Early Bird Enrollment for 2027 Begins November 1st!
The 2026 season’s closed, but next year’s already taking shape.
Sign on as an Early Bird member through November and get a 20% bonus credit!
What Is a CSA?
Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, is a relationship between community members and our small farm. Members commit to the season, which helps offset early-season costs like seeds and soil amendments. In exchange, members receive fresh, locally grown food throughout the growing season, plus a few member perks.
Different From the Rest
Runamuk’s CSA isn’t a cookie-cutter box for a set number of weeks. It begins in May and runs through the growing season, offering fresh, locally produced food. You decide how much your household wants to invest, and that becomes a pre-paid credit you draw from as the season goes—add more whenever your balance runs low.
Our ordering system lets you pick what your family actually wants, and none of what you don’t.
YOU decide how much or how little of any item to order. We grow and harvest to your specifications, assembling member orders for pickup on Fridays. And if you’re going away for a week or two, just skip ordering until you’re back. It’s flexible—shop for what you need, when you need it, at the farmstand or through your weekly order.
2027 Season: New Share Tiers
As always, Runamuk’s CSA credit comes with a bonus—the more you commit up front, the more you get to spend. Early Bird members (through November) get a 20% bonus. After that, the bonus is 10%.
| Tier | You Pay | Credit After November (10% bonus) | Early Bird Credit (20% bonus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱 Senior Share (65+) | $150 | $165 | $180 |
| 🌾 Standard Share | $250 | $275 | $300 |
| 🌿 Sustaining Share | $400 | $440 | $480 |
How it works: Pay in whatever tier fits your household, and I’ll load your account with the bonus credit right away. Every week I’ll post an availability list—order whatever you want in the quantities that suit you, and I’ll deduct it from your balance. No fixed box. No mystery vegetables you didn’t ask for. Just what’s actually ready, when it’s ready.
Not sure which tier fits? The Standard Share is a good starting point for most households. The Senior Share is sized for smaller households or lighter use. The Sustaining Share is for anyone who wants to invest more in the farm and in local food access for the season.
A Note for Seniors
Runamuk is applying to join the “Maine Senior FarmShare Program” for the 2027 season—this is a state-run program which provides a $50 farm-share benefit to income-eligible Maine seniors, at no cost to you. That application isn’t open yet. In the meantime, the Senior Share tier above is available to any member 65 or older, right now, at Runamuk’s own reduced rate.
New in 2027: Runamuk will deliver orders to house-bound or mobility challenged seniors and community members.
Neighbor Share Program
3 Neighbor Shares were funded in 2026!
Some households want food from the farm down the road but can’t come up with $150 in November. Neighbor Shares are paid for entirely by donations from readers and community members. Every time donations cover a full share, that share goes to a neighbor in need. The number of shares depends on what’s donated to the program.
What it is: A Neighbor Share is $100 in credit, loaded to your account like any other share. You get the weekly availability list, order what you want, and pick up on Friday.
To apply: applications open February 1 and close March 31, 2027. Check back soon to fill out our application form with your name, household size, and a few sentences on how a share would help your family. Households receiving SNAP/EBT, WIC, MaineCare, SSI, or free or reduced school meals are eligible. You will be asked to verify that assistance, privately, if selected. If you don’t receive those benefits but cost is still a barrier, tell us about your situation in your application. All of the information you share is private and confidential, and never shared with anyone else. You will receive confirmation within a week that your application has been received. Applications will be reviewed after the 3.31.27 deadline, and you will be notified of determination by April 15, before the 2027 season begins in May.
To sponsor a share, send any amount by PayPal or Venmo with “Neighbor Share” in the note. $100 covers one full share, and gifts of any size are pooled toward the next one. Runamuk is a for-profit farm, so gifts aren’t tax-deductible, and every dollar goes to share credit.
Work Shares
If you’d rather pay in labor than cash, Runamuk is now offering a limited number of work shares for the 2027 season. Work shares run during the growing season, beginning in May. You’d help out on the farm—harvest, washing, weeding, trail work—and I credit your account for your time, which you draw down like any other share. Pay based on experience. Email me at eco.farm.steward@gmail.com for details or to get on the list.
EBT and Maine Harvest Bucks at the Farmstand
I’m working on being able to accept EBT and Maine Harvest Bucks at the farmstand for next season. CSA shares can’t be paid for with EBT, which is one more reason the Neighbor Share Program exists. I’ll post here and in the newsletter as soon as farmstand acceptance is in place.
Membership Perks
Bonus Credit
Every tier comes with bonus credit, just for committing to the season with us. We take pride in offering local food to local people, and being able to reward that commitment.
1st Dibs
CSA members get first access to everything Runamuk produces, before we supply the farmstand.
Special Requests Considered
Looking for something specific? Let us know—for CSA members, requests get real consideration whenever we can make them happen.
A Close Connection to the Farmer Producing Your Food
You’ll get to know how your food is grown, learn what to do with it, and see the real work—the trials and the successes—that go into it.
A Pumpkin Grown Just for YOU!
As the season wraps up, every CSA household gets a free pumpkin—carving or pie, your choice—just for committing to this small, local farm.
How It Works
- Sign Up. Make your first payment to establish your account. Choose the tier that fits your household—as little as $150 to start.
- Watch for Runamuk’s Weekly Email. Each week (usually Tuesdays), you’ll get a farm update covering what happened on the farm, what’s coming next, and a link to that week’s order form—everything available to order that week.
- Place Your Order. Orders are due before 5am Thursday. We harvest, bake, and assemble orders for pickup by noon Friday.
- Receive Your Order. Pick up at the farm anytime after noon Friday. House-bound seniors can have their orders delivered. The cost comes off your credit balance.
At Runamuk Acres, we want local food access to be simple and affordable for our whole community. Join our CSA today to support local agriculture and start receiving farm-fresh food for your family.
Still got questions? Email the farm directly: eco.farm.steward@gmail.com
Become a Member Today!
Ready to join? Use our online store to purchase a share today! Or stop by the farm with cash or check to start your account. To donate to our Neighbor Share Program, make a one-time payment via PAYPAL or VENMO.
Testimonials for the Runamuk CSA
“I love having access to this farm right down the road! Sam is a caring farmer who works hard to provide nourishment for the community, and a safe place for our native wildlife.” — Kristin Wallaker, New Portland
“Our family has loved everything from Runamuk Acres!! We are so blessed to have a local farm, and such great neighbors.” — Matt & Mikaela Poulin, New Portland
“I like the idea that I am helping someone I know, investing in the local agricultural community, and receiving good value in return.” — Diane Pinkham, Madison
“Fresh, beautiful local produce that’s also affordable?! It’s a real thing at Runamuk! Sam won me over with her hearty, sweet pea shoots, my winter elixir, my healthiest addiction. I love everything about Runamuk, the way Sam brings us together as a community, sustainable farming practices, delicious baked goods. We are so lucky that Sam decided to revive a piece of New Portland!” — Stephanie Dunn, Kingfield
“We are grateful to have a connection to local food with our CSA at Runamuk. From fresh veggies to homemade baked goods and more, Sam provides delicious and nutritious food that you just can’t get at the grocery store.” — Ryan & Sarah Reed, Kingfield
