I have shared a CSA with another family from this farm for the last 2 seasons. Great selection of…read moreproduce, no fruit other than melons. Ariel, the head farmer, hosts "planting parties" in the spring which provides a hands on experience of his organic farming process, giving the consumer an opportunity to learn and appreciate the foods we consume. Reasonably priced and supports your local, independent farmer.

From the owner: Seed to Seed Farm provides fresh and local vegetables through CSA (Community Supported…read moreAgriculture), Farmer's Markets and Wholesale. Our produce is always grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, fertilizers or GMO seed. The health of you, your family and our environment are our number one concern.

This is my first summer being part of a CSA. When I was looking around to find the best fit I had a…read morenumber of questions. Culinary Delights Farm answered all the questions and were helpful with everything. So far the produce has been amazing. Love the fresh fruits and vegetables. I am looking forward to the rest of the summer and all the variety to come.

I've been receiving their produce for over 5 years and have been consistently happy with the…read morevariety, quantity, and quality of the shares. It takes awhile to learn to utilize the various items in the shares, but I've found that it gets easier with each additional year to adapt to the timing of various vegetables. Unlike the local farmer's markets I find the produce to always be fresh. Nancy, the owner, does a nice job of communicating the various ups and downs of farm life. Sure, there are occasional disappointments (for example, when a crop gets destroyed by insects and/or weather conditions), but that just makes me appreciate the overall wonderful quality all that much more!

Great little garden, come here often to watch aliens fly by. Always wandered why they don't stop…read moreand say hi

For some reason CSAs or Community Support Agriculture groups are still an underground cult movement…read morein Minnesota. You would think that a state so deeply rooted in farming and community would have more people coming together to support healthy local food from local growers. It's simple, you pay a subscription fee of a few hundred dollars in the spring in exchange for weekly summer produce harvested fresh all summer long. For those interested there are a few CSA options in the area however Common Ground Garden is the best. Run by the Sisters and students at St. Benedict Monastery/University they not only grow amazing fruits, flowers, vegetables and herbs but they also partner with others to offer local bread, eggs, and meats. The quality and quantity of each week's share cannot be beat, the staff is heavenly, and they even offer periodic events and classes for members. If you are willing to learn to cook and eat locally and seasonally there is no better value than Common Ground Garden.

We are proud members of this CSA family for the last 3 years and you should be too. We have been…read moremembers of CSAs in several cities across the country and Lisa and her team at Bakers Acres are one of the very best. The farm itself feels like it was lifted out a storybook and we love to visit for the events they host for members (pea picking, pumpkins in the falls, bon-fires, etc). They are certified organic and they are not stopping there as they are always busy making improvements to make the farm and their distribution even more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids) enjoy a "full share" which means we pick up a fresh box full of veggies for 18 weeks during the summer/fall months and if you do the math it's very inexpensive. The quality of the vegetables is always 5 star and super fresh. Most of the items are staple items that we can use easily incorporate into our weekly meals and once and a while there is a more unusual ingredient that is fun to experiment with... don't worry about meal ideas as Lisa provides weekly recipes and info about how to cook/eat each item. I can't recommend membership enough... one tip is to make sure to sign up early as each year the number of shares are limited and usually sell out.

Excellent certified organic, local produce. As a member,…read moreyou receive a full box either every or every other week featuring seasonal classics as well as unique varieties all season long. If you like to buy organic produce at the store or enjoy visiting a famers' market or co-op, you should try this out for a season. There really is no comparison to the quality and variety of the produce, and there is a tremendous amount of a feel good factor when you commit to sustainably support a local farmer. If you're already on board the CSA train and just deciding which one to join, this one is wonderful. The owner is very focused, driven, and excellent at communication. She sends out deatiled updates on the farm as well as storage tips and great recipes for the week's delivery. She holds several fantastic events on the farm each year and really makes you feel involved and appreciated in her efforts to better our earth, health, community, and food system. She treats you like a true partner in both, business and this mission which is both humbling and empowering. That beats a mundane trip to the grocery store any day.

A great, local family owned farm and greenhouse! Amazingly delicious produce, the farm stand is…read morewonderful! I'm also a member of their CSA and can't recommend it highly enough!! The greenhouse is open in the spring and the best in the area for flowers, plants, and garden needs!! Love Niemczyk Gardens!

Small family farm that my daughter has a share of a CSA. We get vegetables weekly. Everything is…read moreso fresh and tasty. They do offer a vegetable stand where they sell what they grow. We had some wonderful fresh corn tonight for dinner. Highly recommend.

My wife and I have been habitue's of the Minneapolis Farmers Market for decades. When the Market…read moreis open we can usually be found there every weekend. Over the years we have developed a number of vendors that we patronize such as the cucumber lady, the asparagus man, the egg guy, and many others selling vegetables and other products that you just can't find at the supermarket However, this year of the pandemic (2020), we decided that it wasn't worth the risk to go to the market in person. We eat a lot of vegetables and didn't want to give up local produce so we decided to participate in Community Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) program. One of the vendors we patronized at the Market was Untiedt based in Waverly. They are one of the largest vendors selling mostly local products at the Market and we particularly liked their grape tomatoes and sugar cube melons. Since they are large they have an extensive network in the metro area for distribution of their weekly shares. We get ours at Wagners on Penn Avenue in Southwest Minneapolis. There is the added bonus of a small Untiedt vegetable stand in the parking lot which we use to supplement our CSA box. So far we have been very happy with our experience. Every week we get a nice variety of fresh veggies. Since there are only two of us at home now we debated about whether to get the family size or smaller sized box. We went with the family sized and are glad we did. However we do eat a lot of vegetables. Quality has always been high. It would be nice if you could customize your order each week but I understand that the logistics would be unmanageable. We miss going to the Farmer's market in person but the CSA box is a nice option to have.

I stop on way to work twice a week. I always buy either a cantaloupe or watermelon. Young man at…read morestall picks me one ready to eat right now. I'm never disappointed. It always tastes great. Healthy breakfast today.

As a family, we visit Luceline Orchard every year, and it's always a fantastic time! There's…read moresomething for everyone -- delicious food, live music, and fun activities for all ages. For food, I highly recommend the apple brat. It's packed with flavor and a true classic of the orchard. It's easy to spend a couple of hours here -- you can feed the live animals, take a hayride, play basketball, and enjoy many other activities. Entry to the orchard is free, and while some activities require a small fee, it's well worth it for a fun, family-friendly day out.

I've brought my family here 4 falls in a row now and it's become a favorite family tradition. It's…read moreworth the drive from Minneapolis for sure. Unlike some orchards there is no charge for entry and then once you are there you can buy tickets for "rides". Huge discount on weekdays. But they also have a lot of free activities like a corn pit, zip line rides, and other things that my 4 year old had loved each year. They also often have live music. They also have plenty of food options. Nothing too special but it's not really the main draw anyway. Great for a family trip.

My favorite farm share place in the cities! I had heard of TGA a few years back when I received a…read moregift certificate to take a cooking class. Dang pandemic, I have not yet been able to take a cooking class, but once those restrictions lift, I will be there for sure! The options to get yummy, local produce here are robust. Last summer (2020), I was too late on the ball to get a full season farm share, so I got a once a month "grill box", which came with a meat to grill and a smaller assortment of veggies. How amazing those 3 boxes were. Over the winter, I also got a couple of the "off season" boxes, which included mostly cheese, jams, and other freshly canned or frozen goodies. I signed up for both the full season share and grill box this summer as well and have yet to be disappointed. TGA also does a lot of good in the community. You can spend a little extra and give a farm share to those in need, student shares are also available, and everything is local. The manager there (I think her name is Karin) is also fantastic. I have missed the pick-up window or written down the wrong pick-up date on more occasions than I am willing to admit and I always still get what I need. Overall, just a great business offering a great product.

The Good Acre is a nonprofit organization who's mission is to strengthen and connect farmers and…read morecommunities through good food. I was first introduced to this place through my daughter. She had signed up for their CSA program last summer and we attended an event there last the fall. They also have a commercial kitchen for rental for small businesses and offer a variety of cooking classes (that are open to the public). I don't really want to say this too loud cause it's my best kept secret!! I recently took part in several of their cooking classes with my daughter (of course)! I found both classes to be very fun and informative. We took a class called "Curry in a Hurry" and "Korean BBQ" both lead by Chef Yia Vang (owner of Union Kitchen). First he demonstrated a few things but then we set up in stations and starting following the recipe and cooking/grilling ourselves. Both were a really awesome experience. Chef Yia was always nearby to ask questions if we needed anything. I like how casual things feel and how welcoming the staff are. Can't wait to come back for another class soon!

Great customer service and great cuts of meat. We enjoy several meat delivery a year and the…read moreproduce CSA and eggs.

Absolutely fabulous produce! CSA share boxes arrive promptly. Produce is fresh, boxes contain a…read morevariety that changes as the seasons change. For example: lettuce, radish, kohlrabi early then changing over to tomatoes, peppers and cukes as the summer progresses and ends with a flourish of winter squashes. Each season has been unique just like the Minnesota growing season.