2026 CSA Program Details and Welcome Packet

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🌿 Welcome Dear CSA Members! 🌿

Welcome back dear CSA members for another awesome veggie-season with the Camire Family!

It's been a heck of a year for our family. A frustrating one, indeed, it's also been a scary one too. As our family has decided to take the largest leap of our lives and sail the world with our family before starting a new life in Israel, and while we wait for the transition to occur (may it be soon), we are still here. Serving you - with love. ****(For those of you who have no idea what we are talking about, see here: From Colorado to Israel. After Eleven Beautiful Years, Ahavah Farm and the Camire Family Says Farewell. A Letter to Our Beloved Community. and also here: Our Last Season? Only G-d Knows the Future. But we will stand strong until the end to ensure you are served!)

There are few things in the world we enjoy more than growing food, and doing so for a community of such wonderful people as yourselves is a blessing we continue to get to enjoy as long as the farm is for sale and for as long as we wait for that transition to happen.

This year was the first year in 11 that we did not do a winter season. It was necessary. We thought that the farm would sell and so when we made the announcement and ended the year last year we thought, surely, "this is it." But alas, the farm did not sell and we continue to wait...and continue to serve...with love and joy😊.

In the meantime, over the winter, the family has been working alongside each-other on a few farm projects and some growth opportunities for us and the kids including starting a few new businesses (ahavahfarmtools.com and ahavahbullion.com). We've also been able to spend some extra time together this winter as well including a trip to Texas for a month-long sailing adventure in the Gulf of America! We camped on some islands and made some fires on some beaches and sailed at 12 knots and crashed through 10ft waves. We fished and explored the Texas coast and had a wonderful time watching sunsets, cargo ships and living the marine-life⛵🐟🏄‍♂️.

We also got the farm fully planted and ready for the spring season. Yep, the farm is completely planted for the spring season, and it looks amazing. The turnips, the radishes, the carrots, lettuces, kale, swiss-chard...and more all look fantastic and the first weeks of the spring season should be some of the best first few weeks we have ever seen!

We also, of course, would be amiss if we didn't mention that although we do have plans and the farm continues to be for sale (with a pending contract possible), we are most-certainly excited to continue to be able to serve you as long as we continue to wait. We are looking forward to the spring season; when the wind dies down, the and temperatures warm up, the bees, the flowers, the plants all start to bloom and life seems to begin anew. It's a wonderful season. Colorado is beautiful. Our soil is nurturing. Our community is supportive and loving...and our veggies are the best there is. Life is good. ❤️🙏

Here's to a great 2026!🥂

Below are the details for the 2026 CSA Programs

(subject to change if we do have a farm transition to a new owner)

🌷 SPRING SEASON

8 Weeks📅 April 24th – June 12th

🌞 SUMMER SEASON

12 Weeks📅 June 24th – September 11th

🍁 FALL SEASON

12 Weeks📅 October 2nd – December 18th

We can’t wait to grow with you this year—thank you for being part of the

Ahavah FaRmily! 💚

It is recommended that you print out this entire packet to utilize as a reference for the entire season (we recommend reducing the size to 50% - or so - to reduce paper and ink). This packet of information will be what we will cover in the VIDEO-RECORDED pre-season meeting.

🎥 Preseason Member Meeting

New to Ahavah Farm CSA? Please watch our short Preseason Orientation Video before the season starts:▶️ Watch Here

👨‍🌾 Meet your Farmers!
🌱 Explains how pickup & customization work
🥕 Tips for getting the most from your share
📦 Important member guidelines
❓ Member questions answered and more.

Returning members: Nothing new this season — you’re good to go! ✅

Start Here!

What to expect:

🌟 2026 Marks Our 12th CSA Year! 🌟

We’re so excited to celebrate our 12th year of offering the Ahavah Farm CSA—and we’re proud to say that it just keeps getting better! Over the past decade, we've poured our hearts into building one of the most respected CSA programs in the entire country. In fact, we were honored to be recognized as the Most Sustainable Farm in the United States for two years in a row (2023 and 2024)—a title we carry with deep humility and responsibility.

These accolades are a result of incredibly high standards and an unwavering commitment to our values. While we’ll be the first to admit we’re not perfect, we work passionately every single day to ensure your CSA experience reflects the very best we have to offer. We hope it’s not just your best CSA experience ever—but the beginning of a long relationship with our FARMily. 💚

🥕 VARIETY: Thoughtfully Balanced and Uniquely Grown

One of the cornerstones of our CSA program is balance. We intentionally spread out the value and variety of your shares evenly across the entire season. That means you won’t see an early glut of produce followed by sparse shares later—or vice versa. We work hard to keep your boxes exciting and nourishing from week one through the very end.

We grow a wide variety of crops—many that other farms don’t—but we also avoid overloading your shares with too many obscure or unfamiliar items. Our goal is to offer mostly beloved staples, with the occasional fun or unique variety sprinkled in for culinary adventure.

And let’s talk microgreens! Our nutrient-dense, gourmet microgreens are so popular that some members have told us they joined just for the micros! 🥰 We usually include one or two varieties each week, and we’re confident you’ll fall in love with them too.

Want to see what we grow? [CLICK HERE] to explore our crop list!

💲 VALUE: Always More Than You Paid For

At Ahavah Farm, we believe in generosity and transparency. Our goal is to give you more than you paid for, every single season. While we can’t guarantee specific amounts due to the nature of farming, our target value goals are:

>5% more value for Small shares
>10% more for Medium shares
>15% more for Large shares

We grow your food like we’re feeding our own family—because we are!

🍂 SEASONAL EXPECTATIONS: A Year-Round Celebration of Local Food

Our CSA is built to reflect the true rhythms of nature, and every season brings its own special treasures.

Fall and Spring are hidden gems in the CSA world. After the farmers markets close, that’s when local support matters most—and we continue delivering fresh, flavorful, and nutrient-rich food. You’ll enjoy hearty roots like carrots, turnips, and radishes, plus an abundance of winter greens like kale, lettuce, mustards and microgreens.

Summer is the crown jewel of the year, packed with crowd-pleasers like tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and peppers. But truly, every season has its own magic. By eating seasonally, you connect more deeply with your food, the land, and the community that grows it.

We also make an effort to keep variety consistent throughout the year, so you can rely on certain staples for meal planning and your favorite recipes, no matter the season.

SUPPORTING LOCAL

🌾 100% Local, 100% Grown By Us—Real Farming, Real Food 🌾

One of the most unique and meaningful aspects of the Ahavah Farm CSA is that everything you receive is grown entirely by our farm, right here in Peyton, Colorado. That means your food is truly local, fresh, and grown with integrity—but it also means that, like all real farming, Mother Nature has the final say.

Because of this, you may notice some fluctuation in your share sizes from week to week. There may be surprises—sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. You’ll also likely discover vegetables you’ve never tried before (actually, we’re counting on it—and that’s part of the fun! 🌟). We love introducing you to new flavors, textures, and varieties that help expand your kitchen creativity and your connection to the seasons.

We take our job seriously and work hard to protect our crops from hail, wind, pests, and extreme weather using natural, chemical-free methods like row covers and strategic planting. But this is real farming, and no system is ever foolproof.

Despite the challenges, we’re proud to say that year after year, season after season, we consistently provide top-quality produce that’s vibrant, delicious, and nourishing. Thank you for supporting truly local agriculture—and for being part of a CSA that grows with purpose. 💚

CSA PICKUP LOCATIONS AND TIMES**

Ahavah Farm Schedule

Times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Please be aware that it is your responsibility to check the weekly packing list for updated information and changes at *www.ahavahfarm.com/blog***

📍 CSA Pickup Locations & Times

Here are your available pickup options for the 2025 CSA Season:

⭐ North Colorado Springs / Monument @ The Powers’ Residence

📅 Fridays🕚 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM📍 17940 Canterbury Dr., Monument, CO 80132

⭐ Peyton @ Ahavah Farm

📅 Fridays🕙 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM📍 7545 N. Log Rd., Peyton, CO 80831

⭐ Central Colorado Springs @ Ranch Foods Direct

📅 Fridays – 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM📅 Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM📍 4635 Town Center Dr.,

Colorado Springs, CO 80916🔗

Learn more about this location at: www.ranchfoodsdirect.com

NEWSLETTER AND REGULAR COMMUNICATION

📬 Important Update: CSA Communication Is Evolving!

As part of the exciting changes to our CSA program, we’re updating how we communicate with you moving forward. While we no longer offer our full-length newsletters, you’ll still receive weekly emails every Thursday with all the essential information you need.

These weekly emails will include:

Non-customized share contents
CSA updates and reminders
Important announcements and seasonal details

📣 Where to Find the Updates:

In your email inbox
On our main Facebook page
Inside the Ahavah Community Facebook Group
On our blog: ahavahfarm.com/blog

We’re excited to streamline communications while still keeping you well-informed and connected to everything happening at Ahavah Farm. Thank you for being part of our FARMily! 🌱

📬 Official Communication Policy & Contact Information

To ensure your requests are handled accurately and efficiently, all CSA communication regarding changes, holds, requests, and questions must come through our official email or the customization/order page.

🚫 While we always love chatting with you around the farm and at the pickup locations, please note that CSA-related changes (like holds, requests, or updates) need to be submitted through email or the order/customization page. Conversations with farm staff and volunteers aren’t tracked in our system, and important details can sometimes get lost. Using the official channels helps us make sure nothing slips through the cracks—thank you! 🌱

✉️ Contact Emails You May Need:

📦 Ahavah Farm Main Contact (CSA, general questions):📧 contact@ahavahfarm.com

🤝 Ahavah Community Initiative (donations, volunteering, inquiries):📧 aci@ahavahcommunity.org

🎪 Community Market, Events, Classes & Tours:📧 manager@ahavahfarm.com

📲 Follow Us on Social Media for News, Memes & Updates:

Ahavah Farm:🔗 facebook.com/ahavahfarm 🔗 instagram.com/ahavahfarm

Ahavah Community Initiative:🔗 facebook.com/AhavahCommunityInitiative 🔗 instagram.com/ahavahcommunityinitiative

🏷️ Our Hashtags:

#LocalSustainablePure™ #AhavahMeansLove #PureAgriculture #AhavahFarm #AhavahCommunityInitiative #PeopleFoodPlanet™

Thank you for helping us stay organized and efficient—we’re honored to grow for you! 🌱

🌿 HOLDS, CREDITS & DOUBLE SHARES

One of the things that makes the Ahavah Farm CSA truly special is our flexible hold and credit system. If you're going on vacation or need to take a week off, you can place a HOLD and receive a CREDIT to use for a DOUBLE SHARE in a future week. Here’s how it works:

✅ How to Place a Hold and Request a Double Share:

1. Email your hold request to contact@ahavahfarm.com📅 Deadline: Midnight the Sunday before the holdThis helps us adjust our harvest accordingly and reduce waste.

2. Enjoy your vacation or time off! 🌞

3. When you're ready to use your double share, email us at contact@ahavahfarm.com📅 Deadline: Midnight the Sunday before you want to receive your doubleThis allows us to plan to harvest a bit extra for you that week.

4. Pick up and enjoy your extra-large share of fresh, delicious produce! 🥕🥬

📌 Notes & Restrictions:

We may occasionally ask you to shift your requested double week depending on availability and harvest conditions.
Only one credit may be used per week (no triple shares).
Credits do not roll over to a new season and are use-or-lose each season.
Credits are not guaranteed—availability depends on the season and harvest volume.

This system helps us reduce waste, manage our crops responsibly, and keep things running smoothly for everyone. Thank you for planning ahead and helping us make the most of every harvest! 💚

Weekly CSA Customization and Online Farmer's Market

CLICK HERE TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR SHARE

🛍️ Picking Up Your Share

We’ve made the pickup process simple and stress-free! Since all shares are now prepackaged, grabbing your weekly veggies is quick and easy.

Here’s how it works:

When a representative is present: Just let them know your name, and they’ll hand you your labeled prepacked bag—easy as that!
If no representative is present:
- Locate the pickup bin with your name on it.
- Open the bin and find the bag labeled with your name.
- Take your bag, re-seal the bin, and you’re done!
- No sign-ins, no papers, no lines—just fresh produce with your name on it! 🌿

♻️ Please return your CSA bags😁🙏!

We reuse the bags to reduce waste. Each pickup location will have a bag return bin—just drop yours in next time you come. Thank you for helping us stay sustainable! 💚

🌟 It’s Going to Be a Great Year—And We’re So Grateful You’re With Us! ❤️

We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome you to another beautiful season at Ahavah Farm! While we’re starting out just a bit behind schedule (thank you, Colorado weather!), we’re full of hope, optimism, and excitement—this year is already shaping up to be abundant, and we believe it’s going to be a fantastic year.

Our family and farm team are deeply committed to growing and sharing the freshest, most nutrient-dense, and environmentally responsible food possible for our community...

...But more than that, we’re devoted to building something bigger than just vegetables. We're building community, and we believe that takes all of us working together.

💚 As we always say: Without "U" at the center, there’s no C-O-M-M-U-N-I-T-Y!

So we invite you—no, we implore you—to walk this path alongside us. Join the agricultural revolution. Help restore the land, rebuild community, and reconnect people to their food.

Here’s how you can be a part of it all:

🌱 Volunteer on the farm

🌱 Offer a class or teach a skill

🌱 Join our events and festivals

🌱 Donate to ACI to help feed families in need

🌱 Get to know us—stop by, say hello, ask questions!

We hope this CSA experience is more than just a weekly bag of produce. We hope it’s a source of connection, nourishment, inspiration, and joy for you and your family. Make the most of what we offer—from classes and articles to markets, events, and community outreach.

We love you so much! Let's have an awesome season!💖