FAQ

Enough to keep us all super busy. Farmer Glenn likes to say, It’s not how many acres you have, it’s how many you cultivate; it’s not how many you cultivate but how much you harvest; it’s not how much you harvest but how much you sell.

We no longer sell plants full time from our Lunenburg location. For plant sales, please visit our New Braintree Farm. For directions and hours click here.

The farm stand is open during CSA pick up hours (June – October), Thursdays 12 noon – 3:00 pm and Sundays 12 noon – 3:30 pm.

Yes we do at the Boston Public Market! Please check in with one of our associates to get signed up — no card required!!

Yes, we offer many crops at a bulk discount and will post the availability on our store, as well as social media.

The farm is open for plant sales Monday through Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm in the spring and summer. Our farm stand is open seasonally Monday through Saturday 10am – 5:00pm. Click here for directions.

We are ALL over the place! See our market page here.

Yes, we have plastic, re-loadable cards available at the Boston Public Market. We can also issue store credit to you or the person of your choice to use like a gift card.

Yes, we gladly take orders from restaurants and can have your order available at BPM or other markets. While we do offer a generous discount, we do not offer delivery at this time.

We are not open to the public for PYO, but our CSA members are welcome to visit the farm most anytime and to harvest along the way or to come pick their own apples etc!

Yes, we do! We accept EBT/SNAP/HIP at Boston and Worcester Public Markets, Copley, Lexington, Quincy, Jamaica Plain, Cambridgeport, Brookline, and Charlestown. We can even accept it over the phone for orders at the farm.

No, none of our produce is certified organic. We strive to grow much of our produce without any chemicals at all, not even chemicals that meet organic standards. For example, our greens are not sprayed with anything. For other crops, such as many of the fruits, we practice an intensive program of scouting and spray only when needed. Glenn is very cautious about chemical selection, so as to maintain a safe environment for our bees and amphibians…plus, we have our own children, grandchildren and pets to worry about 🙂 Read more about our growing practices here.

We accept subscriptions from October until we are sold out or the season starts. Sign up conveniently on our SHOP page here.

Yes, if you pick up at a farmers’ market location, you always have the option of purchasing extra produce. Some customers purchase an A La Carte CSA as well to purchase specific or extra items.

We will also take your orders for bulk items you want to freeze or can.

If you have forgotten to pick up your box, Stillman’s Farm will donate your box to a charitable organization. Since the box/bag was picked and packed for you, we cannot offer an additional “make-up” box/bag at a later date.

The CSA begins mid-June and continues into October.

If a subscriber moves or has another major life event that changes his or her CSA produce needs, Stillman’s Farm would be happy to help by converting prorated CSA dollars into Stillman’s Farm Rewards to be used at any farmers’ market we attend. We will no longer offer cash or credit card refunds. As an alternative, you are welcome to transfer your share to a friend or family member.

Our regular CSA (Stillman’s Farm Best) 16 weeks CSA is $500. It is perfect for an individual or small household.

Need more? Order 2 and/or check out our “Supersize me” option for an additional $175.

Can’t commit to weekly pickups? Stillman’s A la Carte CSA starts at $200.

Can I pick up anywhere? No. When you subscribe to Stillman’s CSA, you select one location for the entire season. In order to streamline our packing, pick up, and delivery, we need to keep our list consistent, day-to-day.

If you have a major life event, we do allow ONE permanent change, but we cannot switch your location (or your pick up day) back and forth to accommodate vacations or other temporary changes in your schedule. You may have a friend or family member get your share by simply providing your name at pick up.

This is by far the hardest question to answer, as so much depends on how much you eat and how many meals you eat at home. Our regular box is perfect for 2 people or small households.

Anyone can pick up your box for you, so just make sure your dog walker, cat watcher, Mother-in-Law, etc has the correct first and last name to check off and we’ll gladly give them your goodies. Be suspicious if there isn’t any fruit. 😉

A season selection of the following: June: strawberries, summer squash, zucchini, lettuce, greens, kale, chard, possibly greenhouse tomatoes. July: blueberries, summer squash, zucchini, lettuce, field tomatoes, corn, beans, cucumbers, carrots, beets, cabbage and possibly peaches. August: Everything from July plus: eggplant, peppers, melons, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, apples September Everything from August Plus: red peppers, onions, potatoes, winter squash. October: Winter squash, apples, peppers, lettuce, carrots, beets, corn, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, potatoes, eggplant, pumpkins, greens.

One permanent change to your box size and/or pick up location is allowed per season. We cannot switch your location (or your pick up day) back and forth to accommodate vacations or other temporary changes in your schedule.

Yes, we suggest ordering a large share and splitting up your goodies at the CSA pickup or over a cup of tea.