Both! The Farm Stand is open to the public from May-November, so stop in during open hours to browse our local selections in person. Become a CSA Member to shop early, February-April.

Visit our web store to order online and we’ll have everything ready for pickup when you get here. You can also browse the Farm Stand and add to your order after you have arrived.

We do our best to update the web store weekly, but occasionally items go out of stock and substitutions may be made. We will let you know of any substitutions and give you the choice upon arrival.

Every year is a little different, but here are some examples of what is grown seasonally in our region.

• Spring (May - early June)

Asparagus, Cabbage, Garlic Scapes, Green Onions, Lettuce (head & leaf), Peas (snap & snow), Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Spring Garlic, Turnips, Watercress, Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Thyme

• Summer (June - August)

Amaranth/Orach, Basil, Beans (snap, wax & edamame), Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage (red & green), Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Cut Flower, Garlic, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Okra, Peppers (bell & hot), Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Watermelon/Melons, Zucchini/Squash

• Fall (September - early November)

Arugula, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Broccoli Raab, Cabbage (red & green), Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Collard Greens, Eggplant, Endive/Escarole, Fennel, Garlic, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mizuna, Onions, Peanuts, Peppers (bell & hot), Potatoes (spuds & sweet), pumpkins (cooking & carving), Purslane, Radish, Rutabaga, Tomatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash (delicata, acorn, kabocha, & hubbard)

Some items are grown in partnership with nearby local and regional sustainably managed farms which supplement Josie Porter Farm grown produce in the CSA shares.

Yes! Farm members are encouraged to bring food scraps and yard waste to feed our compost piles. Compost adds necessary nutrients to the soil, which feeds the plants and is passed back to you!

What can be included in my compost?

• Food scraps, especially vegetable and fruit trimmings, eggshells, tea bags, and coffee grounds

• Yard and garden wastes, including leaves, small twigs, pruned branches, small weeds, or mulch

What should not be included in my compost?

• Meat and dairy scraps, including bones, cheese, and milk products

• Greasy foods, especially those with animal fats

• Diseased or invasive plants

Born in 1916 in Cherry Valley, Josephine Irene Snyder Porter was at the forefront of the ecological agriculture movement. In her youth, she was known around town as the “milk lady” because she delivered fresh milk and cream to residents of the Stroudsburgs and to the summer resorts in Cresco. Even during the Depression, when money was tight and people couldn’t pay for the milk, Josephine continued to deliver.

In the 1940’s, she became involved with the Bio-Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association. In the 1950’s, working under the guidance of world-renowned biochemist and soil scientist, Dr. Ehrenfried Pfeiffer, she learned to make biodynamic preparations (herbal and bacterial inoculants for compost, soil and plants). Her skill at making quality preparations was recognized across the United States and in other parts of the world. She continued to farm and make biodynamic preparations until her death in 1984.*

Josie Porter Farm sits on a portion of the former Snyder Farm, where Josephine Porter and her family lived and worked for most of her life. We hope to continue her legacy of biodynamic farming, which recognizes that the soil is alive and that healthy plants, animals, and people rely on the vitality and life of the soil.

*Taken from portions of “Women Who Made History in Monroe County.” Published in 1995. Researched by Harriett DeRosa and Written by Helen A. George.

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and it is the best way to support your local farm. By purchasing a Farm Share upfront, the farm has capital to get the growing season started, and you receive a bounty of fresh, local, naturally grown produce every week! We’ll offer a limited amount of Weekly CSA Boxes, in addition to the Farm Stand CSA.

Benefits to joining our Farm Stand CSA:

• It’s a great value- when you purchase a Farm Stand CSA Card, you receive 5% off every time you use your card. That means your money goes farther than if you pay as you go.

• You can use your Farm Stand CSA Card to purchase ANYTHING from the Farm Stand, including vegetables, fruit, dairy, proteins, and pantry items.

• Get to know your farmer and know where you food comes from. Ask questions and learn more about the foods you’re consuming.

• Make a commitment to eating healthy, delicious, nutritious, chemical-free produce.

• Discover new varieties of vegetables and experiment with new recipes.

• Pick your own herbs and flowers from our Community Garden.

• Meet like-minded members of the community and participate in events at the farm.

• Reduce your carbon footprint by shopping local- the less distance your food travels, the less it impacts the environment- not to mention it’s fresher and tastes better.

• Walk or hike around the grounds of the farm and connect with nature.

• Volunteer to plant, weed, and harvest, and become an active part of your food story!

The Farm Stand CSA Card is our new model for Community Supported Agriculture at the Josie Porter Farm. At the beginning of the season, load your card with as much money as you’d like, and we’ll use your investment to start growing your food. As a thanks for your support, you’ll receive 5% off every time you use your card, and you can spend your CSA Card on ANYTHING at the Farm Stand!

Each week, we’ll put together a list of what’s available so you can plan ahead, place your order, and pickup every week at the Farm as usual. You’re also welcome to shop in store using your card, without ordering ahead of time. This model gives you more flexibility to get what you need, and reduce food waste.

What to Bring:

• Baskets or bags to carry home all your produce

• Money, credit card, or your CSA Card to pick up additional items at the farm stand such as cheese, bread, honey, maple syrup, meats, eggs and dairy.

• Compost for our compost piles (on-farm members only). Read above for more about compost.

Times, location, and parking:

• On-Farm distributions take place at Josie Porter Farm on Wednesdays and Fridays, 2-6pm.

• Lake Naomi members pick-up at Mountain Top Lodge on Fridays, 3-6pm.

• St. Luke’s Monroe Campus Members pick-up at St. Luke’s Hospital in Stroudsburg on Wednesdays, 1-3pm.

Below is a list of samples of what you may expect to receive in a full share by season:

Sample Spring Season: Lettuce, Spinach/Kale, Beets, Scallions, Turnips/Radishes, Spring Field Greens, Peas, Garlic Scapes, Herbs

Sample Summer Season: Cucumbers, Tomatoes (cherry, paste & slicing), Garlic, Onions, Sweet Peppers, Broccoli, Potatoes, Beans, Basil, Zucchini & Squash, Hot Peppers, Sweet Corn

Sample Fall Season: Beets, Carrots, Kale, Potatoes, Garlic, Onions, Rutabaga, Leeks, Winter Squash, Turnips