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, soaps & pantry items, in addition to weekly add-on options for fruits, veggies, mushrooms, cheese & more.

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

Our CSA season runs from Early June to Late-October with an additional Thanksgiving Share, December Share. Due to demand, we offer pre-season distributions through March & April, and a plant sale in May. 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 May 28, 2025

Market Channels

Season: January

Type: 3rd party CSA service

Since: 1993

# of Shares: 990

Share Prices:
$55/membership $18.05/$27.75 Small/Large Organic Vegetable - per week for an 18 week season. $12.5/$17.75 Small/Large IPM Fruit - per week for 18 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. Waitlist only as of February 2022.(still true March 2024) Visit our website to add your name.

Contact Information

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

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