Support local farmers through community supported agriculture programs

Are you looking to get more local and seasonal foods? Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a great option. CSAs are a system that connects consumers to local farmers.


How does it work? CSAs are is a mainly a membership-based program where most folks pay up front. A farmer offers shares. Think: a box of vegetables or a bag of produce, and individuals can purchase by receiving a box or bag of farm products each week. Keep reading for a few CSAs in the Charleston area.



Community Supported Grocery (CSG) | Charleston

In partnership with Lowcountry Street Grocery, CSG is a “grassroots local food delivery.” The team sorts and delivers local groceries with a menu, recipes, produce info, and dietary restriction compliance every week.



Legare Farms | Johns Island

This program provides half and full shares for local vegetables that will start again in November. They also offer summer biweekly vegetable bags .



Gruber Farms | St. George

The spring season runs from April through July, and the fall season from late August to late November, with small, medium, and large share options.



Twenty Bag | Edisto Island

Stay tuned every Monday at 12 p.m. There is a post on Instagram , its website, and Facebook about what is available to purchase. Individuals have until Wednesday at 12 p.m. to place their order, and deliveries are made on Thursday to six drop-off locations around the Lowcountry.



City Editor Erika here. I have enjoyed learning about different CSAs in the Charleston area. If you know of another one, send it to us , and we’ll add it to the list.