Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS A CSA?

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. By joining our CSA program, you are actively connecting to the land in which your food is grown, supporting the healing and regenerative practices of our sustainable, integrated farm, and enjoying a share of the farm's rich harvest each week throughout the season. 

WHERE ARE YOUR FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND HERBS GROWN AND SOURCED?

Our diversity focused, regenerative organic planting schedule allows us to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, microgreens, herbs, and edible flowers across our 17 acres here at Paradise Farms.  In addition, we occasionally partner with local, certified organic farms large and small to bring you an even wider array of the best produce South Florida has to offer.  We’ll notify you in our weekly email when we bring an item in and what farm it’s coming from.  Past partners include Empower Farms, Health and Happiness, and Alderman Farms.

IS PARADISE FARMS ORGANIC?

Yes! Our farm is USDA Certified Organic and Regenerative Organic Alliance Certified Regenerative.  We've been a pioneer in the Organic farm-to-fork movement since 1999 and have spent the intervening decades honing our farming practices and principles to bring the most diverse, vibrant, and healthy food to chef + market.  

WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN MY BOX?

We pride ourselves on offering an astounding array of beautiful, sustainably grown, seasonal USDA Certified Organic produce. Each box boasts 10-12 different offerings. Pending peak ripeness, this will look like: multiple types of tropical fruits, vegetables, greens, and herbs, select roots and alliums, and some special farm delights such as edible flowers, mushrooms or microgreens, and dried or fermented products as they become available during the season. You will also be receiving a weekly email with box contents, holistic benefit notes of one of the items in your box, as well as an exclusively tailored recipe from our Culinary Director.

CAN I CHOOSE WHAT’S IN MY BOX?

The contents of each box are dictated by peak ripeness and seasonality and, unfortunately, we cannot offer changes or substitutions. As the harvest allows, we may be able to include additional treats or add-on options from week to week. We keep members in the loop on that (and any other updates!) with our weekly Harvest Letter email.

WAIT… I DIDN’T GET SOMETHING YOU SAID WOULD BE IN MY BOX?

Seasonal conditions affect crops, which means substitutions may occur and the contents of your box changes with the harvest. Each week, you'll receive a list via email of the products to be included in your box. If you're missing something that was listed, please respond via the same email and let our team know.

HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES A BOX FEED?

This definitely depends on your household's fondness for vegetables, but our bountiful boxes should serve a small family (3-4 people) for the week. The CSA share is not meant to entirely replace your weekly grocery shopping as our box does not contain any grains, nuts, seeds, oils etc.  This program is curated for people craving a culinary experience of exploration and connection with their local farm.

DO I NEED TO WASH MY PRODUCE?

All of our produce is lovingly hand-picked and minimally processed—straight from the soil. While we do not use any chemicals on our farm, all fresh produce should be washed before preparing.

WHERE DO I PICK UP MY CSA?

Pickup locations change every season. When you register for a season, we ask that you choose your preferred pickup point for the entire season. By choosing your preferred CSA season you can see the pick up points available for that season.

WHAT IF I MISS A PICK-UP?

If you can't pick-up your CSA, please arrange for someone else to pick it up for you. Unfortunately, we cannot make up missed weeks or accommodate additional contactless pickups safely outside of our set pick-up time. If you happened to miss a week, don't fret! Any unclaimed shares or unsold produce are donated to a community Fridge in Homestead ran by the Buddy System Miami’s food access program to provide people experiencing economic hardship with access to food assistance and help to combat excess food waste.

CAN I VISIT THE FARM?

There is nothing we love more than fostering connectivity between humans and the rich earth in which their food is grown. Please visit "Our Esperiences" section to join one our scheduled tours.