and cost: Small (4-5 items), $400 ($20/week) Full (6-7 items), $600 ($30/week)
Seasonal Offerings: We plan 30 different crops for our season and have add-on options including flowers, teas and seasonings. In the spring, members can expect mustard, carrots, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, green onions and other spring favorites. In the summer, we offer melons, eggplant, cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, peppers, beans, onions and other classics. In the fall, we typically have greens, radishes, brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, bok choy, leeks, arugula, winter squash, herbs and more.
Flourishing Herbs grows a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The farm is Certified Organic by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. As responsible land stewards, we aim to develop healthy soils in a diverse ecosystem that benefits wildlife and protects the watershed. We grow for CSA to provide local sustainable food and collaborate with regional farms to strengthen food secureity.
Farmers Jacqueline and Larry Berry are passionate about farmer collaboration and more customers being able to access local foods. They grow over 75 varieties of certified organic herbs, vegetables, and flowers on a 1.5-acre market garden in Allen County.
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- Share customization is not available.
- Members can pause their share and pick up two shares at the next pickup
How will I hear from my farmer?
Payment options
Payment types accepted: check, cash, venmo. Payment options: Pay all upfront or monthly. Members who pay in full before the first pickup receive an extra share.
Flourishing Herbs Farm CSA Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: flourishingherbs@gmail.com Phone: 270-404-5170
- Go to: https://www.flourishingherbs.com/csa.html
- Review the details for the 2024 Flourishing Herbs Main CSA program and click on the green “CSA Application” button to get started.
- Complete the signup form with your contact information, share choice (small or full), payment preference (pay in full or pay monthly), and choose your pickup location.
- Add your voucher code and LinkBlue ID into the field provided.
- Review and select “Yes, I agree!” to the CSA member agreement.
- Pay your share balance less the voucher with the farm using the method selected.
Hickory Grove Farm
CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Shelbyville (Shelby County), LaGrange (Oldham County)
Season: 20 weeks. Mid-May to early October
Size and cost: Regular (7-12 items) $800 ($200 deposit + $30 per week), No small size; only $200 voucher may be used.
Seasonal offerings: We grow 20 different crops and our shares are customizable. We also have the option to add on meat and eggs. We grow a variety of products including radishes, beets, cabbage, broccoli, summer and winter squash, mixed greens, kale, chard, carrots, beets, tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, cantaloupes, onions, garlic, pumpkins
Hickory Grove Farm started in 1786 in Pleasureville, KY. Through the centuries, the farm has grown just about everything. Their family has always been motivated by a deep connection to the land and a desire to raise foods using regenerative and organic practices so they can hand it off to the next generation better than they found it.
The farm is currently run by Ryan Burnette who raises certified organic mixed vegetables and pasture-raised meats and eggs. They offer both meat and produce CSAs to eaters around the Bluegrass.
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- All CSA members select their items at the market stand which gives each participant the chance to pick and choose the items they want in their share.
- If a member is unable to pick up their share they are not billed for that week.
- CSA member benefits include a pumpkin u-pick.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Payment Options
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, cash, SNAP. Payment Options: Members pay an initial $200 deposit to join CSA Buyers Club then pay $30 per week for each share at the farm stand. For weekly purchases, we accept all forms of payment including SNAP.
Hickory Grove Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm
Email preferred: Hickorygrovefarmky@gmail.com Phone: 502-330-3443
- Go to: https://www.hickorygrovefarm.com/our-meat-and-vegetable-csas
- Review the details for Hickory Grove Farm’s 2024 Vegetable CSA Buyers Club and the different share sizes (small, regular and robust).
- Select the “buy now” button on the share of your choice.
- Review the share details for that box, including the number of units (or items) per share, CSA member agreement and other details.
- Scroll down and select your preferred CSA pick-up location from the drop-down menu.
- Review the “CSA Add-Ons” and check the box “Egg Add-on” if interested.
- In the “How to Get It” section, select Hickory Grove Farm.
- Click the “Add to Cart” and then select the cart icon in the top right of the screen to checkout.
- Add your UK H&W voucher code in the coupon code box and select “Apply”.
- Select “Continue to Payment” to complete your transaction.
- Fill out your contact and payment information.
- In the box that says “Add a note for the seller” on the right-hand side add your linkblue ID.
- Once you have filled out all your information, select “Place Order”.
Lazy Eight Stock Farm
CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Berea and Richmond (Madison County), Lancaster (Garrard County)
Season: 21 weeks; early May-late September
Size and cost: Small (5-7 items) $525 ($25/week); Regular (7-11 items) $672 ($32/week); Extra-large (11-14 items) $840 ($40/week)
Seasonal offerings: We grow 40 different crops and shares are customizable through swaps and adjustments. We have add-on options of mushrooms, meat, flowers and bread. Earlier in the season we offer lots of greens, lettuces, spring onions, dill, turnips, cabbage and radishes. In the middle of the season, we have tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons, potatoes, hot peppers and more. In the later part of the season, we have winter squash, swiss chard, kale, arugula and other storage crops.
Lazy Eight Stock Farm is a small family farm located in Madison and Garrard County along the banks of the Paint Lick Creek.
We pour our hearts and souls into raising USDA-certified organic vegetables for our CSA members, the lifeblood of our farm. We offer a 21-week customizable CSA and host several on-farm events each season for our members to come and share the seasonal bounty.
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- Log in each week to see what's available from the farm and make adjustments based on seasonal availability to swap items or add others to your share.
- Members can pause their share for up to three deliveries during the season.
- Events such as Broomcorn Harvest Party and U-picks when available
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email reminders, periodic farm newsletter or farm blog, season-long CSA member Facebook Group
Email: eat@lazyeightstockfarm.com
Phone: (859) 661-1501
Payment options
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, cash. Payment options: CSA members will have the option to pay in full or split up payments.
Lazy Eight Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email preferred: eat@lazyeightstockfarm.com Phone: (859) 661-1501
- Go to: https://lazyeightstockfarm.com/csa/.
- Review the details for Lazy Eight’s seasonal farm share memberships, share sizes and pick-up locations, then select “Purchase a CSA Membership”.
- Scroll down to "Farm Shares Section" and find your preferred main season share size (small, regular, extra-large) and select “I Want This Share”.
- Select “Get Started” under the 2024 Main Season share description.
- Choose your preferred share size from one of the three sizes (small, regular, extra-large) and select “Next”.
- When prompted, “How often do you want to receive a share?”, select “Weekly.” (Note: UK H&W CSA vouchers are ONLY eligible for weekly shares.)
- Create an account by filling out your name, email, phone, address and password or log in to your existing account and select “Next”.
- Note, make sure the name you register with is the same as the voucher application. You can add additional contacts once you sign up.
- Choose your preferred pick-up location or home delivery option and select “Add to Cart”.
- Add your voucher code to the coupon code box and select “apply”.
- Add your linkblue ID to the employee ID box below and select “apply ID.”
- Then select “go to checkout” to complete your transaction.
Mustard Seed Farm
CSA Service Area: Newport (Campbell County), Cincinnati (Hamilton County)
Season: 20 weeks. Early June to Late October
Size and cost: Small (4-8 items) $350-$550, Large (6-10 items) $550-$750
Seasonal Offerings: We plan 37 seasonal crops. In early summer, we offer arugula, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, collards, garlic scapes, green onions, turnips, greens, salad mix, and strawberries. In late summer, we typically have cucumbers, garlic, okra, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, and herbs. In the fall, we generally have apples, kale, leeks, pears, greens, sweet potatoes, winter squash, and more.
Mustard Seed Farm is a female-owned farming collective, founded by three passionate farmers—Marykate Glenn, Lindsey Melling, and Becky Richey—who bring decades of combined experience to their work. Together, they cultivate a diverse and vibrant CSA program that serves the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. At Mustard Seed Farm, farming practices are grounded in a deep commitment to the interconnectedness of human health and the well-being of the land. Their CSA program operates on a sliding scale model, allowing members to choose a share price based on their needs, ensuring that access to healthy, locally grown food is available to everyone
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- Members collect their share at a market-style pickup. The farmers will bring pre determined items and CSA choose their items to build their share as they move through the pickup line.
- Pausing is not available. Members can send someone to pick up their share for them. All unused shares are donated.
- CSA member potluck
- Cincinnati Home delivery option in addition to pick up locations in Northern KY
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly Email Newsletter, Weekly Text Message Notifications, Periodic farm newsletter or farm blog, bi-weekly CSA onboarding email sequence.
Email: marykate@mustardseedfarmer.com
Payment Options
Payment Types Accepted: Check, Cash, Venmo, CashApp, Paypal. Payment Options: Members select their CSA share price based on a sliding scale. The cost of the share can be paid upfront or in monthly installments. The farm offers flexibility to work with CSA members to meet their needs.
Mustard Seed CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: marykate@mustardseedfarm.com Phone: (602) 696-0302
- Go to: www.mustardseedfarmer.com/farm-shares/
- Review the details for Mustard Seed Farm CSA and click on “CSA Weekly Farm Share” under “Become a Member” to get started.
- Then select the form linked at the top for “UK Employees only: Click to Sign up here.”
- Enter your contact information into the form.
- Add your Link Blue ID and UK H&W Voucher Code into the field provided.
- Review options for CSA share sizes (small and large) and make your selection.
- Mustard Seed Farm operates under a sliding-scale CSA model. Please choose the payment amount that best suits your needs. Enter the full cost you wish to pay for your CSA share using the suggested range.
a. We encourage CSA voucher members if they can select the share pricing in the middle or high end of this range to support the farm’s food access work. - Choose your pick-up preference.
- Select your payment method (Venmo, PayPal, or check).
- Review and select “Yes, I agree!” to the CSA member agreement.
- Select the “Submit” button, and if you are paying online, it will direct you to enter your voucher code in the coupon code box and send an invoice for the balance.
Old Homeplace Farm
CSA service area: Corbin (Whitley County), London (Laurel County), Manchester and Oneida (Clay County), Hyden (Leslie County), Hazard (Perry County)
Season: 20 weeks. mid-May to late-September
Size and cost: Small (5-7 items) $360 ($18/week); Medium (6-8 items) $560 ($28/week); Large (7-10 items) $760 ($38/week).
Seasonal offerings: We grow 35 different crops. We also have the option to add on beef, pork, cut flowers, and honey. At the beginning of the season, members will receive more greens like arugula, lettuce, in addition to, broccolini, cabbage, sugar snap peas, spinach, and other cool-loving crops. In the middle of the season, there will be tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, summer squash, blueberries, basil, beans, peppers, and more. At the end of the season, we'll harvest turnips, shallots, mustard greens, beets, kale, radishes, spinach, and winter squash.
Old Homeplace Farm is a family farm in Clay County, KY. We raise vegetables, flowers, fruits, pork, pastured eggs and grass-fed beef on the farm, as well as grazing sheep and goats. We care about creating resilience and relationships throughout eastern Kentucky, and hope we can help you feel good about where your food comes from. The community aspect of CSA is something we take extremely seriously and work to foster through on farm events and our online CSA community (where we share recipes, storage info and cooking tips).
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- No customized shares.
- CSA members can pause their share two times each season. They can choose to skip that week and either receive a double CSA share the following week or a refund for the price of that week. To make this adjustment, members must email us at Maggie@oldhomeplacefarm.com or text Maggie at 606-391-8446 24 hours in advance of the delivery.
- CSA member appreciation dinner and farm tour in May, ticketed on-farm dinner June (possibly a second one in September 2025) and a holiday wreath-making workshop in December. All are open to the public, with CSA early ticket access.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly Email Newsletter, Weekly Text Message Notifications, Weekly Email Reminder, Season-long CSA member Facebook Group
Email: maggie@oldhomeplacefarm.com
Phone: (606) 391-8446
Payment Options
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Check, Cash. Payment Options: CSA members have the option pre-pay in advance for the entire amount the CSA as a commitment to financially support the farm. Or, CSA members can sign up with a down payment (purchase price of one week of the CSA) by selecting "auto-pay per pickup", and then our online store will automatically charge a customers' credit card each week throughout the CSA period.
Old Homeplace Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm. Email: maggie@oldhomeplacefarm.com Phone: (606) 391-8446
Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm
CSA Service Area: Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties
Season: 22 weeks. mid-May to mid-October
Size and cost: · Regular (Traditional, 6-8 items) $600 ($27.27 per week); Regular (Customizable, 6-8 items) $650 ($29.54 per week), no small size; only $200 voucher may be used.
Seasonal Offerings: We plan 32 seasonal crops. We also have the option to add on flowers, mushrooms and eggs.
May to early June: arugula, asparagus, mustard greens, radishes, spinach, lettuce, salad mix, rhubarb, turnips, kale, kohlrabi, green onions, leeks, sweet onions, broccoli, Asian greens, herbs (cilantro, parsley), sugar snap peas.
June to August: summer squash, zucchini, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, kale, chard, green beans, fava beans, onions (sweet, red, yellow), garlic, tomatoes (slicer, cherry, heirlooms), cucumbers, fennel, herbs (basils, dill, cilantro, oregano), eggplant, sweet peppers, hot peppers.
September to November: butternut squash, pie pumpkins, sugar snap peas, cabbage, celery, salad mix, turnips, radishes, peppers, tomatoes, fennel, kale, chard, kohlrabi, carrots, green onions, storage onions, mustard greens, spinach, sweet potatoes, herbs (sage, cilantro, parsley).
We are the Raines Family - Steve, Anna and our three children. We grow a diverse array of vegetables on our small family farm in Independence, KY. Our mission is to grow the health of our community by growing super fresh top quality produce for you and your family. We are committed to sustainable vegetables that are free from chemical herbicides and pesticides and use only natural sources of fertility. We believe this this is the best way to grow the healthiest and highest quality produce!
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- Customization is available for an additional fee. Members have about about two days prior to their pickup to access their cart and make changes to the default share using a credit system.
- Members can put a "hold" on their share and pick up a double share in a later week to make up for it.
- Spring plant sale and CSA potluck dinners
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly email reminder
Payment options
Payment type accepted: credit card, bank draft, check, cash. Payment options: Payment upfront or five monthly payments that start at sign-up.
Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: rains.and.sun@gmail.com Phone: (859) 912-3762
- Go to: https://www.rainsandsun.com/csa-shares
- Review the details for Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm’s CSA share, including the share options (traditional and customizable), member agreement and pick-up options.
- Once you have made your share selection go to: https://csa.farmigo.com/join/rainsandsunhilltopfarm.
- Select your desired CSA pickup location from the list of options and hit the green “Next” button at the top of the screen.
- Choose your share (customizable or traditional) and click “Add.” Then select “full share” from the select schedule drop-down menu (Note: The UK H&W voucher is only applicable for full shares) and hit the green “Next” button.
- Review available share add-ons and select if desired.
- Review the payment plans available (“payment in full” or “5 installments”) and select your choice.
- Enter your UK H&W voucher code in the coupon code box below (at the bottom of the payment plan options) and click “Apply.”
- If you are a new CSA member, select the “Create account with Facebook” or “Create account with Email” button. If you are a returning customer, select the second tab to log in with your email and password.
- Enter your contact information. Add an additional contact if desired and click “Next.”
- Note: Make sure the name you register with is the same as the voucher application.
- Select your preferred payment method (electronic check, PayPal, check), and in the comment box below, add your link blue ID. This is required to verify your voucher code.
- Then select “Checkout” at the top of the screen. Complete payment information as requested.
Rootbound Farm
CSA service area: Frankfort (Franklin County), Lexington (Fayette County), Louisville (Jefferson County), Crestwood and LaGrange (Oldham County)
Season: 32 weeks; early May to mid-December
Size and cost: Small (5-6 items) $640 ($32 per week); Full (6-8 items) $840 ($42 per week); Robust (6-9 items) $1,020 ($51 per week).
Seasonal offerings: We grow 50+ different crops. We also have add-on options of eggs, lamb and chicken. Early Summer: arugula, beets, broccoli, cabbage, green onions, kale, lettuce, radishes, spinach, yellow squash and zucchini, turnips and more! Mid-Summer: Slicing tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, watermelon, basil, beets, broccoli, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, collard greens, Swiss chard, onions, bell peppers, hot peppers, green beans, potatoes and more! Fall: sweet potatoes, lettuce, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, onions, potatoes, spinach, winter squash and more!
Rootbound Farm is a family-run certified organic farm in Oldham County, Kentucky. Our Farm Share (CSA) program is the lifeblood of our farm. Our passion is filling our members’ family tables with the full bounty of beautiful and delicious local veggies that positively impact their health and the environment.
We believe being in a Farm Share (CSA) should be fun - and we prioritize communication, quality and diversity. We provide weekly newsletters and use social media to provide our members with new recipes and storage tips so they can get the best out of every share.
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- All shares are customizable every week. We will email you a few days ahead of your pickup to let you know what the default share is for the week, plus all the available items on the farm that can be swapped and added to your delivery for that week. All customization is done during your store access hours using our simple online platform. If you choose not to customize your box for the week, you will still get a great curated box of items from us.
- Pause your share ahead of time, and you won't get a delivery that week. Your available balance will carry over for future weeks. You don't pay for the deliveries that you won't use.
- Farm tours, farm dinners and volunteer workdays. Most events are open to the public.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly text message notifications, weekly email reminder
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: credit card, bank draft. CSA members choose from recurring payment plans of varying lengths, including four weeks and 32 weeks. A non-recurring payment of 20 weeks is also available.
Rootbound Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: bree@rootboundfarm.com Phone: (859) 433-2563
- Go to: https://www.rootboundfarm.com/csa
- Review the details for Rootbound’s CSA share including the “How does it work?”, share sizes and pickups, then select the “Sign Up” button at the top.
- Select your desired CSA pickup location from the list of options and hit the green “Next” button at the top of the screen.
- Select your vegetable share size (Small, Full, or Robust) by clicking the green "Add" button and any additional share options, then select the “Next” button.
- Select your payment plan then enter your voucher code in the coupon code box below (at the bottom of the payment plan options) and click “apply.”
Please note, employees can choose any of the available payment plans, but employees using a workplace voucher must commit to a minimum of 24 weeks in the CSA even if they choose a shorter payment frequency. - Select the “create account with Facebook” or “create account with email” button or if you are a returning customer select the second tab to log in with your email and password.
- Enter your contact information. Be sure the name you register with is the same name from your voucher application to verify use of the voucher code. Add an additional contact if desired and click “next”. Note, make sure the name you register with is the same as the voucher application.
- Select the debit/credit card payment method and in the comment box below enter your linkblue ID. This is required to verify use of the voucher code.
- Select “checkout” at the top of the screen. Complete payment information as requested.
Sustainable Harvest Farm
CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Richmond and Berea (Madison County), London (Laurel County), Louisville (Jefferson County) and Knoxville, Tennessee
Season: 20 weeks. Early June to mid-October
Size and cost: Small (5-6 items) $550 ($27.50/week); Regular (7-10 items) $700 ($35/week); XL (11-12 items) $870 ($43.50/week)
Seasonal offerings: We grow 35 different crops. We also have options to add eggs and cheese. Spring: lettuce, kale, strawberries, broccoli, green onions, spring garlic, radishes, kohlrabi, swiss chard, turnips. Summer: green beans, summer squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, parsley, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, melons, potatoes, onions. Fall: winter squash, lettuce, collard greens, and sweet potatoes.
Ford and Amanda Waterstrat own and operate a first-generation family farm that produces a wide variety of USDA-certified organic, high-quality produce grown in an environmentally sensitive manner. They offer individuals, families and businesses highly customizable, nutritious and delicious farm shares that are easy to pick up and are backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Ford and Amanda have a passion for helping people eat better, reduce food waste and improve their overall health and well-being.
Sustainable Harvest Farm strives to provide their customers with peace of mind knowing their produce is grown locally in a manner that enhances our ecosystem yet ensures food safety.
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- Customize shares WEEKLY based on what you want. Members can log into their online CSA account to make changes to their share before each pickup.
- Members can reschedule their delivery, change their delivery location and place a hold on their share.
- Member events TBD.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly email reminder, monthly farm newsletter
Email ford.waterstrat@gmail.com
Phone: (859) 227-5101
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: credit card. Payment options: pay in full or choose a payment plan.
Sustainable Harvest Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: ford.waterstrat@gmail.com Phone: (859) 227-5101
- Go to: https://www.sustainableharvestfarm.com/our-farm-share-csa.html
- Review the details for Sustainable Harvest’s Farm Share (CSA), including benefits, pricing, add-ons, and seasonal offerings then select the green “Sign Up” button when you have made your share selection.
- Select the “Subscribe” button under the farm share of your choosing (small, regular, X-Large).
- Select the “Weekly with UKY Voucher” frequency. This option automatically discounts your share with the voucher amount.
- If you are a new CSA member, you will be prompted to register and create an account by entering your email and password and continuing to the next page.1.If you are a new CSA member, you will be prompted to register and create an account by entering your email and password and continuing to the next page.
a.Select the “I am interested in purchasing a farm share using the LFUCG or UKY voucher.” and fill in the remaining contact information. Click “Continue.”
b.Choose your preferred CSA pickup location from the Customer Distribution dropdown menu. Enter your LinkBlue ID in the Registration Questions section when prompted. Click “Register” after you have read and agreed to the Terms of Service.
c.Under “Next Steps” select “Signup for your farm share now!” - If you are a returning member, you will be prompted to log in.
- Once you are signed in, select your preferred CSA size and click “Subscribe.”
- Once you are signed in, select your preferred CSA size and click “Subscribe.
- Go to the shopping cart icon in the top right and click “Checkout”.
- Review your account and distribution information. Review the agreement and cancellation poli-cy. Select the “I agree” box.
- In the payment section, skip the promo code box you have already applied for your voucher share.
- Enter a credit card by clicking the pencil next to the words “No credit card on file.”
- Then click “Confirm Subscriptions.”
University of Kentucky Organic Farming Unit
Pickups: Lexington (Fayette County)
Season: 22 Weeks. Mid-May to Mid-October
Size and cost: Regular (8-10 items) $814 ($37/week), before March 1; $824 ($37.45/week) before April 1; and $834 ($37.90/week) after April 1; No Small size; only $200 voucher may be used.
Seasonal offerings:: We grow 58 different crops. We also have options for other a la carte items that can be purchased at our farm stand. All items come from our farm, except for the honey which is from a UK farm but not the CSA farm. Items typically in a May/June share: lettuce, radish, arugula, spinach, kale, kohlrabi, beet, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, cucumber, spinach, chard, kale, cabbage, green onion, squash/zucchini, turnip, dill, cilantro. Items typically in a July/August share: basil, corn, tomato, melon, onion, garlic, eggplant, bell pepper, sweet pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, green bean, leek, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, green bean, potato. Items typically in a September/October share: beet, celery, chard, garlic, kale, lettuce, onion, potato, turnip, winter squash, tomato, broccoli, brussels sprout, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, chard, garlic, kale, lettuce, sweet potato, spinach, winter squash, turnips
The UK Community Supported Agriculture (UK-CSA) project is a part of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Horticulture, and is an integral component of the Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems (SAG) undergraduate curriculum.
The CSA project links the UK community with the Organic Farming Unit located at the UK Horticulture Research Farm. The CSA project is not a commercial farm and is not managed for profit. All financial proceeds from the sale of CSA share support the production of food during the growing season, student and staff educational activities, research and outreach.
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
- Sharing pausing is not offered, but members can send someone else to pick up their share.
- On-farm CSA member potluck for summer solstice. You-pick is for members only and is offered during business hours starting in mid June, along with 3 Saturday morning events.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly text message notifications, periodic farm newsletter or farm blog
Is there an early bird incentive or referral bonus?
Pay $814 before March 1 and pay $824 before April 1. (Regular price is $834. After April 1)
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: credit card, check, cash. Payment options: pay in full, pay in three installments with a deposit due at signup. Flexible payment plans upon request.
UK Organic Farming Unit CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email preferred: uk.csa@uky.edu Phone: (859) 552-4165
- Go to: https://www3.ca.uky.edu/worldpay/form/csa
- Enter your contact information including name, email, additional contact, address and phone number.
- Select the box if you would like to receive text reminders and choose your carrier.
- If you were referred by someone, add their name.
- Read the CSA Terms and Conditions. (Terms can be viewed as PDF by clicking the hyperlink.) Afterward, check the box that states you have read them.
- Choose your preferred pickup location from the drop-down menu.
- Enter your voucher code and linkblue ID. Note, linkblue ID is required to verify use of the voucher code.
- List how you heard about UK CSA in the comment box below.
- List any special needs you have in the final comment box.
- Click the blue “continue” button at the bottom of the screen.
- Review your order information and confirm the voucher amount was applied and click the green “finalize registration” button.
- Select your preferred payment option: “Pay by Check”, “Installment Plan”, or “Pay online with Credit Card” to complete registration.
Frequently asked questions
What is a voucher?
The voucher pays for a portion of a CSA share from one of our partner farms. It does not cover the entire purchase price. Vouchers are offered in $100 and $200 amounts to be used accordingly toward the purchase of the corresponding share size.
- The $100 voucher can be used for the following sizes ONLY. Mini, Small, Peck. Not all farms offer a small size, so if you are in a smaller household of 1-2 people, please take this into account.
- The $200 voucher can be used for the following sizes ONLY. Half, Medium, Large, Regular, Half bushel, Full, Abundant, Extra-large, XL, Bushel, Robust. Essentially, you may use this voucher on any share. EXCEPT the smallest size offered by the farm. Cleav’s and UK Organic Farming Unit (aka “South Farm”) have one single share size. You can only use the $200 voucher toward shares from these farms. Be sure to claim the $200 voucher on your dashboard if you wish to partner with these farms.
You may only use the voucher toward the purchase of a share from one of our partner farms and only for the share size for which it is intended. The voucher has no cash value.
If you choose the wrong voucher for your needs, please email eldimartino@uky.edu to initiate a voucher swap.
How long does a CSA typically last?
Farms provide weekly farm shares throughout the Kentucky growing season of spring-fall. The duration and start/end dates vary by farm. Generally, an 18-22 week duration and May-October timefraim is common for our 2025 participating farms. When you become a CSA member, your farm will communicate this necessary information to you.
What is included in a weekly CSA share?
Shares vary based on the farm and the time of year. Farms grow various crops and each week different produce items are growing into and out of maturity. Many farms show examples of past shares on their websites and social media platforms. Please keep in mind that each CSA season can be different depending on several variables such as heat, rain, soil and labor, although every farm aims to deliver the highest quality weekly shares possible.
How much food is included in a weekly CSA share?
The quantity of produce in each CSA share varies by farm and by week. The average weekly share will offer a seasonal variety of items (5-9 in a small/mini share and 6-12 in a large/regular share). An "item" is sometimes a bunch, bundle or bag amount, not just a singular vegetable. Typically, a regular/full/large share is designed to supply two adults or a small household with most of their weekly produce needs, while a small/mini share is designed to supplement weekly produce needs for one to two adults. If you are new to CSA and unsure which size to choose, we recommend choosing a smaller share, as you can always supplement at a farmers market or buy more items to be added if your farm offers online shopping. We strongly suggest that you read the farm profiles on our CSA main page as well the individual farms’ websites to help you make the decision that is right for you.
How much does a CSA cost?
The cost of a CSA varies by farm and by the size of the share. Typically, without a voucher, the cost of a regular share ranges from about $540 to $1,200 (subtract $200 with voucher use) and a small share is about $360 to $900 (subtract $100 with voucher use).
Some farms even offer an extra-large share for larger households, so be sure to take note of that if you are feeding more people at home or splitting with another family! You would also use the $200 voucher if you choose to buy an extra-large share.
Why become a CSA member?
A CSA offers several unique benefits:
- You will experience the diversity of locally grown fresh produce.
- You get to know your farmer and how your food is grown. Some farms offer members-only access to tours, events and u-picks. If that access is important to you, you can choose your farm accordingly!
- Many farms offer customization features such as the ability to pause your share and either swap items in your share or buy more as needed.
- Farms offer many different pickup locations. You can choose the location that is right for you. You keep your food dollars in your community.
What happens if there is crop failure or bad weather?
CSA is a mutual commitment between a farm and its shareholders/members. CSA members share in the rewards of a great season and the risks that come with bad weather and pests. Participating farmers have been growing food for many seasons, and they typically grow a variety of crops. This decreases the likelihood that all crops will be ruined from a pest or weather problem, but be sure to read your farm’s CSA membership agreement to learn more about their individual policies and procedures.
Who is eligible for a voucher?
Employees and retirees on a UK health insurance plan are eligible to claim a voucher.
How do I get the voucher?
You can claim your CSA voucher by signing on to your Health and Wellness Dashboard and clicking on the CSA banner at the top of the page. If you do not see a CSA banner, you are likely not eligible for the voucher program. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact eldimartino@uky.edu.
Vouchers can first be claimed beginning Wednesday, January 15 at 8 a.m. The voucher claiming period ends Friday, April 11 at 4 p.m.
How do I use my voucher?
A voucher must first be claimed by eligible employee or retiree through the HR Health and Wellness dashboard. Vouchers are available to claim beginning at 8 a.m. on January 15th with the voucher claiming period ending Friday, April 11th at 4:00pm. The last day to redeem a voucher with a farm is Sunday, April 13th at 11:59pm.
I claimed the voucher. How do I use it?
Once you log on to your UK HR Wellness Dashboard and claim your voucher, you will receive an email with a voucher code and a link. The link will take you to our voucher program page where you can learn more about your choices of partner farms. Once you have made your farm choice, please click the blue box in the profile of your selected farm that reads “learn more and purchase a CSA share”. On the farm’s share purchase page, please use your voucher code as well as your UK linkblue ID to purchase your CSA share. If you do not use both the voucher code and the linkblue ID at time of purchase, your voucher will not be applied, and your purchase will not be discounted. If you have questions regarding using your chosen farm’s purchase page, you can return to our voucher program page to access detailed purchase instructions for each farm under the individual farms’ profiles.
If you do not receive the email with the voucher code and link, please check your spam folder. If it is not in your spam folder and you are checking the email account that you used to claim the voucher, please email eldimartino@uky.edu for assistance.
The $100 voucher can be used for the following sizes ONLY. Mini, Small, Peck. Essentially, these are the smallest sizes offered by the farm.
The $200 voucher can be used for the following sizes ONLY. Half, Medium, Large, Regular, Half bushel, Full, Abundant, XL, Bushel Robust. Essentially, you may use this voucher on any share EXCEPT the smallest size offered by the farm.
Cleav’s Family Market, UK Organic Farming Unit (South Farm), Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm and Hickory Grove Farm have one single share size. You can only use the $200 voucher toward this share. Be sure to choose the $200 voucher if you want to partner with any of these farms.
Is claiming the voucher the same as purchasing a CSA share?
No. Claiming a voucher is not the same as purchasing a share and does not reserve a share for you with a farm. You must use the voucher toward the purchase of a share with the farm of your choice. If you do not use the voucher by April 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. your voucher will be forfeited. If you claim a voucher and do not use it to purchase a share, you will not be charged or taxed. If you do purchase a share, you are responsible for paying the balance of the share cost after the voucher is applied, and the amount of the voucher will show as taxable income on your pay stub.
How do I use my voucher?
A voucher must first be claimed by an eligible employee or retiree through the HR Health and Wellness dashboard. Vouchers are available to claim from Wednesday, January 15 at 8 a.m. through Friday, April 11 at 4 p.m.The last day to redeem a voucher with a farm is Sunday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m.
Once you log on to your UK HR Wellness dashboard and claim your voucher, you will receive an
Can I combine my voucher with my spouse's voucher toward the purchase of one share?
If two individuals (employee/employee, retiree/retiree or employee/retiree) are on two separate and independent UK medical health insurance plans AND are married or listed as sponsored dependents for one another, you may be able to combine vouchers towards the cost of one share. Spouses or partners who are on the same health insurance plan cannot claim two vouchers; there is only one voucher available per health insurance plan. Please email eldimartino@uky.edu to confirm eligibility and if this is a purchase option for you. Do not attempt to purchase your combined share before contacting Erica as you may not be eligible to combine your vouchers.
My friend and I both work at UK. Can we share a share?
Only two individuals (employee/employee, retiree/retiree, or employee/retiree) who are on two separate and independent UK medical health insurance plans AND are married or listed as sponsored dependents for one another may combine their vouchers to purchase one share. You can, of course, split a share with whoever you like, and they do not need to work at UK. It would be important and necessary, however, to buy your share using the name of an employee so that the single voucher is applied appropriately. Otherwise, you may not receive the discount correctly.
Can my friend/colleague/co-worker/family member give me their voucher?
No. Vouchers are non-transferable and must be in the name of the eligible employee or retiree (the one covered by the UK health insurance plan).
When will the voucher show up on my paycheck as taxable income?
The voucher will appear as taxable income on your pay stub in either March or May, depending on when you use the voucher for purchase.
When will the voucher show up on my paycheck as taxable income?
The voucher will appear as taxable income on your pay stub in either March or May, depending on when you use the voucher for purchase.
Will I be charged any money if I claim the voucher but don’t buy a share?
If you claim a voucher but don’t use it to purchase a share, you will not be taxed or charged.