Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Voucher Program
CSA Fair
Register here for our 2026 virtual CSA Fair scheduled for Thursday, January 22, from noon to 1:15 p.m. At this event, you'll learn more about the CSA voucher program, receive in-depth instructions on how to claim a voucher, hear directly from our partner farms, and be entered in a drawing to win one of four free shares from the partner farm of your choice!
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:
- A box of local vegetables (and occasionally fruits and other farm products) delivered weekly to a convenient pickup location that you choose.
- Opportunities to get to know your local farmers and learn more about where your food comes from.
- Seasonal tips and recipes for the produce in your weekly shares, join our dedicated Facebook group and subscribe to our blog.
* 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.
We have a wide range of partner farm offerings.
Our CSA program has a wide range of partner offerings. For the 2026 CSA season, our farms are: Barr Farms, Cleav's Family Market, Elmwood Stock Farm, Flourishing Herbs, Hickory Grove Farm, 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. Employees or retirees on a UK health insurance plan can use their vouchers to pair with any of these farms.
2026 partner farms - details will be finalized January 22
Barr Farms
CSA service area: Louisville (Jefferson County), Shepherdsville (Bullitt County), Elizabethtown and Radcliff and Fort Knox (Hardin County), Brandenburg and Rhodelia (Meade and Breckinridge County), and New Albany, Indiana
Season: 24 weeks. Mid-May to Late October
Size and cost:
Small $600 (4-6items, $25 per week)
Regular $768 (6-8 items, $32 per week)
Abundant $960 (9-12 items, $40 per week)
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.
CSA Member Benefits
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Variety: 40 different crops for the season.
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Customization: Fully customizable within 24 hour window.
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Pausing: Credits will carry over if member takes items out or skips a week. Shares can be paused and credit can be used at a later date. All holds are managed through the website or by emailing customer service.
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CSA members get a discount on all products.
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The following items can be added on for an additional cost: eggs, mushrooms, cornmeal, coffee, meat shares (pasture-raised).
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly text message notifications, weekly email reminder, season-long CSA member Facebook group.
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: Credit card, check, cash
Payment options: Pay in full, four equal installments, or pay by the order.
Barr Farms CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: farmer@barrfarmsky.com Phone: 859-608-6458
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Go to: https://www.barrfarmsky.com/csa.
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Review the details for Veggie CSA Shares including the benefits, share sizes and pricing, and then select the “Join The CSA” button.
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If you are a new CSA member, select the “create an account” link to get started. Provide an email and password. If you are a returning CSA member, start by logging into Local Food Marketplace. Select the person icon at the top right and “Login” from the dropdown.
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Choose your location (aka preferred CSA pickup) from the dropdown menu.
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Select the green “Subscribe” button next to the share size you want (Abundant, Regular, Small).
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Select your frequency as “weekly”. Note: UK Health and Wellness vouchers are ONLY eligible for weekly veggie shares.
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Select your payment plan (single payment or four payments) and click “Add to Cart”.
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Go to the shopping cart icon in the top right and select “Checkout”.
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Look over your account and distribution information. Check the box to add a note for your subscription, and enter your linkblue ID.
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Review the agreement and cancellation policy and select the “I agree” box.
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Under the payment information section, add the voucher code in the promo code box. Check to make sure this discount was applied to your total due now.
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Enter a credit card by clicking the pencil next to the words “No credit card on file” or updating payment information as needed.
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Then click the “Confirm Subscriptions” button.
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
Cleav's Family Market
CSA service area: Hodgenville (LaRue County), Elizabethtown (Hardin County), Louisville (Jefferson County) and Lexington (Fayette County)
Season: 18 weeks, late May to late September
Size and cost:
Regular Size: $540 (10-15 Items, $30/week)
Note: no small size; only $200 voucher may be used.
Cleav's Family Market prides itself on being a good steward who 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.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 20 different crops for the season.
- The following items can be added for an additional cost: fresh farm eggs and local meats (chicken, beef and pork). These can either be recurring or one-time add-ons.
- Reduced CSA price for Hodgenville pick-up location.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Email: cleavsfamilymarket@gmail.com Phone: 270-304-7422
Is there an early bird incentive or referral bonus?
Enroll by March 31, 2026, and save $25 by taking advantage of the Early Bird Special (CSA Price of $530). Go to https://www.cleavsfamilymarket.com/shop-products and choose the 2026 18-Week Buyers Club option, tagged at the top with "Early Bird Special." Follow the sign-up instructions listed below and don't forget to add your voucher code and LinkBlue ID before checking out.
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: https://www.cleavsfamilymarket.com/product-page/2026-buyers-club
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.”
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
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
Size and cost:
Mini $599 (5-6 items, $29.95/week)
Regular $799 (7-8 items, $39.95/week)
Robust $999 (10-12 items, $49.95/week)
Elmwood Stock Farm is a sixth-generation family farm 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.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 40 different crops for the season.
- Customization/pausing: Add on, remove, or pause and carry-over value for future weeks as farm credit.
- The following items can be added for an additional cost: meat share (certified organic), egg share (certified organic), flower share (certified organic), coffee share (certified organic), bread share (non-organic), seafood and fruit.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly text message notifications, weekly email reminder, periodic farm blog, season-long CSA member Facebook group
Email: hello@elmwoodstockfarm.com
Phone: 859-621-0755
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: credit card, bank draft, check, cash.
Payment options: Pay in full or split up payment in installments.
Elmwood Stock Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email preferred: hello@elmwoodstockfarm.com Phone: (859) 621-0755
- Go to https://elmwoodstockfarm.com/csa/vegetable-csa/
- Review the details for Elmwood’s Summer CSA vegetable share, including links to CSA Plans & Pricing, Benefits of CSA and the share size descriptions.
- Once you have made your selection, click on the “Sign Up 2025” button.
- Select the “Make an Account” link to get started.
- Once you are signed in, click on the “CSA signup” tab at the top.
- Choose your location from the dropdown menu.
- Select your share size by clicking the “Subscribe” button next to the veggie share you want (Mini, Regular, Robust).
- Specify your payment plan (Single Payment, 2 payments, or 4 payments) and click “Add to Cart.”
- Go to the shopping cart icon in the top right and select “Checkout”.
- Look over your account and distribution information. Check the box to add a note for your subscription, and enter your linkblue ID.
- Review the agreement and cancellation policy, and select the “I agree” box.
- Under the payment information section, add the voucher code in the promo code box. Check to make sure this discount was applied to your total due now.
- Confirm your payment preference (Credit Card or eCheck). Update payment information as needed.
- Then click the “Confirm Subscriptions” button.
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
Flourishing Herbs Farm
CSA Service Area: Scottsville (Allen County), Glasgow (Barren County), Bowling Green (Warren County)
Season: 20 weeks; early May to mid-September
Size and cost:
Small $400 (4-5 items, $20/week)
Full $600 (7-8 items, $30/week)
Flourishing Herbs grows a wide variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers. The farm is Certified Organic by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. 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 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.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 50 different crops for the season.
- The following items can be added on for an additional cost: Eggs, bread, seasonings and teas.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Payment options
Payment types accepted: Check, cash, Venmo. Payment options: Pay in full or monthly.
Flourishing Herbs Farm CSA Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: flourishingherbs@gmail.com Phone: 270-404-5170
- Go to: https://www.flourishingherbs.com/csa.html
- Review the details for the 2025 Flourishing Herbs Main CSA program and click on the “CSA Application” button to get started.
- Add your contact information, share size (Small OR Full), payment method, payment option, and pickup location.
- Add your voucher code and linkBlue ID into the field provided and select “Next.”
- Review the 2025 CSA Member Agreement, check the “Yes, I agree!” box, and select “Submit”.
- Pay your share balance less the voucher with the farm using the method selected
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
Hickory Grove Farm
CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County)
Season: 24 weeks, mid-May to early October
Size and cost:
Regular $700-$720 (7-12 items, $29.17- $30/week)
No small size; only $200 voucher may be used.
Hickory Grove Farm started in 1786 in Pleasureville, Kentucky. Through the centuries, the farm has grown just about everything. Their family has always been motivated by a deep connection to the land and 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.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 18 different crops for the season.
- Customization: By joining our Market-Style CSA, members customize their share each time they visit the stand.
- Pausing: If one of our members does not want to have a share that week, they do not need to come to the stand and spend that week’s market dollars at a different time.
- The following items can be added on for an additional cost: Meat share (non-GMO, pasture-raise), a la carte meat, eggs, frozen prepared foods (i.e. quiches, soups), dried herbs, and sauces.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Periodic farm newsletter or farm blog, Instagram and Facebook account
Payment Options
Customers can pay in full or in three monthly payments of $240.
Payment types Accepted: Credit card, check, cash.
Hickory Grove Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm
Email preferred: Hickorygrovefarmky@gmail.com Phone: 502-330-3443
- Go to: https://www.hickorygrovefarm.com
- Select the “Join Now” button for the 2025 Vegetable Buyers Club CSA.
- Select the 2025 Vegetable CSA Buyers Club from the online store.
- Review the details for the 2025 Vegetable CSA Buyers Club including market pickup options.
- Note: the Vegetable CSA Buyers Club offers flexibility on when and where you pick up your produce, but UK employees using a CSA voucher must commit to a minimum of 20 weeks in order to participate in the UK H&W wellness program.
- Add your shirt size from the drop-down menu.
- Review the trial monthly meat share options and check the box if interested.
- Select the “Join/Renew” button to complete your purchase.
- Click the cart icon in the top right of the screen to checkout.
- Add your UK H&W voucher code in the coupon code box and select “Apply.”
- Note: Hickory Grove Farm can only accept a $200 voucher because the Vegetable Buyers Club is the equivalent of a regular share.
- Select “Continue to Payment” to complete your transaction.
- Fill out your Contact and Payment information.
- Add your LinkBlue ID in the box that says “Add a note for the seller” on the right-hand side.
- Once you have filled out all your information, select “Place Order.”
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
Lazy Eight Stock Farm
CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Berea and Richmond (Madison County), Lancaster (Garrard County)
Season: 20 weeks, late April to late September
Size and cost:
Small $546 (5-7 items, $26/week)
Regular $714 (7-11 items, $34/week)
XL $882 (11-14 items, $42/week)
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.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 35 different crops for the season.
- Customization: Log in each week to see what's available from the farm and make adjustments based on seasonal availability to swap items or add others to your share.
- Pausing: Members can pause their share for up to three deliveries during the season.
- The following items can be added on for an additional cost: Flower share, eggs, mushrooms, honey.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email reminders, periodic farm newsletter or farm blog, season-long CSA member Facebook Group
Email: eat@lazyeightstockfarm.com
Phone: (859) 661-1501
Payment options
Payment types accepted: Credit card, check.
Payment options: Members can pay in full at signup or split it up into four installments.
Lazy Eight Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email preferred: eat@lazyeightstockfarm.com Phone: (859) 661-1501
- Go to: https://lazyeightstockfarm.com/csa/.
- Review the details for Lazy Eight Stock Farm’s CSA farm share memberships, including share sizes, pricing, farm share add-ons, and pick-up locations. Once you have made your share selection click “Purchase A CSA Membership”.
- Select your desired CSA pickup location and select the “Next” button at the top of the screen.
- Choose your share size (Small, Regular, Extra Large) and click “Add.” Then select the “Next” button.
- Review the payment plans (Payment in Full OR 4 installments) and select your choice.
- Enter your UK H&W voucher code in the promotion code box below and click “Apply”. Then select the “Next” button.
- 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.
- 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 your voucher application.
- Select your preferred payment method (Debit/Credit Card OR Check).
- In the comment box below, add your LinkBlue ID. This is required to verify your voucher code.
- Then check the box that says “I have read and agree to the terms & conditions of Lazy Eight Stock Farm”.
- Select “Checkout” at the top of the screen. Complete payment information as requested.
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
Majestic Greens Farm
CSA Service Area: Bowling Green (Warren County)
Season: 24 weeks; Early May to Late October
Size and cost:
Small $384 (4 items, $16/week)
Full $576 (6 items, $24/week)
XL $768 (8 items, $32/week)
Majestic Greens Farm is a 13-acre regenerative family farm in Oakland, Kentucky, growing health, beauty, and a vibrant community through food and flowers. Farmers Max Farrar and Davida Flowers grow produce to feed families in Warren, Barren, Allen and Fayette counties through collaboration and solidarity. We offer our sustainably grown vegetables and flowers through our CSA and local markets at sliding-scale prices to make healthy food available to people of all incomes and backgrounds.
Our no-till, low-spray and organic practices support the living earth around us and offer customers clean and safe produce. Our flowers and herbs are available year-round in teas, medicinal tinctures and more through Davida’s Flowers. Our farm offers a weekly produce CSA during the main growing season and also a year-round option. We live and grow on the land today honoring those who came before and those yet to come, to the glory of God.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 42 different crops for the season.
- The following items can be added on for an additional cost: Flower share, egg share, meat share (full details available by March 2026), herbal and floral teas, bath products, plus local goods from other producers.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email reminder, monthly farm newsletter, periodic farm blog
Payment options
Payment types accepted: Credit card, bank draft, check, cash, SNAP at the Community Farmers Market.
Payment options: Pay in full (discount applied at checkout), pay monthly (payments must be made at the first pickup of the month or season)
Majestic Greens CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: majesticgreensfarm@gmail.com Phone: 832-373-9658
- Go to: https://www.majesticgreensfarm.com/join
- Review the details for the CSA share sizes, pricing, payment options, and pickup locations.
- When you are ready to purchase, click on the “Fill in Our Sign Up Form” button.
- In the form, add your name, choose your share size (Small OR Full), price tier (standard price, low, or high), payment schedule (pay in full or pay monthly), payment option, and pickup location.
- Note that the UK H&W voucher is only eligible for the small and full share, NOT the mini or deluxe share.
- UK voucher participants are encouraged to choose the standard or high share price (if they can) to support the farm’s food access initiatives.
- Complete the remaining sign-up form questions. Add your voucher code and linkBlue ID in the field provided, then select submit.
- After you fill out the signup form, read the CSA Member Agreement linked on the CSA webpage and email the farm a signed copy or bring it with you to your first pick up/delivery.
- Pay your share balance less the voucher amount with the farm using your selected method.
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
Mustard Seed Farm
CSA Service Area: Newport (Campbell County), Cincinnati (Hamilton County)
Season: 20 weeks. Early June to Late October
Size and cost:
Small $350-$550 (4-5 items, $17.50-$27.50/week)
Large $550-$750 (5-7 items, $27.50-$37.50/week)
Mustard Seed Farm is a woman-owned farming collective, founded by three passionate farmers—Marykate Glenn, Lindsey Melling and Becky Richey—who bring decades of combined experience to their work. Together, they cultivate a diverse and vibrant CSA program that serves the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. At Mustard Seed Farm, farming practices are grounded in a deep commitment to the interconnectedness of human health and the well-being of the land. Their CSA program operates on a sliding scale model, allowing members to choose a share price based on their needs, ensuring access to healthy, locally grown food is available to everyone.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 30 different crops for the season.
- The following items can be added on for an additional cost: Meat, eggs, flowers.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, periodic newsletter or farm blog
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: Check, cash, Venmo, CashApp, Paypal.
Payment options: Pay as you can, installments as needed (initial down payment encouraged).
Mustard Seed CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: marykate@mustardseedfarm.com
- Go to: https://www.mustardseedfarmer.com/farm-shares
- Under the Become a Member section select the “2025 CSA Weekly Farm Share” button.
- Enter your contact information into the form.
- Review options for CSA share sizes (Small and Large) and make your selection.
- Choose your pick-up preference.
- Enter the total cost of your CSA share and the amount you owe the farm after applying the voucher to your selected share price. (For example, Large Share Cost=$750, Voucher Amount=$200, Balance Owed= $550.)
- Note: The farm operates under a sliding-scale CSA model. Enter the total amount you wish to pay for your CSA share using the suggested range (high, mid, and low). We encourage CSA voucher members to select a share price in the mid to high range if possible, as this helps support the farm’s food access initiatives.
- After signup, the farm will review your voucher code and apply the value to your balance.
- Add your UK H&W Voucher Code and linkblue ID into the field provided.
- Select your payment method (Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or Check).
- Read the member commitment and select the “Yes, I agree!” box.
- Tell the farm how you were referred and select the “Submit” button.
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to 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. mid-May to late-September
Size and cost:
Small $360 (5 items, $18/week)
Medium $560 (7 items, $28/week)
Large $760 (7-9 items, $38/week).
Old Homeplace Farm is a family farm in Clay County, Kentucky. We raise vegetables, flowers, fruits, 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).
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 29 different crops for the season.
- Pausing: CSA members can log into their account and choose “pause share” for any week. They should also contact Maggie via email to make sure the farm knows when they paused their share: Maggie@oldhomeplacefarm.com.
- The following items can be added on for an additional cost: Meat share (pasture-raised beef or pork), flower share.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly text message notifications, season-long CSA member Facebook group
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: Credit card, check, cash.
Payment options: CSA members have the option to pre-pay in advance for the entire amount of the CSA as a commitment to financially support the farm (select "pay total upfront" when placing a CSA in your online cart). Or, CSA members can sign up with a down payment (purchase price of one week of the CSA) by selecting "auto-pay per pickup." With this option, the online store will charge members for one week of the CSA at the time of sign up, and then automatically bill members 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
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Review the details for Old Homeplace Farm’s Veggie Share and then scroll to the bottom and select “Sign Up For A CSA” button.
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Find your preferred Summer Season Veggie CSA Share size (Small, Medium, Large) and select the red “Add” button.
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Select a Payment Choice (Pay Total Upfront OR Auto-Pay per Delivery).
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Select a Fulfillment Type by choosing a preferred CSA pickup option and click “Add to Cart.”
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Then select the "Cart" icon in the top right corner.
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Review your selection and select "Checkout".
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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.
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Select the “Checkout” button. Add your phone number, then select “Next Step.” Add your Billing Information, then select “Next Step” and review your order.
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On this final checkout screen, add your UK H&W voucher code in the Promo Code box on the right sidebar, select “Apply” and then add your LinkBlue ID in the Note to Seller box directly below.
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
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Confirm this voucher code has been applied to the purchase and then select “Purchase”.
Rootbound Farm
CSA service area: Frankfort (Franklin County), Lexington (Fayette County), Louisville (Jefferson County), Crestwood and LaGrange (Oldham County), and New Albany, Indiana
Season: 30 Weeks, mid-May to mid-December
Size and cost:
Small $957 (5-6 items, $31.90 per week)
Full $1287 (6-8 items, $42.90 per week)
Robust $1554 (7-10 items, $51.80 per week).
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 table with the full bounty of beautiful and delicious local veggies that positively impact their health and the environment.
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.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 41 different crops for the season.
- Customization: Members are allocated a number of credits each week for their share size and use an online store to make selections across all available items.
- Pausing: If a member is on a recurring payment plan, they are not charged for a week they are on hold, and their balance just rolls forward. If they have paid in full for 30 weeks, then they can select a makeup share any remaining week in the CSA season.
- The following shares can be added on for an additional cost: Chicken share (certified organic), lamb share (certified organic), egg share (certified organic)
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly text message notifications, weekly email reminder, periodic farm blog
Payment Options
Payment options: Payment types accepted: credit card, bank draft. Choose your payment plan; pay as you go with a shorter recurring payment plan of 4 or 8 weeks; members who pay in full at the time of signup receive a 10% discount on all share types.
Rootbound Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: bree@rootboundfarm.com Phone: (859) 433-2563
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Review the details for Rootbound Farm’s CSA share, including share sizes, payment plans, add-on shares, and pickups, and then select the “Sign Up” button at the top.
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Select your desired pickup location from the list of options and hit the green “Next” button at the top of the screen.
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Select your Weekly Veggie Share Size (Small, Full, or Robust) by clicking the green “Add” button and any additional share options and then select the “Next” button.
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Select your payment plan and enter your UK H&W voucher code in the coupon code box below (at the bottom of the payment plan options). Then click “Apply” and select the “Next” button.
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The farm offers 3 payment plans: pay for 4 weeks with auto-renewal, pay for 8 weeks with auto-renewal, and pay in full for the season.
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The 4-week plan is not eligible for full-share members because the $200 voucher is more than the value of 4 weeks in the CSA.
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All members with vouchers are welcome to choose the shorter 8-week recurring plan.
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All UK employees using a voucher who choose a shorter payment plan must commit to a minimum of 20 weeks of CSA shares in order to participate in the UK H&W wellness program.
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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.
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Enter your contact information. Add another contact if desired and click “Next.”
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Note, make sure the name you register with is the same as the name on the voucher application.
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Select the automatically recurring payment method and enter your LinkBlue ID in the comment box below. The LinkBlue ID is required to verify the use of the voucher code.
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Then select “Checkout” at the top of the screen and complete payment information as requested.
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
Sustainable Harvest Farm
CSA service area: Lexington (Fayette County), Richmond and Berea (Madison County), London (Laurel County), Louisville (Jefferson County) and Knoxville, Tennessee
Season: 20 weeks, early June to late October
Size and cost:
Small $580 (5-6 items, $29/week)
Regular $740 (7-10 items, $37/week)
XL $920 (11-12 items, $46/week)
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.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 40 different crops for the season.
- Customization: Customize shares weekly based on what you want. Members can log into their online CSA account to make changes to their share before each pickup.
- Pausing: Members can reschedule their delivery, change their delivery location and place a hold on their share.
- The following items can be added on for an additional cost: Eggs, cheese, sauces.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly email reminder, monthly farm newsletter, periodic farm blog
Payment Options
Payment types accepted: Credit card, check, cash
Payment options: Members can pay in full or installments.
Sustainable Harvest Farm CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email: ford.waterstrat@gmail.com Phone: (859) 227-5101
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Review the details for Sustainable Harvest’s Farm Share (CSA), including benefits, pricing, add-ons, and seasonal offerings, and then select the green “Sign Up” button when you have made your share selection.
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Select the “Subscribe” button under the farm share of your choosing (Small, Regular, X-Large).
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If you are a returning member, select “Log In”. If you are a new CSA member, select “Register” and create an account.
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Once you are signed in, select your preferred CSA share size and click “Subscribe”.
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Select your payment plan (Single Payment OR 4 payments) and click “Add to Cart.”
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Go to the shopping cart icon in the top right and click “Checkout”.
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Look over your account and distribution information. Check the box to add a note for your subscription, and enter your LinkBlue ID.
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Review the agreement and cancellation policy and select the “I agree” box.
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Under the payment information section, add the voucher code in the promo code box. Check to make sure this discount was applied to your total due now.
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Select your payment preference (Credit Card or eCheck) and update payment information as needed.
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Then select “Confirm Subscriptions” to complete your purchase.
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
University of Kentucky Organic Farming Unit
Pickups: Lexington (Fayette County)
Season: 22 Weeks. Mid-May to Mid-October
Size and cost:
Regular $834 (6-10 items, $38 per week)
No Small size; only $200 voucher may be used.
The UK Community Supported Agriculture (UK-CSA) project is a part of the UK 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.
CSA Member Benefits
- Variety: 83 different crops for the season.
- The following items can be added on for an additional cost: Extra vegetables/herbs/fruits and honey at a farm stand.
How will I hear from my farmer?
Weekly email newsletter, weekly text message notifications, periodic farm newsletter or farm 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. After April 1)
Payment Options
Payment types: Credit card, check, cash
Payment options: Paying in full; paying in three installments (with a $200 deposit as the first installment); or contacting the CSA manager for a more flexible payment plan.
UK Organic Farming Unit CSA Signup Instructions
QUESTIONS? Please contact the farm.
Email preferred: uk.csa@uky.edu Phone: (859) 552-4165
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Enter your contact information including name, email, additional contact, address, and phone number.
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Select the box if you would like to receive text reminders and choose your carrier.
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If you were referred by someone, add their name.
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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.
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Choose your preferred pick-up location (Campus OR Farm) from the drop-down menu.
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Enter your voucher code and LinkBlue ID.
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Note: UK-CSA can only accept a $200 voucher.
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List how you heard about UK CSA in the comment box below.
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List any special needs you have in the final comment box.
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Click the blue “Continue” button at the bottom of the screen.
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Review your order information, confirm the voucher amount was applied, and click the green “Finalize Registration” button.
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To complete registration, select your preferred payment option: “Pay by Check,” “Installment Plan,” or “Pay online with Credit Card.”
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Pay by check will provide an invoice to print and a mailing address to send in your check.
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The installment plan option will prompt you to pay an initial $200 deposit with a credit card, with the remainder split into two subsequent payments due no later than July 1st.
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Pay online with a credit card to make your payment in full.
If you are eligible to combine vouchers, follow these steps:
- Both individuals must claim the voucher amount of your choice through the UK Health and Wellness dashboard (if they have not already).
- Only one employee should sign up for the CSA share with the chosen farm. This employee should include the voucher code and their linkblue ID during sign up.
- Do not pay your CSA share balance in full. Instead, choose a payment plan and follow the specific farm’s instructions.
- The same employee that signs up for the CSA share should email the farm directly and let them know that you and your partner are approved by Erica to use a combined voucher. Also, provide the second person’s full name, linkblue ID and voucher code. The farm will then manually add the second voucher to the balance.
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 eldimartino@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 2025 participating farms. When you become a CSA member, your farm will communicate this necessary information to you.
CSA vouchers offered through this UK HR Health and Wellness program are for a share of vegetables with one of our partner farms for the entire season. A CSA is a mutual commitment between a farm and its shareholders/members, and shareholders that use a UK HR Health and Wellness voucher are signing up for the entire farm season with the farm of their choice and committing to paying the remaining balance for the share (after the voucher) for the CSA growing season.
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/members. 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 eldimartino@uky.edu.
Vouchers can first be claimed beginning Wednesday, January 15 at 8 a.m. The voucher claiming period ends Friday, April 11 at 4 p.m.
How do I use my voucher?
A voucher must first be claimed by eligible employee or retiree through the HR Health and Wellness dashboard. Vouchers are available to claim beginning at 8 a.m. on January 15th with the voucher claiming period ending Friday, April 11th at 4:00pm. The last day to redeem a voucher with a farm is Sunday, April 13th at 11:59pm.
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 eldimartino@uky.edu for assistance.
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 Family Market, UK Organic Farming Unit (South Farm), Rains and Sun Hilltop Farm and Hickory Grove 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 any of these 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 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. 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.
Can I combine my voucher with my spouse's voucher toward the purchase of one share?
The following must be true for two individuals to be eligible to combine vouchers toward the purchase of one share. Both individuals (employee/employee, retiree/retiree or employee/retiree):
- Must be eligible to claim a voucher (i.e. employees and retirees on a UK health insurance plan).
- Are on two separate and independent UK medical health insurance plans (Note: spouses or partners who are on the same health insurance plan cannot claim two vouchers; only one voucher available per health insurance plan.)
- These same two individuals are married or listed as sponsored dependents for each another on myUK.
If you and your spouse or sponsored dependent fit all these criteria, email Erica DiMartino at eldimartino@uky.edu to confirm eligibility. In your email, include both individuals' full names and linkblue IDs. Do not attempt to purchase your combined CSA share before contacting Erica. Once you have been confirmed to combine vouchers, by Erica, you will get instructions on how to purchase your CSA through the farm of your choice or review sign up instructions included in the farm's information above, and review the steps under *NOTE* at the bottom.
My friend and I both work at UK. Can we split 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 (Taxable Fr - CSA voucher) 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.