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If you missed the 2024 UK Health and Wellness Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Voucher Fair on January 17, or you would like to review the information again, you can view it in this video. You will learn about the program and meet our partner farmers.

We have a wide range of partner farm offerings.

We have a wide range of partner offerings. For the 2024 CSA season, our farms are: Barr Farms, Cleav's Family Market, Elmwood Stock Farm, Flourishing Herbs, Hickory Grove Farm, Homegrown Direct LLC, Lazy Eight Stock Farm, Mustard Seed Farm, Old Homeplace Farm, Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm, Rootbound Farm, Sustainable Harvest Farm and the UK Organic Farming Unit. If you are an employee or retiree on a UK health insurance plan, you can use your voucher to pair with any of these farms.

What is a CSA?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is like a subscription to a farm. CSA shareholders purchase a share of a farm’s harvest before the season starts and commit to being a shareholder for the entire designated season. In return, shareholders will receive a weekly box or bag of farm vegetables and sometimes fruit and herbs as well. 

The UK HR Health and Wellness CSA Voucher program helps make this choice easier for you! As a participant in this program, employees* and retirees** on a UK health plan receive either $100 or $200 vouchers toward the cost of a CSA share from one of our partner farms. As a participant in the voucher program, you will receive: 

After you claim your voucher, you will receive a confirmation email with a code and a link to this program website. Scroll to your chosen farm and follow the sign-up instructions.

* Please note this is considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service and will be included as a fringe benefit for taxation on your UK paycheck.
**Please note this is considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service and should be reported accordingly.

2024 Partner Farms

Barr Farms

CSA service area: Louisville (Jefferson County), Shepherdsville (Bullitt County), Elizabethtown and Radcliff and Fort Knox (Hardin County), Brandenburg and Rhodelia (Meade County) and New Albany, IN
Season: 24 weeks. Mid-May to Late October
Size and cost: Small (5-7 items) $552 ($23/week), Regular (7-10 items) $696 ($29/week), Abundant (10-13 items) $888 ($37/week)
Seasonal offerings: We raise over 40 varieties of vegetables, and our shares are fully customizable. Depending on the season, a share can include strawberries, lettuce, kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, green onions, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, watermelon and/or winter squash, among many other options. We also have the option to add on meat, gourmet mushrooms and eggs.  

We're a seventh-generation family farm in Rhodelia, KY. We raise certified organic produce, 100% grass-fed beef, pastured chicken and pork on our 260-acre farm. We believe in healthy food, healthy people and a healthy community. That's why we've chosen to farm and feed our local neighbors, including you! Everything we grow is raised with love and care to ensure the best quality and nutrition for our customers and to take care of the soil for the next seven generations.

Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • ·Veggie shares are fully customizable in a "shopping cart" customer experience.
  •  Customers can add meat, eggs or gourmet mushrooms.
  •  Members can place their shares on hold on the website or by emailing the farm.
  • We offer a CSA member picnic and farm tour at the end of the season.
  • We have a members-only Facebook group where CSA members share recipes, cooking tips and inspiration with each other.
How will I hear from my farmer?

· A weekly farm newsletter, CSA member Facebook group, and automatic emails about customization window notification, share updates and order confirmations.

Payment Options

Four payments of 25% paid in full by the first pickup

Barr Farms CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: farmer@barrfarmsky.com Phone: 859-608-6458

1. Go to: https://barrfarmsky.localfoodmarketplace.com/Subscriptions
2. If you are a new CSA member:
a. Start by clicking the green “Create an Account Here” button.
b. Enter your email and create a password.
c. Complete the contact information, select the appropriate customer type by choosing “CSA: I’m a CSA member or plan to purchase a CSA/farm share subscription” and select “continue”.
d. Select your Customer Distribution Location from the dropdown menu as your preferred CSA pickup location (you can always change this later).
e. Complete the registration questions at the bottom and click “Register.”
3. If you are a returning CSA member:
a. Start by resetting your password using the link below the “Create an Account Here” button.
b. Scroll down to choose your pickup location from the drop-down menu.
4. Add your CSA share of choice to your cart choose from “abundant, regular, small” organic veggie shares.
a. Select your frequency as “weekly”. (Note: UK H&W CSA vouchers are ONLY eligible for weekly organic veggie shares.)
b. Select the payment option as “payment plan”. (Note: The farm will manually apply the voucher code to your account. You do not need to pay in full since this will result in a refund.)
c. Click “Add to Cart.”
5. Go to the shopping cart icon in the top right and select “Checkout”.
6. Review your account and distribution information. Review the agreement and cancellation policy. Select the “I agree” box.
7. In the payment section, skip the promo code box. UK H&W CSA voucher members will email their voucher code directly to the farm after signup.
8. Enter a credit card by clicking the pencil next to the words “No credit card on file.”
9. Then click “Confirm Subscriptions.”
10. Once your order is complete, email Barr Farms at farmer@barrfarmsky.com with your UK H&W voucher code, linkblue ID, and name in the account. The farm will apply this discount code to your CSA share.

Cleav's Family Market

CSA service area: Hodgenville (LaRue County), Elizabethtown (Hardin County), Louisville (Jefferson County) and Lexington (Fayette County)   
Season: 18 weeks. June 1 to September 28
Size and cost: Regular: (10-15 Items) $540 ($30/week), no small size; only $200 voucher may be used.
Seasonal offerings: We plan 10-15 seasonal offerings. Depending on the growing season, a share could contain a mixture of tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, greens, onions, corn, melons, peaches, apples, sweet potatoes, okra, green beans, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, squash, cabbage or eggplant.  

Cleav's Family Market prides itself on being a good steward that provides its customers with great tasting and healthy food. Our animals are raised in their natural habitat with no hormones or antibiotics. Great food for great people.

Cleav's Family Market
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • Customization is not available.
  • Share pause is not available. If you cannot pick up a week’s share, you are encouraged to send a friend, family member or neighbor to pick up and enjoy that week's share.  Any share not picked up at the end of each site's designated time frame is donated and not replaced the following week.
  • Doorstep delivery is available in Lexington for an additional charge. 
     
How will I hear from my farmer?

Text (for CSA arrival notifications, communication); email (for customer inquiries, share updates, order confirmations)

Is there an early bird incentive or referral bonus?

Contact the farm for more information.

Payment Options

At checkout, please select PayPal for payment plan options. They offer four interest-free easy payments or PayPal monthly options with 18% APR based on purchase amount and credit.

Cleav's Family Market CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact Cleav's Family Market.
Email: cleavsfamilymarket@gmail.com Phone: 270-304-7422

1. Go to: www.cleavsfamilymarket.com/2024buyersclub

2. Have the following ready:

  • your voucher code
  • LinkBlue ID
  • preferred pickup location

3. Click the 18-week option Enrollment tile.
4. Select your pickup location from the “Pick Up Location” drop-down menu. Click “Add to Basket.” Do not click “Buy Now” as you will not be given the opportunity to enter your voucher information and you will not receive your discount.
5. Click "View Cart."
6. Click the text “Enter a promo code.” In the space that appears, enter your voucher code. ONLY the $200 voucher code may be used for this purchase.
7. Click “Add a note”. In the space that appears, enter your LinkBlue ID (ex: “abc123”).
8. Click "Check Out."
9. Choose your payment options: credit/debit, PayPal, or offline payment. Offline payment is suggested if you prefer to send a check. PayPal is suggested if you wish to pay the farm in installments. If you choose PayPal you will be taken to PayPal and asked to sign into your PayPal account. If you do not have a PayPal account, you will be asked to create one.
10. When your payment information is entered, please visually confirm on the farm website to see that you have entered your voucher code and LinkBlue ID.
11. Be sure all information is correct and click “Place Order.”

Elmwood Stock Farm

CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Georgetown (Scott County), Versailles and Midway (Woodford County), Frankfort (Franklin County), Louisville (Jefferson County), Northern KY and Cincinnati
Season: 20 weeks. Mid-May to Early October (Estimated)
Size and cost: Mini (6-7 items) $599 ($29.95/week); Regular (8-9 items) $799 ($39.95/week); Robust (11-12 items) $999 ($49.95/week)
Seasonal offerings: We plan 40 different seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, a share may include carrots, salad mix, green onions, squash, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, radishes, tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, cucumbers, beets, onions, sweet corn, peppers, garlic and/or celery.

Elmwood Stock Farm is a sixth-generation family farm situated on 550 acres just outside Georgetown, Kentucky. USDA-certified organic since 2000, Elmwood Stock Farm offers wholesome vegetables, fruit, berries, pantry items, pasture-raised eggs, chicken, turkey and pork, and grass-fed, grass-finished beef and lamb. Mac and Ann Stone, Ann’s brother, John Bell and a great support team produce healthy and delicious farm shares. CSA shareholders benefit from Elmwood Stock Farm’s many years of growing good food for CSA, from a well-planned weekly share to the opportunity to swap and add items, and the ability to skip a week for vacation from your secure online account. Add-on items include wild-caught seafood, artisan breads, locally roasted coffee and more! Have your vegetable, meat, flower or egg share delivered to your home, or choose to pick it up from more than a dozen community locations.

Elmwood Stock Family Farm
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • Choose what you want to receive each week by logging in to your online account and making your selections. Here, you can also purchase additional vegetables, meats or eggs; skip a week; or carry over some of the value of your share for a future week. 
  • Any time you cannot pick up a share, log in during the delivery's open period and click the Cancel Order link in the red box. This will let us know not to deliver a share for you. When canceled, your share will be emptied, and the value of your veggies will be added to your Farm Credit for use in future weeks. Note that your Farm Credit has a $75 rollover limit. The limit is in place to make sure the farm doesn't have orders larger than can be fulfilled any one week of the season. All Farm Credit needs to be used by the end of the season. 
  • Weekly on-farm pickup, monthly farm tours and u-pick. 
How will I hear from my farmer?

Text (for CSA arrival notifications), aAutomatic emails (customization window notification, share updates, order confirmations), weekly newsletter (e-news or print), blog, Facebook group, a member-only webpage with access to video tutorials, storage tip guide, A-to-Z vegetable guide, kid educational materials, recipes, etc.

Payment Options

Monthly Payment Plan: If you need to break up your payment into installments, prepare and send your first payment today of at least $200 to secure your share. Prepare additional checks for the remaining balance dated for deposit dated on the first of the month (Jan., Feb., Mar., etc.) Send all payments to the farm now and we'll wait until the date on the check before we deposit the payment. Payment must be completed by May 1, 2024.

Elmwood Stock Farm CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email preferred: hello@elmwoodstockfarm.com  Phone: (859) 621-0755

  1. Go to: https://elmwoodstockfarm.com/csa/vegetable-csa/
  2. Review the details for Elmwood’s Summer CSA vegetable share, including links to CSA Plans and Pricing and Benefits of CSA.
  3. Once you have made your selection, click on the “Sign Up Summer 2024” button.
    1. For existing CSA members, sign in to your account.
    2. For new CSA members, create a CSA account.
      • Note, make sure the name you register with is the same as the voucher application or that this contact is listed on the CSA account to verify the use of the voucher.
  4. Review list of pick-up locations and select the corresponding day of the week at the bottom of the page.
  5. Select the share size that you would like to purchase (mini, regular or robust) and click “Next”.
  6. Review options to add an “Egg, Surprise Meat, or Flower” to your order and click “Next”.
  7. Review option to add a “Choose My Own Meat Share” and click “Next”.
  8. Select your share pickup location from the drop-down menu OR check the box for home delivery if this is how you would like to receive your share.
  9. Enter your home address below your share pickup location and make sure to include your voucher code and linkblue ID on the street address line after your address. Once you have entered your address, voucher code and linkblue ID, click “Next”. 
  10. Review the option to add a donation for a CSA share to local families experiencing food insecurity and click “Next”.
  11. Look over your selected farm share, pickup location, address, and make sure your voucher code and linkblue ID are included in the street address line and select “Complete Sign-Up”.
  12. Review the details on making payment to the farm.
  13.   a. Note, UK H&W CSA voucher members will have their discount manually applied after signup and are only responsible for the cost of the share less the voucher.
      b. Members can choose to pay this balance in full or in installments before the start of the season. The farm does require a $200 deposit at signup to secure your share (outside of the voucher). Membership is not confirmed until payment is made.

Flourishing Herbs Farm

CSA Service Area: Scottsville (Allen County), Glasgow (Barren County), Bowling Green (Warren County)
Season: 24 weeks
Size and cost: Small (4-5 items), $480 ($20/week) Full (6-7 items), $720 ($30/week)
Seasonal Offerings: We plan 70 seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, a share can include celery, peppers, tomatoes, Swiss chard, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, greens, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, beets, squash and a variety of herbs.

Flourishing Herbs is Certified Organic by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. We grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers. As responsible land stewards, we aim to develop healthy soils in a diverse ecosystem that benefits wildlife and protects the watershed. We grow for CSA to provide local sustainable food and collaborate with regional farms to strengthen food security.

Farmers Jacqueline and Larry Berry lean on their past experiences in art direction and teaching and automotive supply organization to approach farming and local food production with creativity and practical organization. They are passionate about farmer collaboration and more customers being able to access local foods. They grow over 75 varieties of certified organic herbs, vegetables and flowers on a 1.5-acre market garden in Allen County. 

Flourishing Herbs Farm

Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • Share customization is not available.
  • If a pause is disclosed at sign up, there is a cost reduction.
How will I hear from my farmer?

Text, emails and farm blog

Payment options

Payment in full upfront or monthly

Flourishing Herbs Farm CSA Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm. 
Email: flourishingherbs@gmail.com   Phone: 270-404-5170

  1. Go to: https://www.flourishingherbs.com/csa.html
  2. Review the details for the 2024 Flourishing Herbs Main CSA program and click on the green “CSA Application” button to get started.
  3. Complete the signup form with your contact information, share choice (small or full), payment preference (pay in full or pay monthly), and choose your pickup location. 
  4. Add your voucher code and LinkBlue ID into the field provided. 
  5. Review and select “Yes, I agree!” to the CSA member agreement. 
  6. Pay your share balance less the voucher with the farm using the method selected.  

Hickory Grove Farm

CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Shelbyville (Shelby County), LaGrange (Oldham County)
Season: 20 weeks. Early May to early October (estimated)
Size and cost: Small Share $640 ($200 deposit + $22 per week x 20 weeks), Regular Share $820 ($300 deposit + $26 per week x 20 weeks), Robust Share $1080 ($400 deposit + $34 per week x 20 weeks), All share sizes have a membership fee upfront with a recurring weekly payment at pickup for the remaining balance.
Seasonal offerings: We plan 14 different seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, a share may include greens, broccoli, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, summer squash, zucchini, cucumber, melon, sweet corn, peppers, green beans, salad mix, radishes, winter squash, potatoes and strawberries and/or eggplant.

Hickory Grove Farm started in 1786 in Pleasureville, KY. Through the centuries, the farm has grown just about everything. Their family has always been motivated by a deep connection to the land and a desire to raise foods using regenerative and organic practices so they can hand it off to the next generation better than they found it.                                                    
The farm is currently run by Ryan Burnette who raises certified organic mixed vegetables and pasture-raised meats and eggs. They offer both meat and produce CSAs to eaters around the Bluegrass.

Hickory Grove

Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • All CSA members select their items at the market stand which gives each participant the chance to pick and choose the items they want in their share.
  • If a member is unable to pick up their share they are not billed for that week.
  • CSA member benefits include strawberry and pumpkin u-pick and a fall harvest festival.
How will I hear from my farmer?

Weekly newsletter (e-news or print), Instagram/Facebook page

Payment Options

CSA members pay an initial membership fee at signup and the remainder is paid weekly at the farm stand.

Hickory Grove Farm CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm
Email preferred: Hickorygrovefarmky@gmail.com Phone: 502-330-3443 

  1. Go to: https://www.hickorygrovefarm.com/our-meat-and-vegetable-csas
  2. Review the details for Hickory Grove Farm’s 2024 Vegetable CSA Buyers Club and the different share sizes (small, regular and robust). 
  3. Select the “buy now” button on the share of your choice.
  4. Review the share details for that box, including the number of units (or items) per share, CSA member agreement and other details. 
  5. Scroll down and select your preferred CSA pick-up location from the drop-down menu. 
  6. Review the “CSA Add-Ons” and check the box “Egg Add-on” if interested. 
  7. In the “How to Get It” section, select Hickory Grove Farm.  
  8. Click the “Add to Cart” and then select the cart icon in the top right of the screen to checkout. 
  9. Add your UK H&W voucher code in the coupon code box and select “Apply”. 
  10. Select “Continue to Payment” to complete your transaction. 
  11. Fill out your contact and payment information. 
  12. In the box that says “Add a note for the seller” on the right-hand side add your linkblue ID. 
  13. Once you have filled out all your information, select “Place Order”. 

HomeGrown Direct LLC

CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County) and Georgetown (Scott County)
Season: 20 weeks. First week of June to second week of October
Size and cost: Each share will contain 6-7 different items in varying quantities. Peck: $500 full season or $27 per week/$108/month. Half-bushel: $600 full season or $33 per week/$132/month. Bushel: $900 full season or $48 per week/$192/month.
Seasonal offerings: We grow over 50 different crops. Depending on the season, shares can include tomatoes, green onion, kohlrabi, kale, radishes, cucumber, cabbage, broccoli, chard, zucchini, and/or yellow squash.
 
With a mission of providing fresh, local and safe produce for their neighbors, community and state, HomeGrown Direct has been “local since 1783." Over the past decade, brothers and ninth-generation farmers Jacob and Beckham Sharpe have transitioned their family tobacco farm into a diversified 230-acre farming operation that harvests 50 different crops throughout the CSA season. As a multi-farm CSA, HomeGrown Direct understands that agriculture and community go hand in hand, and they take great pride in their partnerships with other local farmers in their area: Berkshire Farms, Evans Orchard, Gallrein Farms and Cornett Enterprises.

Sustainable
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • Customization is allowed for subscribers that are picking up from the farm ONLY.
  • Subscribers are allowed 2 pauses throughout the CSA season. Subscribers will receive a gift certificate of equal value to their vegetable box to use on products loaded onto the website (this can include KY Proud value-added products, eggs, pumpkins, fall decor, etc). This cannot be used towards payment of future CSA boxes during the season.
  • HomeGrown Direct CSA subscribers can participate in family photos on the farm at the end of the season for a discounted rate!
How will I hear from my farmer?

Text (for CSA arrival notifications, communication); email (for customer inquiries, share updates, order confirmations)

Is there an early bird incentive or referral bonus?

HomeGrown Direct offers a Handpicked CSA Loyalty Program! Refer 1-5 subscribers and receive a KY Proud product of your choice. Refer 6-10 subscribers and receive HomeGrown swag (hats, shirts, mason drinking jars, etc.). Refer 11+ subscribers and you earn a FREE vegetable box!

Payment Options

Subscribers who choose to pay for the full season up front will receive a discounted price when placing their order. We will continue to offer monthly and weekly payment options. 

Homegrown Direct LLC Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact HomeGrown Direct
​Email preferred: homegrowndirect@gmail.com

  1. Example: Go to: https://homegrowndirectllc.com/   
  2. Have ready: Voucher code, LinkBlueID, preferred share size, pickup location and time. 
  3. Click the tab titled “Handpicked CSA Produce Boxes” and scroll halfway down the page. 
  4. Share sizes are listed: A: Peck, B: 1/2 Bushel, C: Bushel. Choose your share size and click the green button “See Options”. 
  5. Click link that reads “Please read our CSA Terms and Conditions”. This is your Membership Agreement. You will learn more about delivery, payment policies and options, and share sizes. Check box indicating that you have read these terms and conditions “I agree to the terms.” 
  6. Under “Billing Period”, click the drop-down menu that reads “Choose an option”. 
         - If you plan to pay in full, select “Full season” 
         - If you plan to pay in installments, choose your option accordingly. 
  7. Click “Add to Cart”. 
  8. Enter your voucher code in the text field marked “Coupon Code”. Be sure that the voucher code you enter matches the appropriate share size. (If you enter the incorrect voucher code, an error message will appear.) Click “Apply Coupon”. Under the section “Cart Totals” you will see a discount appear. If you have selected “Full season”, the full voucher amount will be removed from the total cost, $100 for a Peck or $200 for a ½ Bushel or Bushel. If you selected “Monthly” or “Weekly” under payment plans, the discount will be reflective of the monthly or weekly discount accordingly and will continue until the amount of the voucher is used up. 
  9. The dollar amount next to “Total” is your amount due. 
  10. Under the section “Cart Totals”, see “Initial Shipment”. Click the drop-down menu next to “Initial Shipment” to activate the drop-down box with pick-up and delivery locations. Select your pick-up or delivery location from the drop-down menu. Delivery locations are designated as “Delivery” and are only applicable if you live in that neighborhood. 
  11. Click the green button “Proceed to Checkout”. 
  12. You will see a prompt to enter a coupon code, but you can ignore this if you have previously entered your voucher code. If you try to enter your voucher code again, the site will let you know that you have already entered your voucher. 
  13. Fill out all Fields in Billing Details. See important note below for entering your LinkBlue ID. 
  14. In the “Notes About Your Order” field, enter your LinkBlue ID (ex: “abc123”). This is likely the ID you use to sign into a computer. This is mandatory to successfully use your voucher. 
  15. Enter credit card information. 
  16. Be sure all information is correct and click “Sign Up Now”.  

Lazy Eight Stock Farm

CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Berea and Richmond (Madison County), Danville (Boyle County), Lancaster (Garrard County)
Season: 21 weeks; early May-late September (estimated May 5-September 28)
Size and cost: Small (5-7 items) $504 ($24/week); Regular (7-11 items) $672 ($32/week); Extra-large (11-14 items) $840 ($40/week)
Seasonal offerings: We plan 40 different seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, a share can include strawberries, lettuce, beets, cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, kale, summer squash, zucchini, green onions, basil, cucumbers, romaine lettuce, potatoes, peppers, snap beans and summer squash.

Lazy Eight Stock Farm is a small family farm located in Madison and Garrard County along the banks of the Paint Lick Creek. We pour our hearts and souls into raising USDA-certified organic vegetables for our CSA Members, the lifeblood of our farm. We offer a 21-week customizable CSA and host several on-farm events each season for our members to come and share the seasonal bounty.

Lazy Eight

Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • Members can set vegetable preferences at the beginning of the season and receive a customized share built upon those preferences. Each week they can then review their customized share and make additional changes before pick-up.
  • Members can put shares on "hold" and resume deliveries when they are ready. Customers can also switch between pickup locations and days through their Harvie profile.
  • U-pick strawberries, U-pick flowers, cooking classes and flower arranging.
How will I hear from my farmer?

Automatic emails (customization window notification, share updates, order confirmations), monthly newsletter (e-news or print), blog, Facebook group

Payment options

The farm offers automatic weekly payments that are deducted from a card on file, with an optional request to pay a portion of the share upfront, based on what you can afford, to help get the season started.

Lazy Eight Farm CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email preferred: eat@lazyeightstockfarm.com Phone: (859) 661-1501

  1. Go to: https://lazyeightstockfarm.com/csa/.
  2. Review the details for Lazy Eight’s seasonal farm share memberships, share sizes and pick-up locations, then select “Purchase a CSA Membership”. 
  3. Scroll down to "Farm Shares Section" and find your preferred main season share size (small, regular, extra-large) and select “I Want This Share”.
  4. Select “Get Started” under the 2024 Main Season share description.
  5. Choose your preferred share size from one of the three sizes (small, regular, extra-large) and select “Next”.
  6. When prompted, “How often do you want to receive a share?”, select “Weekly.” (Note: UK H&W CSA vouchers are ONLY eligible for weekly shares.)
  7. Create an account by filling out your name, email, phone, address and password or log in to your existing account and select “Next”.
    • Note, make sure the name you register with is the same as the voucher application. You can add additional contacts once you sign up. 
  8. Choose your preferred pick-up location or home delivery option and select “Add to Cart”. 
  9. Add your voucher code to the coupon code box and select “apply”. 
  10. Add your linkblue ID to the employee ID box below and select “apply ID.”
  11. Then select “go to checkout” to complete your transaction.

Mustard Seed Farm

CSA Service Area: Northern KY (Kenton County), Northern KY home delivery, and Cincinnati area (Norwood and Avondale)
Season: 20 weeks. June 6-October 31
Size and cost: Mini (5-7 items) $350-$550 (sliding scale); Regular (7-9 items) $550-$750 (sliding scale)
Seasonal Offerings: We plan 30 seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, a share can include arugula, beets, Bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, collards, cucumbers, garlic, garlic scapes, ginger, green onion, turnips, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, head lettuce, okra, peppers, potatoes, radishes, spinach, summer squash/zucchini, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, tomatoes, winter squash and fresh herbs.

Mustard Seed Farm is a collaboration between farmers Marykate Glenn and Lindsey Melling. Marykate has over a decade of experience growing for CSA in Arizona, Connecticut, Ohio and Kentucky. Lindsey came to farming after a career in graphic design and is the owner of Effloresce Herbals, a natural skin and body care business. Together, they grow for a diverse CSA program for the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region. Their farming practices are rooted in an ethos of honoring the connection between human health and the health of the land. Mustard Seeds Farm promotes soil health, nutrient-dense foods and fostering a vibrant community with food.

Mustard Seed Farm
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • Share pickups are market-style and allow the CSA member to customize their share during pickup.
  • Pausing is not available. Members can send someone to pick up their share for them. All unused shares are donated.
  • CSA member potluck
How will I hear from my farmer?

Texts, newsletter (weekly) and CSA Onboarding email series

Payment Options

Sliding scale payment. Either upfront or in monthly installments. Flexibility to work with CSA members to meet their needs.

Mustard Seed CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm. 
Email: marykate@mustardseedfarm.com  Phone: (602) 696-0302

  1. Go to: www.mustardseedfarmer.com/farm-shares/
  2. Review the details for Mustard Seed Farm CSA and click on “CSA Weekly Farm Share” under “Become a Member” to get started.
  3. Then select the form linked at the top for “UK Employees only: Click to Sign up here.”
  4. Enter your contact information into the form.
  5. Add your Link Blue ID and UK H&W Voucher Code into the field provided.
  6. Review options for CSA share sizes (small and large) and make your selection.
  7. Mustard Seed Farm operates under a sliding-scale CSA model. Please choose the payment amount that best suits your needs. Enter the full cost you wish to pay for your CSA share using the suggested range.
    a. We encourage CSA voucher members if they can select the share pricing in the middle or high end of this range to support the farm’s food access work.
  8. Choose your pick-up preference.
  9. Select your payment method (Venmo, PayPal, or check).
  10. Review and select “Yes, I agree!” to the CSA member agreement.
  11. Select the “Submit” button, and if you are paying online, it will direct you to enter your voucher code in the coupon code box and send an invoice for the balance.

Old Homeplace Farm

CSA service area: Corbin (Whitley County), London (Laurel County), Manchester and Oneida (Clay County), Hyden (Leslie County), Hazard (Perry County)
Season: 20 weeks. May 14-September 24 (estimated)
Size and cost: Small (6 items) $360 ($18/week); Medium (8 items) $560 ($28/week); Large (10 items) $760 ($38/week). We offer a renewal discount for 2023 members at the 2023 price. New members and anyone renewing after January 30th will be charged new pricing.
Seasonal offerings: We plan 35 seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, a share may include strawberries, lettuce, cabbage, spring greens (kale, collards, spinach or arugula), blueberries, summer squash, cucumbers, green onions, a root crop (turnips, radishes, or carrots), tomatoes, garlic, onions, green beans, eggplant and/or basil.

Old Homeplace Farm is a family farm in Clay County, Kentucky. We raise vegetables, flowers, fruit, pork, pastured eggs and grass-fed beef on the farm, as well as grazing sheep and goats. We care about creating resilience and relationships throughout Eastern Kentucky and hope we can help you feel good about where your food comes from. The community aspect of CSA is something we take extremely seriously and work to foster through on-farm events and our online CSA community (where we share recipes, storage info and cooking tips). 

Old Homeplace
Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • No customized shares.
  • CSA members can pause their share two times each season. They can choose to skip that week and either receive a double CSA share the following week or a refund for the price of that week. To make this adjustment, members must contact the farm 24 hours in advance of the delivery.
  • CSA member appreciation dinner and farm tour in May, ticketed on-farm dinner in the summer and a holiday wreath-making workshop in December.
How will I hear from my farmer?

Text (for CSA arrival notifications), automatic emails (customization window notification, share updates, order confirmations), weekly newsletter (e-news or print), Facebook group

Payment Options

CSA members can pre-pay in advance for the entire CSA share amount as a commitment to financially support the farm. Or, CSA members can sign up with a down payment (purchase price of one week of the CSA) by selecting "auto-pay per pickup," then our online store will automatically charge a customer's credit card each week throughout the CSA period.

Old Homeplace Farm CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: maggie@oldhomeplacefarm.com  Phone: (606) 391-8446

  1. Go to: https://www.oldhomeplacefarm.com/csa.
  2. Review the details for Old Homeplace Farm’s CSA veggie share and then scroll to the bottom and select “Sign Up for a CSA”.
  3. Find your preferred veggie summer CSA share size (small, medium, large) and select the red “add” button to the right of the weekly share price.
  4. Select your payment preference and choose “pay total upfront” so you can apply your voucher at checkout.
  5. Choose a fulfillment type and choose either a delivery option and include ZIP code OR a pickup option by choosing from the dropdown and clicking “add to cart”.
  6. Select your "cart" in the top right corner.
  7. Review your selection and select "checkout". 
  8. Log in to your account or sign up for an account. Make sure you include your name and email that is associated with your UK H&W CSA Voucher.
  9. On the checkout screen, add your UK H&W voucher code in the Promo Code box on the right sidebar, select “Apply” and then add your link blue ID in the Note to Seller box directly below.
  10. Review your checkout information (phone number, billing info and order) and select “purchase”.

Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm

CSA Service Area: Independence and Park Hills and Edgewood (Kenton County), Ft. Thomas (Campbell County), Union (Boone County) and NKY Home Delivery
Season: 24 weeks. May 21-November 9
Size and cost: · Regular (Traditional) $600 ($25 per week); Regular (Customizable) $648 ($27 per week)
Seasonal Offerings: We plan 34 seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, a share can include tomatoes, cabbage, radishes, turnips, rutabaga, ginger, garlic, onions, squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, herbs, carrots, cucumbers, spinach, peas, broccoli, beets, green onions, tomatillos, peppers, lettuce, Bok choy, beans and pumpkin.

Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm grows a diverse array of vegetables on our small family farm in Independence, KY. Our mission is to grow the health of our community by growing super fresh, top-quality produce for you and your family. We are committed to sustainable vegetable production that is free from chemical herbicides and pesticides and uses only natural sources of fertility. We believe this is the best way to grow the healthiest and highest quality produce!

Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm

Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits

Customization is available for an additional fee. Members can access their cart and make selections before 8 AM the day before CSA distribution. They have 25 credits to use on each share that do not roll over. If customers go over the balance, they can pay for additional selections at checkout.
Members can put a "hold" on their share and pick up a double share in a later week to make up for it.
Discount on on-farm events is given to CSA members (one in spring and one in fall).

How will I hear from my farmer?

Automatic reminders and confirmations, weekly newsletters delivered virtually or in print

Payment options

Payment in full upfront or 5 monthly payments that start at sign-up.

Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm. 
Email: rains.and.sun@gmail.com  Phone: (859) 912-3762

  1. Go to: https://www.rainsandsun.com/csa-shares 
  2. Review the details for Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm’s CSA share, including the share options (traditional and customizable), member agreement and pick-up options.
  3. Once you have made your share selection go to: https://csa.farmigo.com/join/rainsandsunhilltopfarm.
  4. Select your desired CSA pickup location from the list of options and hit the green “Next” button at the top of the screen. 
  5. Choose your share (customizable or traditional) and click “Add.” Then select “full share” from the select schedule drop-down menu (Note: The UK H&W voucher is only applicable for full shares) and hit the green “Next” button. 
  6. Review available share add-ons and select if desired. 
  7. Review the payment plans available (“payment in full” or “5 installments”) and select your choice. 
  8. Enter your UK H&W voucher code in the coupon code box below (at the bottom of the payment plan options) and click “Apply.”
  9. If you are a new CSA member, select the “Create account with Facebook” or “Create account with Email” button. If you are a returning customer, select the second tab to log in with your email and password.  
  10. Enter your contact information. Add an additional contact if desired and click “Next.” 
  • Note: Make sure the name you register with is the same as the voucher application.
  1. Select your preferred payment method (electronic check, PayPal, check), and in the comment box below, add your link blue ID. This is required to verify your voucher code. 
  2. Then select “Checkout” at the top of the screen. Complete payment information as requested. 

Rootbound Farm

CSA service area: Frankfort (Franklin County), Lexington (Fayette County), Louisville (Jefferson County), Crestwood and LaGrange (Oldham County) 
Season: 32 weeks; mid-May to mid-December (estimated) 
Size and cost: Small (6 items) $580 ($29 per week); Full (8 items) $780 ($39 per week); Robust (10 items) $920 ($46 per week). This pricing is for 20 weeks. CSA members can subscribe for up to 32 weeks.
Seasonal offerings: We plan 50+ different seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, a share may include yellow squash, lettuce, green onions, beets, radishes, kale, carrots, parsley, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, eggplant and/or cherry tomatoes. 

Rootbound Farm is a family-run certified organic farm in Oldham County, Kentucky. Our Farm Share (CSA) program is the lifeblood of our farm. Our passion is filling our members’ family tables with the full bounty of beautiful and delicious local veggies that positively impact their health and the environment.
We believe being in a Farm Share (CSA) should be fun - and we prioritize communication, quality and diversity. We provide weekly newsletters and use social media to provide our members with new recipes and storage tips so they can get the best out of every share.

Rootbound Farm

Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • All shares are customizable every week. We will email you a few days ahead of your pickup to let you know what the default share is for the week, plus all the available items on the farm that can be swapped and added to your delivery for that week. All customization is done during your store access hours using our simple online platform. If you choose not to customize your box for the week, you will still get a great curated box of items from us.
  • Pause your share ahead of time, and you won't get a delivery that week. Your available balance will carry over for future weeks. You don't pay for the deliveries that you won't use.
  • Farm tours, farm dinners and volunteer workdays. Most events are open to the public. 
How will I hear from my farmer?

Text (for CSA arrival notifications), automatic emails (customization window notification, share updates, order confirmations), weekly newsletters_ (e-news or print).

Payment Options

CSA members can choose their preferred recurring payment plan with options to pay for 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks or the entire season at a time. The first payment is due at the time of signup, and the remaining payments are automatically deducted with a card on file. 

Rootbound Farm CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: bree@rootboundfarm.com Phone: (859) 433-2563

  1. Go to: https://www.rootboundfarm.com/csa
  2. Review the details for Rootbound’s CSA share including the “How does it work?”, share sizes and pickups, then select the “Sign Up” button at the top.
  3. Select your desired CSA pickup location from the list of options and hit the green “Next” button at the top of the screen.
  4. Select your vegetable share size (Small, Full, or Robust) by clicking the green "Add" button and any additional share options, then select the “Next” button. 
  5. Select your payment plan then enter your voucher code in the coupon code box below (at the bottom of the payment plan options) and click “apply.”
    Please note, employees can choose any of the available payment plans, but employees using a workplace voucher must commit to a minimum of 24 weeks in the CSA even if they choose a shorter payment frequency. 
  6. Select the “create account with Facebook” or “create account with email” button or if you are a returning customer select the second tab to log in with your email and password. 
  7. Enter your contact information. Be sure the name you register with is the same name from your voucher application to verify use of the voucher code. Add an additional contact if desired and click “next”. Note, make sure the name you register with is the same as the voucher application.
  8. Select the debit/credit card payment method and in the comment box below enter your linkblue ID. This is required to verify use of the voucher code.
  9. Select “checkout” at the top of the screen. Complete payment information as requested.

Sustainable Harvest Farm

CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Richmond and Berea (Madison County), London (Laurel County), Louisville (Jefferson County) and Knoxville, Tennessee  
Season: 22 weeks. May 13-October 7 (estimated)
Size and cost: Small (6 items) $572 ($26/week); Regular (10 items) $726 ($33/week); XL (12 items) $902 ($41/week)
Seasonal offerings: We plan 21 different seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, shares can include strawberries, lettuce, garlic, cherry tomatoes, kale, collards, summer squash, cucumbers, radishes, broccoli, watermelon, snack peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, basil, green beans, cantaloupe, bell peppers and/or squash.

Ford and Amanda Waterstrat own and operate a first-generation family farm that produces a wide variety of USDA-certified organic, high-quality produce grown in an environmentally sensitive manner. They offer individuals, families and businesses highly customizable, nutritious and delicious farm shares that are easy to pick up and are backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Ford and Amanda have a passion to help people eat better, reduce food waste and improve their overall health and well-being. Sustainable Harvest Farm strives to provide their customers with peace of mind knowing their produce is grown locally in a manner that enhances our ecosystem yet ensures food safety.

Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • Customize shares WEEKLY based on what you want. Members receive amazing customer service and tech support.
  • Members have the option to reschedule, change their delivery location and place a cancel or hold on their share.
  • Member events TBD.
How will I hear from my farmer?

Automatic emails (customization window notification, share updates, order confirmations), weekly newsletter (e-news or print), monthly newsletter (e-news or print), Facebook group

Payment Options

CSA members have the option to pay in full or choose a flexible payment plan. When members select the payment plan, they pay for the initial six CSA deliveries at signup, and the remaining CSA deliveries are charged weekly to a credit card on file.

Sustainable Harvest Farm CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: ford.waterstrat@gmail.com Phone: (859) 227-5101

  1. Go to: https://www.sustainableharvestfarm.com/our-farm-share-csa.html
  2. Review the details for Sustainable Harvest’s Farm Share (CSA), including benefits, pricing, add-ons, and seasonal offerings then select the green “Sign Up” button when you have made your share selection. 
  3. Select the “Subscribe” button under the farm share of your choosing (small, regular, X-Large).
  4. Select the “Weekly with UKY Voucher” frequency. This option automatically discounts your share with the voucher amount.
  5. If you are a new CSA member, you will be prompted to register and create an account by entering your email and password and continuing to the next page.1.If you are a new CSA member, you will be prompted to register and create an account by entering your email and password and continuing to the next page.
        a.Select the “I am interested in purchasing a farm share using the LFUCG or UKY voucher.” and fill in the remaining contact information. Click “Continue.”
        b.Choose your preferred CSA pickup location from the Customer Distribution dropdown menu. Enter your LinkBlue ID in the Registration Questions section when prompted. Click “Register” after you have read and agreed to the Terms of Service.
        c.Under “Next Steps” select “Signup for your farm share now!”
  6. If you are a returning member, you will be prompted to log in.
  7. Once you are signed in, select your preferred CSA size and click “Subscribe.”
  8. Once you are signed in, select your preferred CSA size and click “Subscribe.
  9. Go to the shopping cart icon in the top right and click “Checkout”.
  10. Review your account and distribution information. Review the agreement and cancellation policy. Select the “I agree” box. 
  11. In the payment section, skip the promo code box you have already applied for your voucher share.
  12. Enter a credit card by clicking the pencil next to the words “No credit card on file.”
  13. Then click “Confirm Subscriptions.”

     

University of Kentucky Organic Farming Unit

Pickups: Lexington (Fayette)
Season: 22 Weeks. May 23-October 17 (estimated)
Size and cost: Regular-$814 ($37/week) until February 28, $824 ($37.45/week) after February 28, and $834 ($37.90/week) after March 31; No Small size; only $200 voucher may be used.
Seasonal offerings: We plan 58 seasonal offerings. Depending on the season, a share can include arugula, bok choy, green onions, kohlrabi, Napa cabbage, lettuce, spinach, kale, salad turnips, zucchini, yellow squash, beets, broccoli, herbs, rhubarb, Swiss chard, zucchini, basil, cantaloupe, carrots, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, green beans, peppers, potatoes, watermelon, winter squash and/or patty pan squash.

The UK Community Supported Agriculture (UK-CSA) project is a part of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Horticulture, and is an integral component of the Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems (SAG) undergraduate curriculum.
The CSA project links the UK community with the Organic Farming Unit located at the UK Horticulture Research Farm. The CSA project is not a commercial farm and is not managed for profit. All financial proceeds from the sale of CSA shares support the production of food during the growing season, student and staff educational activities, research and outreach.

UK CSA

Optional Share Customization, Pausing a Share and CSA Member Benefits
  • Online customization is not available, but there is a swap box on site at pickup locations.
  • Members can send someone else to get their shares on their behalf that week.
  • Summer Solstice Potluck for members and families. Weekly U-pick for members only each Thursday of the season and three Saturday mornings in the summer.
How will I hear from my farmer?

Text (for CSA arrival notifications), automatic emails (customization window notification, share updates, order confirmations), weekly newsletter (e-news or print), blog

Is there an early bird incentive or referral bonus?

Pay $814 before March 1 and pay $824 before April 1. (Regular price is $834.)

Payment Options

CSA members can choose to pay in full OR pay in 3 installments. Other flexible payment plans upon request. There is a minimum $200 deposit at signup (voucher does not count as deposit). The final due date for all payments is July 1.

UK Organic Farming Unit CSA Signup Instructions

QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email preferred: uk.csa@uky.edu Phone: (859) 552-4165

  1. Go to: https://www3.ca.uky.edu/worldpay/form/csa
  2. Enter your contact information including name, email, additional contact, address and phone number.
  3. Select the box if you would like to receive text reminders and choose your carrier.
  4. If you were referred by someone, add their name.
  5. Read the CSA Terms and Conditions. (Terms can be viewed as PDF by clicking the hyperlink.)  Afterward, check the box that states you have read them. 
  6. Choose your preferred pickup location from the drop-down menu.
  7. Enter your voucher code and linkblue ID. Note, linkblue ID is required to verify use of the voucher code.
  8. List how you heard about UK CSA in the comment box below.
  9. List any special needs you have in the final comment box.
  10. Click the blue “continue” button at the bottom of the screen.
  11. Review your order information and confirm the voucher amount was applied and click the green “finalize registration” button.
  12. Select your preferred payment option: “Pay by Check”, “Installment Plan”, or “Pay online with Credit Card” to complete registration.  

Frequently asked questions

What is a voucher?

The voucher pays for a portion of a CSA share from one of our partner farms. It does not cover the entire purchase price. Vouchers are offered in $100 and $200 amounts to be used accordingly toward the purchase of the corresponding share size.

  • The $100 voucher can be used for the following sizes ONLY. Mini, Small, Peck. Not all farms offer a small size, so if you are in a smaller household of 1-2 people, please take this into account.
  • The $200 voucher can be used for the following sizes ONLY. Half, Medium, Large, Regular, Half bushel, Full, Abundant, Extra-large, XL, Bushel, Robust. Essentially, you may use this voucher on any share. EXCEPT the smallest size offered by the farm. Cleav’s and UK Organic Farming Unit (aka “South Farm”) have one single share size. You can only use the $200 voucher toward shares from these farms. Be sure to claim the $200 voucher on your dashboard if you wish to partner with these farms.

You may only use the voucher toward the purchase of a share from one of our partner farms and only for the share size for which it is intended. The voucher has no cash value.

If you choose the wrong voucher for your needs, please email vanessa.oliver@uky.edu to initiate a voucher swap.

How long does a CSA typically last?

Farms provide weekly farm shares throughout the Kentucky growing season of spring-fall. The duration and start/end dates vary by farm. Generally, an 18-22 week duration and May-October timeframe is common for our 2024 participating farms. When you become a CSA member, your farm will communicate this necessary information to you.

What is included in a weekly CSA share?

Shares vary based on the farm and the time of year. Farms grow various crops and each week different produce items are growing into and out of maturity. Many farms show examples of past shares on their websites and social media platforms. Please keep in mind that each CSA season can be different depending on several variables such as heat, rain, soil and labor, although every farm aims to deliver the highest quality weekly shares possible.

How much food is included in a weekly CSA share?

The quantity of produce in each CSA share varies by farm and by week. The average weekly share will offer a seasonal variety of items (5-9 in a small/mini share and 6-12 in a large/regular share). An "item" is sometimes a bunch, bundle or bag amount, not just a singular vegetable. Typically, a regular/full/large share is designed to supply two adults or a small household with most of their weekly produce needs, while a small/mini share is designed to supplement weekly produce needs for one to two adults. If you are new to CSA and unsure which size to choose, we recommend choosing a smaller share, as you can always supplement at a farmers market or buy more items to be added if your farm offers online shopping. We strongly suggest that you read the farm profiles on our CSA main page as well the individual farms’ websites to help you make the decision that is right for you.

How much does a CSA cost?

The cost of a CSA varies by farm and by the size of the share. Typically, without a voucher, the cost of a regular share ranges from about $540 to $1,200 (subtract $200 with voucher use) and a small share is about $360 to $900 (subtract $100 with voucher use).

Some farms even offer an extra-large share for larger households, so be sure to take note of that if you are feeding more people at home or splitting with another family! You would also use the $200 voucher if you choose to buy an extra-large share.

Why become a CSA member?

A CSA offers several unique benefits:

  • You will experience the diversity of locally grown fresh produce.
  • You get to know your farmer and how your food is grown. Some farms offer members-only access to tours, events and u-picks. If that access is important to you, you can choose your farm accordingly!
  • Many farms offer customization features such as the ability to pause your share and either swap items in your share or buy more as needed.
  • Farms offer many different pickup locations. You can choose the location that is right for you. You keep your food dollars in your community.
What happens if there is crop failure or bad weather?

CSA is a mutual commitment between a farm and its shareholders. CSA members share in the rewards of a great season and the risks that come with bad weather and pests. Participating farmers have been growing food for many seasons, and they typically grow a variety of crops. This decreases the likelihood that all crops will be ruined from a pest or weather problem, but be sure to read your farm’s CSA membership agreement to learn more about their individual policies and procedures.

Who is eligible for a voucher?

Employees and retirees on a UK health insurance plan are eligible to claim a voucher. 

How do I get the voucher?

You can claim your CSA voucher by signing on to your Health and Wellness dashboard and clicking on the CSA banner at the top of the page. If you do not see a CSA banner, you are likely not eligible for the voucher program. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact vanessa.oliver@uky.edu.

​How do I use my voucher?

The $100 voucher can be used for the following sizes ONLY. Mini, Small, Peck. Essentially, these are the smallest sizes offered by the farm.

The $200 voucher can be used for the following sizes ONLY. Half, Medium, Large, Regular, Half bushel, Full, Abundant, XL, Bushel Robust. Essentially, you may use this voucher on any share EXCEPT the smallest size offered by the farm.

Cleav’s and UK Organic Farming Unit (South Farm) have one single share size. You can only use the $200 voucher toward this share. Be sure to choose the $200 voucher if you want to partner with either of these two farms.

Is claiming the voucher the same as purchasing a CSA share?

No. Claiming a voucher is not the same as purchasing a share and does not reserve a share for you with a farm. You must use the voucher toward the purchase of a share with the farm of your choice. If you do not use the voucher by April 30, 2024, your voucher will be forfeited. If you claim a voucher and do not use it to purchase a share, you will not be charged or taxed. If you do purchase a share, you are responsible for paying the balance of the share cost after the voucher is applied, and the amount of the voucher will show as taxable income on your pay stub.

I claimed the voucher. How do I use it?

Once you log on to your UK HR Wellness Dashboard and claim your voucher, you will receive an email with a voucher code and a link. The link will take you to our voucher program page where you can learn more about your choices of partner farms. Once you have made your farm choice, please click the blue box in the profile of your selected farm that reads “learn more and purchase a CSA share”. On the farm’s share purchase page, please use your voucher code as well as your UK linkblue ID to purchase your CSA share. If you do not use both the voucher code and the linkblue ID at time of purchase, your voucher will not be applied, and your purchase will not be discounted.  If you have questions regarding using your chosen farm’s purchase page, you can return to our voucher program page to access detailed purchase instructions for each farm under the individual farms’ profiles.
If you do not receive the email with the voucher code and link, please check your spam folder. If it is not in your spam folder and you are checking the email account that you used to claim the voucher, please email vanessa.oliver@uky.edu for assistance.

Can I combine my voucher with my spouse's voucher toward the purchase of one share?

If two individuals (employee/employee, retiree/retiree or employee/retiree) are on two separate and independent UK medical health insurance plans AND are married or listed as sponsored dependents for one another, you may be able to combine vouchers towards the cost of one share. Spouses or partners who are on the same health insurance plan cannot claim two vouchers; there is only one voucher available per health insurance plan. Please email vanessa.oliver@uky.edu to confirm eligibility and if this is a purchase option for you. Do not attempt to purchase your combined share before contacting Vanessa as you may not be eligible to combine your vouchers.

My friend and I both work at UK. Can we share a share?

Only two individuals (employee/employee, retiree/retiree, or employee/retiree) who are on two separate and independent UK medical health insurance plans AND are married or listed as sponsored dependents for one another may combine their vouchers to purchase one share. You can, of course, split a share with whoever you like, and they do not need to work at UK. It would be important and necessary, however, to buy your share using the name of an employee so that the single voucher is applied appropriately. Otherwise, you may not receive the discount correctly.

Can my friend/colleague/co-worker/family member give me their voucher?

No. Vouchers are non-transferable and must be in the name of the eligible employee or retiree (the one covered by the UK health insurance plan).

When will the voucher show up on my paycheck as taxable income?

The voucher will appear as taxable income on your pay stub in either March or May, depending on when you use the voucher for purchase.

Will I be charged any money if I claim the voucher but don’t buy a share?

If you claim a voucher but don’t use it to purchase a share, you will not be taxed or charged.