New Carlisle, oh
Who We Are

The Farm Direct Coop is a woman-run, hybrid organization that is part CSA, part food hub, bringing super fresh local and organic produce from local farms to our communities. Our online stores feature all local food and products like grains, meats, pantry and body care items, in addition to weekly add-on options for fruits, veggies, mushrooms, cheese, bread & more.

We feel confident that if you want to be in a CSA, this is the best one. super-fresh produce, competitive prices, excellent variety, multiple share types, knowledgeable and committed staff, vacation holds, delivery options, recipes & prep tips, all delivered with over a quarter-century of evolution & experience. We are passionate about what we do, and we would love to have you join us*.

Our CSA has monthly shares in February, March, April and May. We offer organic plant starts in May, then our regular season runs from early June to late October with an additional Turkey order and Thanksgiving Share in November and a season closing December Share.

Traditionally we offer organic vegetable, IPM fruit, local cheese, pantry items, cultivated mushrooms, organic flowers, pasta, pastured eggs and locally baked bread shares in the regular summer season. Bulk purchases for putting up/freezing are also available.
Pick ups, on Tuesdays or Thursdays in Salem and Melrose. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in Marblehead, visit our website to learn more.
*Our program has become very popular & we currently have a waiting list for membership.

Listing last updated on Jul 22, 2026

Market Channels

Season: January

Type: 3rd party CSA service

Since: 1993

# of Shares: 990

Share Prices:
$55/membership $19.50/$30 Small/Large Organic Vegetable - per week for a 19 week season. $14.50/$19 Small/Large IPM Fruit - per week for 19 weeks Pantry boxes, cheese, bread, flower, egg, mushroom, pasta, Thanksgiving & December shares available.

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Products and Crops

We are an alternative to a traditional on-farm CSA. We are a hybrid between a traditional CSA, a Food Hub and a Cooperative. As a multi-farm model, some of the risk of joining a CSA is minimized. We offer 10 types of shares, differently sized. Support New England farms, dairies and bakeries through our weekly pick up June through October. Wait-list only as of February 2022.(still true May 2026) Visit our website to add your name.

Contact Information

Julie Pottier-Brown
(877) 332-3276
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1146
Marblehead, MA 01945

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