The 2026 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program
is up and running. Welcome Back!
"In Harmony with Nature"
Thank You for Supporting our "NO Harm" Farming!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE!
(We are ALL involved in the complex web of food production and consumption practices. The programs, policies and laws that affect our personal, public and environmental health need to be sound & just.
Our CSA is a project of passion and love for our "Farm Family" (Members,Volunteers, Animal Friends and Planet Earth). We hope to be a Role Model, comitted to apply science and systems thinking to build a healthy, equitable, regenerative, sustainable food system and holistic Community.
Sycamore Spring is a small working "homestead" type farm where we raise over 60 different varieties of fruit, vegetables, and herbs alongside free range goats and poultry. Our “Better than Organic” naturally grown products are grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, with emphasis on soil health, conservation and permaculture practices.
Membership in the SSF/CSA is available to like-minded folks who pledge in advance to cover the farms expenses to produce their "share" of the farm's produce. These CSA supporters/members understand that farming can be risky and that there is no guarantee of bumper crops. They know the benefits and risks and believe in the importance of preserving the small, artisan farmer(s) who genuinely care about achieving superior nutritional quality of heirloom and heritage foods while restoring the health and welfare of our planet. Members also experience common bonds of connecting with the land, the farm and with farmers of integrity that produce their food.
CSA Members contribute their financial and/or physical support to the farm, understand the inherent risks of crop failures and in return receive the following privileges:
* Weekly produce pickup(or delivery); a choice assortment of seasonal, natural farm grown produce from Sycamore Spring Farm and "Hand-Picked" (by Farmer Carol) Farm Partners in MD, PA & VA to grow some of our diverse and specialty produce for greater variety and insurance against crop failure.
* Access to wholesome farm produced eggs, honey, maple syrup, nuts, poultry, meats, goats milk soaps, jam, preserves and canned goods, occasional baked items, etc.
* Pick-your-own (as nature provides): berries, cherries, tomatoes, figs, grapes, flowers and herbs.
* Farm tours and access/use of cook-out & picnic areas for family & friends.
* Annual Farm Gatherings; Herbs & Pollinators Workshop, Summer Pesto Party & The Paw-Paw Festival.
* Educational food nutrition highlights and preservation information literature.
* Seasonal newsletters on the website; Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall
* Monthly harvest recipe sheets and Weekly Farm Page Facebook Posts.
Visit.... a simpler way of life! Convenient to Interstate Routes 70 & 270, we're closer than you ever thought.
The farm is a unique place seeming to take you back to a simpler time. Many remember similar feelings from their childhood visits to a family or neighbor farm. Others experience it for the first time here at Sycamore Spring. Members are encouraged to enjoy the homestead atmosphere and observe the simple gardens and animal antics. Volunteers are welcome to help with harvesting, planting, weeding or other farm chores. CSA pickup is also a nice time to visit and chat with other “farm family” members. The Farm is OPEN April-December, Fridays 2-6, Saturdays 10am-2pm and Sundays 10am-2pm
Is it a good deal?
Yes! On average-over the course of the growing/harvest season we beat retail “organic” or “health food store” prices by 30-40%. Plus, ALL our produce and products are grown or produced locally at the farm or by Farmer Carol's "Hand Picked" farming partners. Most years we estimate members have received over 300 lbs of product...that averages out to about $1.98 lb. Now that is a GREAT DEAL!!!
Do you sell elsewhere? No, as a "Members ONLY" Farm we exclusively offer produce/products through our CSA Member program, Little Red Hen's Farm Market, or Food for Thought Community Gardens- ALL based at/on the farm.
What sort of produce will I get?
We like to focus on heirloom varieties of well-liked vegetables and fruits, and occasionally introduce members to unique culinary delights. Volume and variety will vary with season, but you can expect;
Spring: Low volume; cool season greens and lettuce varieties, radish, spinach, spring onions, asparagus, rhubarb, chard, parsley, scallions
Late spring: mixed greens, carrots, peas, berries, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, sour cherries, basil, or strawberries!
Summer: High volume; tomatoes, green-beans, melons, cucumbers, potatoes, squash, peppers, okra, eggplant, onions, garlic, peaches, corn, apples, Grapes, figs & PawPaws.
Fall: Winter squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, figs, onions, cabbage, winter radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collards, turnips, apples, pears, persimmons. PLUS we grow the spring items like radishes, lettuce, onions and salad items all over again! Produce is always freshly picked!
What about vacations, do I lose my Share that week?
You'll like these options:
1. Share your share ~ Think about giving your share to a friend, co-worker or neighbor that you really like. You will be greatly appreciated when you share your share-and your farm for a day.
2. Donate that week ~ We'll donate/deliver it to our Non-Profit partners addressing Food Insecurity in our local area. Just let us know when you won't be around and if Donating is your choice..
3. Keep it ,a little at a time~ Receive extra produce over the next three pick-up weeks. Receive a third extra produce, over the next three pick-ups and get caught up from your "missed" pick-up while you were away.
4. Double up on your missed share. At your next pickup take 2 shares and get caught up immediately but let us know the plan.
How does it work?
Use our online shops to become a member of our delivery program to Gaithersburg, Rockville, or Damascus OR sign-up using the old fashioned, mail-in membership form under "Information About Our CSA."
Choose your share option(s) and pick-up day/time and mail us your form and payment. You will then be entered into the Members D-Base and contacted to confirm your delivery or pickup schedule! PLEASE, remember that any changes or special requests regarding your CSA Pickup or delivery MUST be communicated to the farm at least 24 hours in advance. We cannot accommodate any last minute changes on pick-up or delivery days!
The 2026-30 week full season CSA offering is will run from April 10th through November 1st, 2026. The Extended 8week Healthy Holiday Harvest Shares begins October 31st through December 21st, 2026..
We offer a variety of share selections including the mid season "Bountiful Harvest" Program, the Ever Popular "Try Us, You'll Love us!" Monthly Shares. And Everybody loves the Extended Season 8wk Healthy Holiday Harvest Shares of our products and produce through NOVEMBER & DECEMBER.(Oct 30th-Dec 20th. The Holiday shares are also available to order as GIFTS!! These Half Bushel Boxes can provide a surplus of fresh from the farm, delicious & nutritious foods during the busy Holiday cooking season or to GIVE as a GIFT. Consider introducing YOUR farm through a DELIGHTFUL and DELICIOUS Share Box for friends, relatives, coworkers, teacher or neighbors..
Think about adding Egg and Beef shares to your CSA plan and save a lot of $$$$$ over the season. Details on the Sign-up page.
Our Lean, Pastured Beef and Woodland Eggs are available to CSA Members ONLY. Points to Ponder; Grass/Pasture fed beef is a leaner, healthier, finer grained beef much like Bison. Chickens are descended from Junglefowl their nature is not to roam around out in open pastures and become easy targets for predators. They love the woodland and forest edges!
If you are interested in becoming a Sycamore Spring Farm CSA Farm Family Member for 2026, signup for farm pick up or delivery programs on this website or, Print out the 2026 membership signup form and send it in with your payment. Any Questions-just call 301-788-6980.
THANK YOU for Supporting LOCAL, Sustainable, NO-HARM farming!!
6003 Elmer Derr Road ~ Frederick MD 21703
Our CSA is a project of passion and love for our "Farm Family" (Members,Volunteers, Animal Friends and Planet Earth). We hope to be a Role Model, comitted to apply science and systems thinking to build a healthy, equitable, regenerative, sustainable food system and holistic Community.
Sycamore Spring is a small working "homestead" type farm where we raise over 60 different varieties of fruit, vegetables, and herbs alongside free range goats and poultry. Our “Better than Organic” naturally grown products are grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, with emphasis on soil health, conservation and permaculture practices.
Membership in the SSF/CSA is available to like-minded folks who pledge in advance to cover the farms expenses to produce their "share" of the farm's produce. These CSA supporters/members understand that farming can be risky and that there is no guarantee of bumper crops. They know the benefits and risks and believe in the importance of preserving the small, artisan farmer(s) who genuinely care about achieving superior nutritional quality of heirloom and heritage foods while restoring the health and welfare of our planet. Members also experience common bonds of connecting with the land, the farm and with farmers of integrity that produce their food.
CSA Members contribute their financial and/or physical support to the farm, understand the inherent risks of crop failures and in return receive the following privileges:
* Weekly produce pickup(or delivery); a choice assortment of seasonal, natural farm grown produce from Sycamore Spring Farm and "Hand-Picked" (by Farmer Carol) Farm Partners in MD, PA & VA to grow some of our diverse and specialty produce for greater variety and insurance against crop failure.
* Access to wholesome farm produced eggs, honey, maple syrup, nuts, poultry, meats, goats milk soaps, jam, preserves and canned goods, occasional baked items, etc.
* Pick-your-own (as nature provides): berries, cherries, tomatoes, figs, grapes, flowers and herbs.
* Farm tours and access/use of cook-out & picnic areas for family & friends.
* Annual Farm Gatherings; Herbs & Pollinators Workshop, Summer Pesto Party & The Paw-Paw Festival.
* Educational food nutrition highlights and preservation information literature.
* Seasonal newsletters on the website; Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall
* Monthly harvest recipe sheets and Weekly Farm Page Facebook Posts.
Visit.... a simpler way of life! Convenient to Interstate Routes 70 & 270, we're closer than you ever thought.
The farm is a unique place seeming to take you back to a simpler time. Many remember similar feelings from their childhood visits to a family or neighbor farm. Others experience it for the first time here at Sycamore Spring. Members are encouraged to enjoy the homestead atmosphere and observe the simple gardens and animal antics. Volunteers are welcome to help with harvesting, planting, weeding or other farm chores. CSA pickup is also a nice time to visit and chat with other “farm family” members. The Farm is OPEN April-December, Fridays 2-6, Saturdays 10am-2pm and Sundays 10am-2pm
Is it a good deal?
Yes! On average-over the course of the growing/harvest season we beat retail “organic” or “health food store” prices by 30-40%. Plus, ALL our produce and products are grown or produced locally at the farm or by Farmer Carol's "Hand Picked" farming partners. Most years we estimate members have received over 300 lbs of product...that averages out to about $1.98 lb. Now that is a GREAT DEAL!!!
Do you sell elsewhere? No, as a "Members ONLY" Farm we exclusively offer produce/products through our CSA Member program, Little Red Hen's Farm Market, or Food for Thought Community Gardens- ALL based at/on the farm.
What sort of produce will I get?
We like to focus on heirloom varieties of well-liked vegetables and fruits, and occasionally introduce members to unique culinary delights. Volume and variety will vary with season, but you can expect;
Spring: Low volume; cool season greens and lettuce varieties, radish, spinach, spring onions, asparagus, rhubarb, chard, parsley, scallions
Late spring: mixed greens, carrots, peas, berries, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, sour cherries, basil, or strawberries!
Summer: High volume; tomatoes, green-beans, melons, cucumbers, potatoes, squash, peppers, okra, eggplant, onions, garlic, peaches, corn, apples, Grapes, figs & PawPaws.
Fall: Winter squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, figs, onions, cabbage, winter radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collards, turnips, apples, pears, persimmons. PLUS we grow the spring items like radishes, lettuce, onions and salad items all over again! Produce is always freshly picked!
What about vacations, do I lose my Share that week?
You'll like these options:
1. Share your share ~ Think about giving your share to a friend, co-worker or neighbor that you really like. You will be greatly appreciated when you share your share-and your farm for a day.
2. Donate that week ~ We'll donate/deliver it to our Non-Profit partners addressing Food Insecurity in our local area. Just let us know when you won't be around and if Donating is your choice..
3. Keep it ,a little at a time~ Receive extra produce over the next three pick-up weeks. Receive a third extra produce, over the next three pick-ups and get caught up from your "missed" pick-up while you were away.
4. Double up on your missed share. At your next pickup take 2 shares and get caught up immediately but let us know the plan.
How does it work?
Use our online shops to become a member of our delivery program to Gaithersburg, Rockville, or Damascus OR sign-up using the old fashioned, mail-in membership form under "Information About Our CSA."
Choose your share option(s) and pick-up day/time and mail us your form and payment. You will then be entered into the Members D-Base and contacted to confirm your delivery or pickup schedule! PLEASE, remember that any changes or special requests regarding your CSA Pickup or delivery MUST be communicated to the farm at least 24 hours in advance. We cannot accommodate any last minute changes on pick-up or delivery days!
The 2026-30 week full season CSA offering is will run from April 10th through November 1st, 2026. The Extended 8week Healthy Holiday Harvest Shares begins October 31st through December 21st, 2026..
We offer a variety of share selections including the mid season "Bountiful Harvest" Program, the Ever Popular "Try Us, You'll Love us!" Monthly Shares. And Everybody loves the Extended Season 8wk Healthy Holiday Harvest Shares of our products and produce through NOVEMBER & DECEMBER.(Oct 30th-Dec 20th. The Holiday shares are also available to order as GIFTS!! These Half Bushel Boxes can provide a surplus of fresh from the farm, delicious & nutritious foods during the busy Holiday cooking season or to GIVE as a GIFT. Consider introducing YOUR farm through a DELIGHTFUL and DELICIOUS Share Box for friends, relatives, coworkers, teacher or neighbors..
Think about adding Egg and Beef shares to your CSA plan and save a lot of $$$$$ over the season. Details on the Sign-up page.
Our Lean, Pastured Beef and Woodland Eggs are available to CSA Members ONLY. Points to Ponder; Grass/Pasture fed beef is a leaner, healthier, finer grained beef much like Bison. Chickens are descended from Junglefowl their nature is not to roam around out in open pastures and become easy targets for predators. They love the woodland and forest edges!
If you are interested in becoming a Sycamore Spring Farm CSA Farm Family Member for 2026, signup for farm pick up or delivery programs on this website or, Print out the 2026 membership signup form and send it in with your payment. Any Questions-just call 301-788-6980.
THANK YOU for Supporting LOCAL, Sustainable, NO-HARM farming!!
6003 Elmer Derr Road ~ Frederick MD 21703