There are currently 23 MACSAC farms serving Madison, Milwaukee, Dubuque and surrounding areas. All of the farms that are promoted by MACSAC have been through a peer-reviewed application and interview process to ensure their ability to provide high quality, sustainably grown foods to consumers. MACSAC farms follow the basic CSA model, offer a variety of crops or fresh food items, and operate the farm using organic techniques. Not all MACSAC farms are certified organic by the NOP (National Organic Program).
If you are choosing a CSA for the first time please read “Considerations When Choosing a CSA” and note the factors that are most important to you. Consider which farm will best meet your needs and expectations as you browse through the following list.

Farms Offering Standard CSA Shares in the Greater Madison & Milwaukee Areas
(scroll down to browse farm descriptions)

Other Community Farm Members of MACSAC

Prairie Dock Farm Watertown, WI
Shooting Star Farm Mineral Pt., WI
Twinhawks Hollow Farm Hillsboro, WI
Zephyr Group Garden Stoughton, WI

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FARMS OFFERING STANDARD CSA SHARES

Blue Moon Community Farm

2117 Linden Avenue, Madison WI 53704
(Farm located on Lalor Road, Dunn, WI)
Contact: Kristin Kordet, bluemooncommunityfarm@yahoo.com
608/446-6962

Blue Moon is a community farm offering a wide variety of beautiful, sustainably grown produce. It is located just 8 miles south of Madison's capitol, nestled between woodland areas, restored prairies, and the shores of Lake Waubesa. Our CSA encourages members to get to know the farm first-hand. Events throughout the season acquaint members with the farm and with one another, and work parties invite everyone to get their hands in the dirt. In addition to the standard vegetable share, we also offer storage vegetables in the late fall, as well as pasture-raised chickens.

Clear View Family Farms

E16254 Ct. V, Hillsboro, WI 54634
Contact: Ruben Yoder, clearviewcsa@mwt.net
608/528-4628

Clear View Family Farms is located in the scenic fertile hills and valleys of rural Hillsboro. Our goal is to provide a selection of fresh produce, 23 weeks of the year, establishing a relationship with you while we are supporting our family and farms in an honorable and satisfying way, farming organically without modern machinery. In addition to the regular shares we also offer storage, preservation, chicken, turkey, egg, herb, and flower shares. We specialize in supplying real and basic food that is locally produced by local people. We firmly believe in the free enterprise system of direct marketing and try to avoid the large incorporation system. We also operate a springtime greenhouse open to the public and offer farm tours several times a year.

Dreamfarm

8877 Table Bluff Rd, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Contact: Diana & James Murphy, diana@dreamfarm.biz
608/767-3442,

www.dreamfarm.biz

Dreamfarm is a 25 acre family farm raising milking goats, chickens and sheep. Our animals have plenty of access to fresh pasture and organic grain. We make fresh goat cheese on the farm from our milk, and provide eggs from a variety of chicken breeds, which produce beautiful colored eggs. Our eggs and cheese are offered through Vermont Valley Community Farm to coincide with their delivery dates and pick-up sites. Join us for our farm day in mid summer. We are about 15 minutes from Madison's Westside.

Elderberry Acres LLC

7916 North County Line Road, Whitewater, WI 53190
Contacts: John and Renae Mitchell, ourfarm@idcnet.com
262/473.2956

Welcome new members! We've been using organic practices and agro-ecology on our 80 acre farm since 1997. We emphasis quality and freshness, with over 100 varieties of vegetables, dry beans, grains, herbs and flowers. We also sell organically-raised chickens, eggs and raw honey. Our CSA shares can be picked up on the farm in Whitewater or we deliver three times a month mid-May through October anywhere between Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Janesville, Lake Geneva and East Troy, as well as Milwaukee. Many exciting on-farm activities throughout the season but visits by appointment only please.

Greenspirit Farm

4352 State Hwy 23, Dodgeville, WI 53533
Contacts: Jennifer & Andrew Kerr, jakerr@mhtc.net
608/935-7527

Greenspirit Farm is an ecological, family-run farm located north of Dodgeville, 45 miles west of Madison. The farm grows a wide selection of high quality fruits and vegetables for our CSA members, restaurants, and local markets. Box pick up is at the Farm, in Spring Green, and at Lands' End. While not certified organic, we pledge always to grow your food in a sustainable way, to treat our land with respect and care, and always to remain local. Members and visitors are welcome at the farm anytime--we are your farm, and we value your presence here.

Half the 40 Acres Organic Farms

524 Bayview, Madison WI 53715
Contact: Robert Pierce, rpierce@ameritech.net
608/358-5834

Welcome new members! We've been using organic practices and agro-ecology on our farm since 1982. We stress quality and freshness in our vegetables grown without using chemicals and use vermi-composting for fertilization. We sell organic eggs as well as micro-greens. Half the 40 Acres is known for growing ethnic foods such as collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, okra, and tomatillos. We also cater to our customer's needs. Along with 75 different varieties of vegetables and edible flowers we grow 15 varieties of organic potatoes. From mid-May through Mid-October CSA shares can be picked up at : South Madison Farmers Market Tuesdays 2-6 PM and Sat 9-2pm and Villager Mall on Thursdays 2-6 PM. Visits to the farm and pickups are by appointment only.

Harmony Valley Farm

S. 3442 Wire Hollow Road, Viroqua, WI 54665
Contact: Richard de Wilde harmony@mwt.net
608/483-2143

www.harmonyvalleyfarm.com

Established in 1985, Harmony Valley was one of Wisconsin's first certified organic farms. Since 1993 they have been providing premium quality produce to CSA member families from May through December. Some of members' favorite crops are asparagus, strawberries, sweet corn, watermelon, French beans, sweet potatoes, and HVF's famous salad mix. They also offer a popular fruit share option. Camp-overs, potlucks, and berry picking are annual events on their secluded farm.

Hilltop Community Farm

431 N. Baldwin Street, Madison, WI 53703 (Farm located at S850 Heidrich Rd. LaValle, WI)
Contact: Rob McClure, robmcc666@msn.com
608/257-6729

Hilltop's 60 acres, including 25 of restored prairie, overlooks the Big Creek valley of northwestern Sauk County. Working mostly by hand, I provide a limited number of organic, 20-week shares (mid-May to mid-October), typically using less than 2 quarts of fuel on-farm per share. Subscribers can expect to receive raspberries, apples, pears and hardy kiwi in addition to a wide variety of vegetables and herbs. Because I support re-localizing and redistributing wealth more equitably, I encourage partial payment in local currency (Madison Hours). Pickup is on North Baldwin Street, east isthmus.

JenEhr Family Farm

6837 Elder Lane, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Contacts: Kay Jensen & Paul Ehrhardt, jenehr@aol.com
608/825-9531

www.wisconsingrown.com

New Expanded Pick-Ups - Now include Sun Prairie, Milwaukee and Madison's west side. JenEhr Family Farm offers a wide range of organic fruits and vegetables from the first week in June to November, plus spring greens, holiday storage option, pastured poultry and three u-pick opportunities (peas, strawberries and tomatoes). The weekly newsletter is available at pick up and emailed before pick up, with recipes, storage tips and farm banter. Check out the website for more info and updates - www.wisconsingrown.com.

Luna Circle Farm

N2765 Severson Rd, Rio, WI 53960
Contact: Tricia Bross, farmer@lunacirclefarm.com
920/992-6413

www.lunacirclefarm.com

Luna Circle is 30 miles northeast of Madison. We raise 40 different vegetables and herbs. We are certified organic so all our produce is grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. 20 weekly deliveries can be picked up on the east and west sides of Madison or on the farm. Weekly newsletters include recipes, storage tips and news from the farm. You can participate in the farm by attending farm gatherings and volunteer workdays. We do offer worker shares as well. In 2006, we are teaming up with another local farm to provide eggs and beef to our members.

Middlebury Hills

2605 County Rd H, Barneveld, WI 53507
Contact: Chris Klaeser & Camela Decaire, mbhills@merr.com
608/924-1175

Middlebury Hills farm is found in the rolling hills 30 minutes southwest of Madison. Our focus is on the benefits of everyday healthful cooking. The newsletter you receive with every box contains easy recipes enabling you to bring the simple pleasures of fresh seasonal food to your table. Smaller households and individuals appreciate the half and quarter size shares we offer. In addition to the wide variety of vegetables for our CSA, we offer pesto, honey, fresh-cut herbs, and field-grown cut flowers in season.    

Neu Erth Wormfarm

E7904 Briar Bluff Road, Reedsburg, WI 53959
Contact: Jay Salinas & Donna Neuwirth, wormfarm@jvlnet.com
608/524-8672

Since 1995, the Neu Erth Wormfarm has grown over 60 varieties of vegetables and herbs for our CSA members. We are located east of Reedsburg, WI and deliver to pick-up sites in Sauk County & Chicago. The season consists of 20 weekly deliveries beginning early June. Our produce grown in accordance with organic standards and a Full Share averages 12-15 lbs. and costs $425.00, Half Share $250.00. This season we are seeking 50 local and 50 Chicago-area Shareholders. We host several farm gatherings including the fall harvest festival featuring fabulous food, art, workshops, bonfire and talent show. There are opportunities to see the work of Resident Artists at exhibits throughout the summer. We also offer grass-fed lamb and pastured-raised chicken. Call or e-mail for brochure (608) 524-8672 or wormfarm@jvlnet.com

Pleasant Hill Market Garden

705 Hwy 51 E. Stoughton, WI 53589
Contact: Robert Baratz, pleasanthill@tds.net
608/873-0693

www.pleasanthillorganics.com

Just 20 miles southeast of Madison, Pleasant Hill offers 240 varieties of certified organic vegetables and herbs, custom-harvested each week for incredible flavor, culinary appeal and nutritional value. A full share includes 24 weekly deliveries and pick-your-own extras. Payment plans, half shares (every other week), and post-season storage crop shares available. Newsletters, field days and volunteer opportunities are offered throughout the season. We also offer worker-shares. 2006 marks our 16th season-one of the original Madison-area CSA farms.

PlumHill Farm

W9418 Woodside Rd., Cambridge, WI 53523-9788
Contacts: Michael & Linda Ball, plumhill@smallbytes.net
608/423-4425

http://daylily.net/gardens/plumhillfarmdaylilies

PlumHill is a 102 acre ecological preserve consisting of hilly woodlands, marshes, and fertile croplands, located 28 mi. SE from Madison and 7mi. south of Cambridge. Since purchasing in 1977, we've grown our crops using only natural practices. Members receive quality produce, averaging 10lb weekly, for 187 weeks from early June into October. Farm pick-up only on your designated day. 2006 is our 12th year. We are also a state-licensed Daylily nursery offering hardy, distinctive cultivars including our own introductions. Open weekends during bloom season, or by appointment. 2006 is our 12th year of Community Supported Agriculture. This is a connection between small scale agriculture and quality produce grown especially for you. We are committed to staying small, local, & personal.

Prairie Farm Produce

E11391 Shadylane Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913
Contacts: Rory & Bobbie Hinz, produce@merr.com
608/356-0928

Prairie Farm is a family farm using horsepower to reduce the use of fossil fuels. We use organic methods to produce a large variety of fresh, healthy vegetables, for our CSA members and local farmers' market. We are located between Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells, across from the International Crane Foundation. In addition to standard shares, we also offer storage shares, eggs, honey, chickens, potlucks, and a pumpkin-picking day with a horse drawn wagon ride. So come and become a part of our family farm where you are always invited to help if you would like to.

Primrose Produce

1340 Stratford Court, Middleton, WI 53562
Contact: Mike Noltner, noltner@wisc.edu
608/836-6830

We are a small farm located just 15 minutes west of the capital at 3828 Pioneer Road, north from Mineral Point Road, in the town of Middleton. We strive for sustainability in everything we do. Come visit our farm stand and check out the farm. We have a winter CSA that runs from mid-October to mid- December and a 16-week summer CSA that runs from June 12 to Sept. 30. We will also be selling at several farmers markets across Madison. Visit our stand at the new West side Community Market. We grow over 40 different kinds of vegetables and fruits including strawberries and sweet corn. We are not certified organic but do follow all organic standards. We focus on healthy soil to produce high quality food. We are also working on restoring tall grass prairie on the farm. We are looking for 2-4 worker shares for the 2006 growing season.

Scotch Hill Farm

910 Scotch Hill Road, Brodhead, WI 53520
Contact: Tony & Dela Ends, scotchhillfarm@wekz.net
608/897-4288

http://www.scotchhillfarm.com

Scotch Hill Farm is 30 miles south of Madison; 17 miles west of Janesville. We've provided fresh vegetable subscriptions since 1994. Vegetable pick-up and delivery run mid-June to mid-October. We maintain sheep, registered milking goats and poultry (mostly laying hens year-round, turkeys seasonally). We grow 100 varieties of vegetables and herbs including heirlooms. We use NO pesticide, herbicide, treated seed, or chemical fertilizer. We buy certified organic feeds and pasture livestock. We built a commercial kitchen in 2002 to increase milk soap production, which is helping us become self-sufficient. It's a mild, moisturizing soap, scented with herbs, flowers, essential and natural oils.

Shady Blue Acres

16456 Alpine Lane Richland Center WI 53581
Contact:Blue Strom, shadyblueacres@earthlink.net
608/647-8934

Shady Blue Acres is a 5-acre family farm producing organic certified vegetables, eggs, fruits, flowers, plants and herbs. Our magical farm is on top of a ridge nestled in among rolling hills and valleys that characterize southwest Wisconsin. We currently offer vegetable and egg shares. In 2007 look forward to fresh canned food shares and pasture raised chickens prepared on site at our in-home commercial kitchen currently under construction due to be completed this Spring.

Sylvan Meadows Farm

E8303 hwy SS, Viroqua WI. 54665
Contact:Virginia or John Goeke, naturewool@mwt.net
608/637.2544 or 608/606.2369 cell

You are invited to the seasonal table? from June through December, we offer shares of farm-fresh foods: from the meadows, gardens, orchards and forest. Our full share includes grass-fed beef, lamb, chicken, eggs, vegetables, fruits (berries, apples, pears, plums) apple cider, mushrooms, herbs, honey and maple syrup, all raised by deep-organic methods. 6 share options, such as: the full share, meat & fruit share (complements a veggie-only csa or garden) petite share (4 months) or monthly share- your choice of months. Our farm began from our desire to feed our family the freshest, healthiest foods possible and to share these life-giving foods with other families as well. What was once monoculture cropland has blossomed into inspiring Bio-diversity. Partnering with nature, our commitment to sustainability and quality keeps us a small, "human-scale" farm that raises foods in the artisan tradition. Gather friends and family around the seasonal table, share meals from the land and rejoice in the abundance of nature- we'd be honored to be your farmers.

Tipi Produce

14706 W. Ahara Rd., Evansville, WI 53536
Contacts: Beth Kazmar & Steve Pincus, tipi@ticon.net
608/882-6196

Join us for a season of your favorite certified organic veggies. With 29 years experience and 30 acres in production, we deliver satisfying boxes filled with popular crops such as red peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, lettuce, snap peas, carrots, and more. Our long 26 week season (late May through mid-November) lets you experience the full season cycle. Produce is available Thursday for pick-up in Madison, Middleton, and at our farm. Milwaukee shares are delivered on Friday. Newsletters connect with our farm, located just 35 min. from Madison. Bring the kids to our strawberry and pumpkin u-pick parties!

Troy Community Farm

1814 Sheridan Dr, Madison WI 53704
(Farm located on the 500 block of Troy Drive, Madison, WI)
Contact: Claire Strader, claires@chorus.net
608/442-6760

www.troygardens.org

Troy Community Farm is Madison's own urban farm, located right on Troy Drive. It is part of a 31-acre parcel that was saved from development by the extraordinary efforts of our Northside neighbors, and is now home to community gardens, prairie, trails, affordable housing, and the farm. Since we are in town, most of our members visit our farm-stand-style pick-up at the farm each Thursday evening. They talk with the farmer, choose their own vegetables from the list, take a newsletter, and pick their own flowers and herbs from the CSA garden. We are currently organizing both a west side and an east side drop off in addition to the farm site. Learn more, see photos of each 2005 share, and read our 2005 newsletters at our website: www.troygardens.org.

Two Onion Farm

19638 Cottage Inn Road Belmont, WI 53510
Contact:Chris & Juli McGuire, farmer@twoonionfarm.com
608/762.5335

www.twoonionfarm.com

Two Onion Farm provides members with flavorful vegetables raised under the best conditions, picked at the peak of ripeness, and carefully washed, cooled, and packed. We use no chemical pesticides or fertilizers. Our members select the frequency and size of their deliveries and also choose between two vegetable selections: a traditional selection of basic vegetables and a diverse selection which includes some more unusual vegetables along with the basic staples. Our delivery season runs from June to December. We also offer special autumn shares, from October to December, ideal for people who don't want to receive vegetables in the summer because they vacation, raise their own garden, or shop at farmers' markets. Two Onion Farm members pick up their produce in Madison, Dubuque, Lancaster, Platteville, Livingston, Mineral Point, and Galena. We help members prepare and enjoy their produce - our weekly newsletter is filled with useful recipes, cooking tips, and storage suggestions. Farm members have acclaimed our recipes! Our website allows you to search for recipes from our past newsletters. For help planning meals, members can receive regular emails forecasting the vegetables in their next delivery. Visit www.twoonionfarm.com to learn more about membership.

Vermont Valley Community Farm

4628 County Hwy FF, Blue Mounds, WI 53517
Contacts: Barbara & David Perkins, farm@vermontvalley.com
608/767-3860
or Joe Schmitt (flowers)
608/255-8924

www.vermontvalley.com

Join us for over 150 varieties of freshly harvested organic produce, unique flower bouquets, farm festivals and pick-your-own events. Produce is carefully boxed and delivered to several convenient locations. Add a fruit share, flower share, fresh eggs or farmstead goat cheese. You have several wonderful options. See you at the annual pea-pick, corn-boil, pesto-fest, and pumpkin-pick. The farm is a beautiful 20 minute drive from Madison's Westside. Our website, www.vermontvalley.com, lists all your choices.

Young Earth Farm

W11544 County Road, CF Randolph, WI 53956
Contact: Karol Neimann & Shirley Young, youngearthfarm@centurytel.net
920/326.5724

Young Earth Farm, located just 45 minutes from Madison, provides members with many opportunities to visit the farm for work or play. Monthly events include field tours, work parties, evening bonfires, campouts, potluck gatherings, and the Annual Scarecrow parade. Each week, from June through October, you'll be delighted to receive your share of delicious, farm fresh produce. Also included with your delivery is a weekly newsletter in which you will find recipes, news from the field and any updates to keep you connected to where your food comes from. As farmers, we accept our responsibility to our customers and to future generations to provide food for the community without harming the earth. As a family, we hope families of all ages and backgrounds will join us not only in a bounty of edible pleasures, but also in creating community around great food. We invite you to make our family farm your family farm. You may want to visit us at Madison's East Side Farmer's Market, Tuesdays May through October. Please contact us for more information.

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Other Community Farm Members of MACSAC

Prairie Dock Farm

W4512 Riverdale Lane, Watertown, WI 53094
Contact: Greg David, prairiedf@globaldialog.com
920/262-9996

Prairie Dock Farm is a diverse family-owned farm dedicated to growing tasty, wholesome produce. It features: geese and chickens, rows of fresh vegetables and herbs, draft horses, peacocks, a prairie restoration, and a young orchard of various fruits. Garlic, asparagus and apples will be available in larger quantities. We assure you that the food produced is of the highest quality and freshness and is free of chemical residues. The farm strives to be as sustainable as possible, taking into account social & environmental principles in calculating its bottom line.

Shooting Star Farm

6920 McNeil Rd., Mineral Pt., WI 53565
Contacts: Rink DaVee & Jenny Bonde, starfarm@mhtc.net
608/967-2319

Shooting Star Farm has been providing CSA shares as members of MACSAC for a number of years, but we are not accepting shareholders at this time. We continue to host farm gatherings and U-Pick opportunities to connect with former members, current customers, and friends. Look for us Tuesdays at the Eastside Market in Madison and Saturdays at the Mineral Point Farmers' Markets.

Twinhawks Hollow Farm

E15936 Champion Lane, Hillsboro, WI 54634
Contacts: Kathy Bowman, twinhawks2@mwt.net
608/528-4658

Twinhawks Hollow is a forty-acre, certified organic, woman owned and operated farm in the hills of southwestern WI. While we are not offering a 'traditional' CSA share in 2006, we are offering a flower share. Visitors are welcome.

Zephyr Group Garden

1219 Spaight Street, Madison, WIÝ 53590
Contacts: Audrey Lesondak, leshoff@tds.net
608/242-9202

With three acres in cultivation and about a dozen households in Stoughton and Madison, the members of Zephyr Group Garden (ZIGG) have banded together to share both the work and the bounty of the crops. We use a worker cooperative model in which all members collaborate as growers while the farm maintains traditional crop production. We have a strong focus on growing vegetables for preservation, although we can't resist a few delicious fresh eating items as well. Crops are harvested and distributed as they ripen; there are no weekly deliveries to drop-off sites.