Local veg boxes & CSA
Buy veg directly from Somerset growers, either as a flexible veg box or through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) scheme, where members share in a farm’s harvest.
Use this page to find local growers, understand how CSAs work and explore support for starting a scheme.
What is Community Supported Agriculture?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is about taking responsibility for how our food is produced and how it gets to us. It is a direct relationship between the farmer/s and the people who eat the food. The term was coined in America and encompasses a broad range of partnerships between consumers and producers. Each of these CSA arrangements is unique, tailored by the circumstances they arise from.
The Soil Association define CSA as: 'A partnership between farmers and consumers where, at best, the responsibilities and rewards of farming are shared.' They have produced a CSA Action Manual. This covers step-by-step what a CSA is, the benefits and how to start one.
As CSA farms are directly accountable to their consumer members they strive to provide fresh, high-quality food and typically use organic, biodynamic or regenerative farming methods. Generally there are more people working on a CSA farm than on a comparable conventional farm, and some CSAs encourage members to work on the farm in exchange for a portion of their membership costs.
CSA is a shared commitment to building a more local and equitable agricultural system, one that allows farmers to focus on good farming practices and still maintain productive and profitable farms.
Join a local CSA
Good Vibe Veg — Vale of Porlock
Weekly veg shares from a community market garden, alongside volunteering and local events.
The Community Farm — Chew Magna
A not-for-profit community farm offering organic veg and fruit boxes across parts of Somerset and the surrounding area.
Wellington Community Food — Wellington
A community-led CSA offering crop shares, volunteering and locally grown produce.
Local veg boxes
You do not need to join a CSA to buy food directly from a local grower. These Somerset growers offer seasonal veg boxes or produce boxes:
Plowright Organic, near Bridgwater
Root Connections, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, near Radstock
The Mump Market Garden, Burrowbridge
Vallis Farm, Frome
Check each grower’s website for current box contents, collection or delivery options, prices and availability.
Thinking about starting a CSA?
A CSA can be a powerful way to create a more local, resilient food system — but it needs a committed group, a suitable growing site and a clear plan for how growers and members will work together.
The CSA Network has practical guidance, case studies and tools for groups getting started, explore the CSA Network’s resources here.
Seek support & advice from these groups:
The Community Supported Agriculture Network - support and promote CSA, offer advice, networking and training, information on funding etc.
Last reviewed: July 2026
Veg-box availability, delivery areas and membership offers can change throughout the year. Please check directly with each grower before ordering.