MSU Extension Tollgate Farm and Education Center

The Tollgate CSA is back for 2026!

Registration for the CSA will open soon.

CSA Interest Form

This year we are asking everyone that wants to become a member to fill out this simple interest form before February 16.  Memberships will be offered to returning members first. All new members will be selected at random from this list as memberships become available. 

More information on the CSA below

What is a CSA?

A CSA is a system where members buy shares in the growing season. In return, during the season, members receive a weekly supply of fresh, seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs. 

Why a CSA?

There is no better way to connect with your food, farmers, and the seasons than a CSA! Members receive an abundance of fresh produce, learning to eat and cook with the seasons, while experimenting with new vegetables and varieties. Every week you'll receive your produce within eyeshot of where it's grown by the people who grew it! 

Why the MSU Tollgate CSA?

The vegetable production is a demonstration and training site for 'students' of all ages and types, from 6 years on up!  Our summer campers, master gardeners, volunteers, and college students all help in the planting, weeding, and harvesting of the crops, learning valuable crop production skills.  

Before the seed is ever put in the ground, we know who we are growing it for. We take great pride in our relationships with our CSA members and the food we grow for them! We look forward to seeing our members every week just as much as our members look forward to another haul of great food. Many of our members are involved in other programs on site and become part of the Tollgate community.

How does it work?

Each share will include at least four different vegetables and culinary herbs every week that reflect the seasonal abundance of the farm. There is a strong emphasis on greens and vegetables, although we do hope to have a few fruits as well. In addition to fresh produce, members may also be provided flowers, ornamental pumpkins and other fun extras! 

We offer a half and full share option! Half shares encompass the same diversity with half the quantity. See the photo above for an example of a half share.  

The seventeen-week 2026 CSA will begin June 18 and continue until October 22. The season is a journey in seasonality starting with herbs, greens, garlic scapes, and quick root vegetables such as beets in the first weeks.  Starting in mid-July, produce includes tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, beans, cucumbers and summer squash.  Apples, tomatoes, carrots, greens, onions, and garlic close out the season in the fall.  Please note this is not a complete list of the crops. 

How much does it cost?

Full Share: $935 total (includes all 17 weeks)

Half Share: $468 total (includes all 17 weeks)

Location and Distribution Time

Members can pick up their fresh produce at MSU Tollgate Farm in the Volunteer Center on Thursdays between 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.      

How is the 2026 CSA different from past years?

The 2026 CSA may look a bit different compared to past years. Changes include adjustments to distribution, crop variety, and the CSA staff. Our team is actively working to restore the agricultural fields to full production, which has led to a downsizing of the CSA. We appreciate your understanding as we work toward enhancing the program moving forward.

Questions? Email us at MSUE.TollgateCSA@campusad.msu.edu