What is CSA?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and it is a way to receive local produce on a weekly basis. When a farmer offers a CSA option, it is usually a ¾ or ½ bushel weekly share for 18-20 weeks. You pay for the full cost up-front which helps the farmer plan and invest in needed supplies and equipment for the season. In central Wisconsin, the first boxes seem to begin in early to mid-June. Some farms offer spring or winter shares, or added foods such as eggs, bread, cheese, coffee, or meat. Another added bonus is member only events!
The farms listed below have CSA shares for sale in 2021 and are all approximately 45 minutes outside of Wausau.
Cattail Organics
7163 Rangeline Rd, Athens, WI 54411
Ethereal Gardens
180066 County Rd G, Antigo, WI 54409
Lonely Oak Farm
11946 County Road S, Milladore, WI 54454
McDougal’s Farm, LLC
W10835 Bluebell Rd, Deerbrook, WI 54424
Red Door Family Farm
6961 HWY 97, Athens, WI 54411
Stoney Acres Farm
7002 Rangeline Rd, Athens, WI 54411
Whitefeather Organics LLC
2239 Sky View Rd, Custer, WI 54423
The Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) has produced a pamphlet, which has some great information about CSAs in Central Wisconsin. This version is from 2018, but it still contains some useful information! CSAbrochure2018