Join the Coalition

Become a Partner Farm!

Kentucky Farm Share Coalition (KYFSC) is a community supported agriculture (CSA) program that helps farmers increase and stabilize their annual revenue while improving healthy food access for Kentuckians through partnerships for produce CSA. KYFSC encourages any Kentucky farmers curious about OR currently raising produce for CSA to explore ways to join the coalition, take advantage of member benefits, and engage in the KYFSC community!

Why Join Kentucky Farm Share Coalition?

Engage in a vibrant community of CSA farmers
Promote your CSA through KYFSC and OAK channels
Get CSA marketing templates and resources
Increase sales through workplace CSA programs
Get convenient access to production and technical assistance
Attend CSA-focused farmer events

Apply to be an Endorsed Farm

Each year, KYFSC partners with a group of CSA farms to support employer programs. We invite new CSA farms to apply for endorsement ahead of the upcoming season. Complete the interest form below to request an application. New farms must apply by Friday, November 14, 2025.

Request an Application

Endorsed Farm Benefits:

Gain access to new customers through the KYFSC Workplace CSA Program.
Get additional promotion through a farm listing on the KYFSC partner farms webpage and a listing on the OAK Find-A-Farm Directory.
Increase awareness of the farm’s CSA pickup locations by listing them on the KYFSC and OAK Directory map.
Utilize additional CSA marketing materials and resources created by KYFSC staff.
Receive an optional marketing consultation session with KYFSC staff to discuss the farm’s CSA signup process, CSA webpage, paid advertising, and other related topics.

Endorsed Farm Requirements:

Be a Kentucky farm entity and maintain an active OAK family farm membership.
Demonstrate a commitment to advancing organic practices in Kentucky agriculture by maintaining certified organic status or managing farm organically.
Have a minimum of three years of CSA production experience.
Offer a weekly produce CSA during the main growing season for at least 20 weeks.
Source 100% of the items in the produce CSA share from Kentucky-based farms or farms within 100 miles of the primary farm.
Create an annual Food Safety Plan.
Pay the one-time coalition joining fee and farm marketing fees.

Kentucky Farm Share Coalition (KYFSC) is a program managed by the Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK). OAK is a nonprofit organization founded by farmers, for farmers. OAK works to advance organic regenerative agriculture, to improve the health of the environment and our communities. For more information visit the website www.oak-ky.org and contact kyfarmshare@oak-ky.org with any KYFSC program questions.