PIKE BOX CSA

Community Supported Agriculture Program

2023 PIKE BOX Season

We are excited for the 2023 season and have partnered with our amazing Market Farmers to provide you with fresh produce and some special add-ons this year. If you are new here, take a moment to read below to learn more about the PIKE BOX program, and be sure to register yourself for notifications so that we can let you know when registration windows open.

We have extended our PIKE BOX program to include two special one-time boxes: Fall Harvest and Holiday PIKE BOX. The Holiday PIKE BOX is available to ship to loved ones across the U.S.

9-Week PIKE BOX Options

Pick Up Required • Summer Options Available

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Summer PIKE BOX (Season 2)

Session: August 23 – October 18

Registration Deadline: August 15

Pick Up: Wednesdays

This PIKE BOX is a continuation of all your favorite summer produce and a few welcomed fall crops. In this 9-week session, look for stone fruit such as peaches and plums. Expect raspberries, squash, potatoes, and more!

Share Options

Full Produce Share ($315 – $35/share) – The Full Share contains 7-8 produce items from Pike Place Market farmers and usually contains at least two items of fruit. This share feeds 1-2 people who frequently eat fresh produce during the summer or a household of 3 or more that eats a moderate amount of produce.

Half Produce Share ($207 – $23/share) – The Half Share contains 4 produce items from Pike Place Market farmers and usually contains at least one item of fruit. This share feeds 1-2 people who eat a small or moderate amount of produce.

Flower Share ($180 – $20/share) – For 9 weeks, receive a weekly bouquet sourced from the farmers at Pike Place Market. Summer bouquets typically include dahlias, sunflowers, and gladiolas.

Organic Egg Share ($72 – $8/share) – Pike Place Market is proud to partner with Spotted Frog Farm to offer PIKE BOX members a weekly organic egg share. Members will receive one dozen extra-large, brown, organic chicken eggs each week.

Organic Pork/Beef Share ($99 – $11/share) – Pike Place Market is proud to partner with Olsen Farms to offer PIKE BOX members a weekly portion of organic pork or beef. Members will receive 1lb of meat, including, but not limited to, ground beef, bacon, pork chops, or bulk sausage.

Organic Chicken Share ($52 – $26/share) – Pike Place Market is proud to partner with Kirsop Farm to offer PIKE BOX members a monthly Whole organic chicken share. Members will receive a frozen chicken weighing 4lbs on August 30 and September 27.

Registration Closed

Special One-Time PIKE BOX Options

Single Box - Shipping Available

Fall Harvest PIKE BOX

Pick Up ONLY: November 15

Registration Deadline: November 7

This one-time PIKE BOX is a great way to stock up on fall vegetables for Thanksgiving or while friends and family are in town. Look for fall storage crops like brussels sprouts, apples, pears, squash, and more straight from Washington farmers to you.

Holiday PIKE BOX

Pick Up or Shipping Available: December

Registration Deadline: December 4

This one-time PIKE BOX is a great gift for those who live close or far away! It includes shelf-stable staples from Pike Place Market farmers, like honey, organic jellies, and herbs. 100% of the products in this box are from Washington farmers.

What is the PIKE BOX CSA Program?

The Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority created the PIKE BOX CSA program in 2013 with the goals of helping local farmers grow their businesses, connecting Seattle workers and residents to local food sources, and providing fresh produce to anyone who needs it.

The PIKE BOX CSA program is a farm-to-customer program run by the Pike Place Market Farm Team. Market staff source fresh produce, eggs, honey, flowers, and more from farmers across Washington. Then pack it all up for weekly pick-ups at Pike Place Market.

How does the PIKE BOX Program work?

Sign up for a membership during the open window period.
Our Farm Team works with our Washington Farmers and packs your box with their amazing produce!
Pick up your PIKE BOX and any add ons during the pick up time from Pike Place Market.
Enjoy all your farm fresh goodies at home. Each Box comes with a weekly What’s Fresh sheet that includes – list of what is in your box, recipes to help you cook yummy dishes, a section to meet the farmer, preparation and storage information.

Food Assistance: EBT/SNAP dollars are welcome as payment, and we can often offer reduced-price shares for those with lower incomes with the support of The Market Commons.

What is a Community Supported Agriculture program?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and members guaranteeing sales during uncertain times. PIKE BOX CSA members have the opportunity to support farmers by signing up for a season’s worth of fresh produce. This helps farmers, especially small family farmers, plan their crops for the year.

How does my PIKE BOX membership support Washington Farmers?

Your PIKE BOX membership helps support the development of farmers by opening them up to additional sales channels, connecting them with new customers, and allowing them to experiment with new crops and varieties. (Some of which will end up in members’ boxes and kitchens.)

We work with 30+ farmers!

AG Family Farm
Amador Farm
Baby Chavs
Blong’s Garden
Brewmaster’s Bakery (producer)
Cascade Valley Farm
Cha Farms
Chue Neng Cha’s Garden
Cyrus Saffron
Fantello Farmstead Creamery
Garden Flowers
Green Cuties
Herban Farm

Hierophant Meadery
Holmquist Hazelnut Orchards
Kirsop Farm
Lee Lor Garden
Lee’s Fresh Produce
Magana Farm
Mariposa Farm
Martin Family Orchard
Neng Garden
Olsen Farms
See Lee Garden
Shong Chao’s Farm
Sidhu Farms

Silver Springs Creamery
Spotted Frog Farm
Sweet Things Honey
Thai Tao Farm
Tiny’s Organic
Va Cha Garden
Vilog Farm
Windy Acres
Woodinville Valley Farm
Xai Cha Farm
Yang Farm
Youa Her’s Garden

2023 PIKE BOX FAQ (8)

How long is the 2023 PIKE BOX season?

This year PIKE BOX has three nine-week seasons and three single-box options.

9-Week Seasons: Pick up on Wednesdays at Pike Place Market

Spring: April 5^th – May 31^st
Summer 1: June 14^th – August 9^th
Summer 2: August 23^rd – October 18^th

Special Single Boxes

- Mother’s Day Box
- Harvest Box
- Holiday Box

Where is the produce coming from?

The produce comes from Pike Place Market farmers. Since we have farmers from all over the state of Washington, your basil may be from Fall City, while your tomatoes may be from Sunnyside. Pike Place Market farmers have to grow everything they bring to their tables at the Market. That means if you can’t grow it in Washington, you won’t see it in your PIKE BOX.

Is all of the produce organic?

No. However, several of our farmers are certified organic, and a majority of the others grow to organic standards but are not certified, or use “no spray” techniques to manage their crops. Each week, your box will come with a “fresh sheet” write up explaining the growing practices of all farms included in that week’s box.

What will I get each week with the 9-week season PIKE BOX?

We have a projection for what will be in each week’s share; however, there are many variables involved with growing and harvesting each crop, and sometimes we will not be able to include an item that we had planned for. On Tuesday of each week, we will email a forecast of what will be in that week’s share, but that list is subject to change.

We will always try to include the following in each box: fruit, a few staples e.g. carrots, onions, garlic, potatoes, etc.), a leafy green, and other vegetables or herbs. Our goal is to provide a mix of familiar and loved crops as well as some new and exciting varieties. You will also receive a weekly “Fresh Sheet” that showcases recipes, storage tips, and easy preparation ideas to help make the most of your fruits and vegetables.

We try to offer two different share sizes:

The Full Share contains 7-8 produce items, at least two of which are fruit. This share feeds 1-2 people who frequently eat fresh produce during the summer and fall, or a household of 3 or more that eats a moderate amount of produce.

The Half Share contains 4 produce items, with usually one of these being fruit. This share feeds 1-2 people who eat a moderate amount of produce.

Can I substitute or change any of the items in my box?

Members are not able to substitute or make changes to box contents. We try very hard to create shares that are versatile and appeal to people with different preferences. If there is a vegetable that you don’t enjoy, share it with your friend, neighbor, or fellow CSA member. We hope you’ll welcome the mix of staples and new, exciting vegetables and perhaps find a new favorite!

What will my 9-week PIKE BOX look like?

Each week’s selection of fresh produce will be packed into one or two compostable grocery bags with handles. To make traveling home with your produce more convenient, we recommend that you bring a reusable tote bag each week when you pick up your share because items can be heavy or unwieldy, and sometimes we will have extras to offer you!

I can’t pick up my box next week. What will happen to it?

If you can’t pick up your box during the designated time frame, we recommend that you ask a friend to pick it up for you or email us, and we will donate it for you to the Pike Market Food Bank.

Shares that are unaccounted for at the end of pickup will be delivered to the Pike Market Food Bank.

Can I cancel my share or get a refund?

Cancellations are not available after the enrollment deadline. Refunds are not available after payment has been submitted.

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Click the button to get notified when our spring and summer PIKE BOX seasons open.

The PIKE BOX program is operated by Pike Place Market PDA. Supported by the Pike Place Market Foundation and WSDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

Questions? Please fill out the form below and our Farm Team will get back to you.