CSA: Community Supported Agriculture

Why Deep Roots?

Two small farms come together to grow for Deep Roots.  These farms are local and have entered into this partnership to grow high quality produce and strengthen the communities with food.  Chandler Family Farm and Highway 19 Produce are passionate about growing food and keeping it affordable for families who wish to choose fresh options for them. .  Since each farm contributes items weekly to the boxes, a variety of vegetables  is assured and the possibility of crop failure for any reason is limited.  All will be grown without the use of pesticides or GMO's.  Everything in your share will be grown by us, we do not bring in any outside produce or fruit.  Also, you will know which farm provided which vegetables each week.   We want you to be fully informed considering this is an investment and support for all farms involved. 

How it works!

 Your Commitment: As a CSA member, you are essentially a shareholder in our farms, sharing both the benefits and the risks. Your investment at the beginning of the season provides funding for our farmers to grow your food.  Because of this, we cannot offer refunds or cancel subscriptions after the second week of the season. 

You will have a choice of site to pick up your box each week in either Mabank or Athens.    Boxes will be delivered to your site by 1:00 pm on Tuesday  of each week.  You agree to pick up your box  prior to closing time of that business.   Boxes that are not picked up within 24 hrs will be donated. 

If you will not be able to pick up your box within 24 hrs of delivery, you may ask a friend or family member to pick it up for you.    Or you may ask that we  donate your box to a local food pantry that week.   If you would like to donate your box, please let us know 24 hrs in advance of delivery.   

The benefits of membership:

• Freshly harvested fruits and vegetables, nutrient dense, field ripened for best flavor
• Locally grown by farmers committed to the health of the community
• Opportunity to visit the farms where your food is grown, shake your farmer's hand, and ask any questions  you might have about how your food is grown or handled.

Farmer's Commitment: We commit to using only natural and sustainable methods to grow our vegetables. While our farms are not certified organic, everything we grow is free from pesticides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).  We commit to transparency in our farming methods and encourage you to visit and ask questions so you are fully informed. 

We also commit to having your box of fresh veggies ready for your pickup on time each week.    In the event of a storm or other weather that prevents on-time delivery, you will be notified by text or email.   Delivery will be made as quickly as possible after the weather passes.

What does it Cost? 
The entire season cost is prepaid.   You may choose either an 8 week season or 16 weeks.
2 shares options :
Half Share (1-2 people) $20 per week
Full Share (3-4 people) $35 per week

What is in a share?  
Check out the chart on the Member Agreement page, or look through our past shares in the 2016 Share Photos.
Extras like Eggs, Herbs and Meat are available for an extra charge, as well. 

Where do we pick up?  Choose one day and one pickup location for the season.

ATHENS - Come & Take IT, 301 E. Larkin St

• Tuesday 3-7pm
  

MABANK - Chandler Family Farm, 18151 E HWY 175 W Mabank

• Tuesday 3-7pm

DALLAS - SATURDAY PICKUP ONLY

• White Rock Farmers Market: 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas TX 75218
  • pick up 8am-12 noon at Chandler Family Farm market booth

DALLAS - SUNDAY PICKUP ONLY

• Lakewood Village Farmers Market : 6434 E. Mockingbird @ Abrahms
  • pick up 9am-12noon at Chandler Family Farm market booth