CSA Information & Sign Up

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a food partnership that allows you to support local farmers while enjoying seasonal produce. Members buy a share of the anticipated harvest and receive produce in regular installments throughout the season. By purchasing a share ahead of time, farmers receive their financial inputs when they are preparing for the season ahead. Being part of a CSA share will connect you to your food and community like never before!

 
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Élèves des champs

All of our vegetable baskets are provided by Élèves des Champs, an entirely youth-run farm and non-profit dedicated to youth engagement in sustainable agriculture and just food systems. They grow over 40 types of vegetables and produce, which they distribute through farmers’ markets, CSA baskets, and donations to food banks and community groups on the island of Montreal. Don’t forget to check out their social media!

Our Basket Options and Pricing

PRICES FOR 2025

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The prices listed here are the prices set by Élèves des Champs; the McGill Farmers’ Market does not profit from the CSA. When you sign up for the CSA, you will select a size of basket and a frequency of pick-up (either every week or every other week). This affects the price as follows:

Summer (8 weeks)

Thursday, July 2rd - Thursday, August 20th

  • WEEKLY PICK-UP (8 baskets)

    • Small = $120 ($100 for McGil students), Medium = $240 ($200 for McGill students), Large = $360 ($300 for McGill Students)

  • BIWEEKLY PICK-UP (4 baskets)

    • Small = $60 ($50 for McGill students), Medium = $120 ($100 for McGill Students), Large = $180 ($150 for McGill students)

FALL (9 weeks)

Thursday, August 27th - Thursday, October 29th (No market on Oct. 15 because of McGill’s Fall break)

  • WEEKLY PICK-UP (9 baskets)

    • Small = $135 ($112.50 for McGill Students), Medium = $270 ($225 for McGill students), Large = $405 ($337.50 for McGill students)

  • BIWEEKLY PICK-UP (5 baskets)

    • Small = $75 (62.50 for McGill students), Medium = $150 ($125 for McGill students), Large = $250 ($187.50 for McGill students)

NEW! PAYMENT INSTALLMENT OPTION

Thanks to support from the Sustainability Projects Fund, we’re launching a payment installment option for our CSA baskets! To sign up, fill out the regular CSA registration form linked below and select the payment installment option. Our funds are limited, so we can't guarantee that we will cover all need, but we'll do our best! Send us an email with any questions.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN YOUR BASKET

The vegetables, herbs, or fruits in your basket will vary depending on what’s in season and the environmental conditions faced by the farm. This is an exciting opportunity to reconnect with seasonal eating! You’ll quickly realize how far food is imported and modified to arrive on our supermarket shelves. Plus, it’s a chance to experiment with new ingredients and recipes!

Basket Sizing:

Small: 4-5 items

Medium: 8-10 items

Large: 12-15 items

 
 

CSA Basket Details

 

DATES

Our summer season will last from Thursday, July 2nd to Thursday, August 20th, 2026. Our fall season will last from Thursday, August 27th to Thursday, October 29th, 2025, with the exception of October 15, due to McGill’s fall break.

PICK UP

Vegetables will be picked up between 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM on Thursdays on the McGill Downtown campus on McTavish and Sherbrooke. You will receive a weekly reminder to pick up your produce. Please note that the Market cannot provide credit for missed baskets. If you are unable to attend CSA pick-up, please have a friend or family member pick up the produce for you.

PAYMENT

Payment is required in full for the entire season in advance unless you select the payment installment option, where we’ll coordinate with you by email to set up monthly payments based on your situation! Payment can be made through the e-transfer online system. No refunds will be given.

Quality and diversity

Each week, baskets will include a diverse selection of vegetables, herbs, or fruits depending on what's in season. By registering, you commit to receiving your chosen weekly basket for the duration of the season and understand that the quantity and diversity of produce will be influenced by environmental conditions throughout the season.

If you have any questions or concerns about the CSA program at the McGill Farmers' Market, please reach out to us at mcgillfarmersmarket@gmail.com.