Farm share

what is a Farm SHare?

LEAP's Farm Share is a weekly portion of fresh produce raised by farmers in the Roanoke region. It's an investment in health, in the environment, in the local economy. Choosing a farm share is a way to experience eating seasonally.

how does it work?

Main season farm share

veggie share

half
Share

$396 for 24 weeks
Includes 3-4 vegetables weekly; is great for homes with 1-2 people. A typical share might include:
Spring:  kale, fennel, asparagus, garlic scapes
Summer:  lettuce mix, sweet corn, cucumbers, onions, beans
Fall:  broccoli, beans, sweet potatoes, parsnips

full
Share

$630 for 24 weeks
Includes 6-7 vegetables weekly; ideal for 3-4 people. More veggie variety! A typical share might include:
Spring: kale, fennel, asparagus, bok choy, garlic scapes, radishes
Summer:  lettuce mix, sweet corn, cucumbers, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans
Fall: kale, broccoli, beans, sweet potatoes, parsnips, garlic

Main season Add-ons

egg share

Egg Share
add-on

$174 for 24 weeks
One dozen pasture-raised local eggs. Antibiotic and hormone free.
Egg Shares may ONLY be purchased in combination with a Main Season Share.

bread share
Bread Share
add-on

$150 for 24 weeks
Types of bread will vary, including: sourdough and white sandwich loaves, baguettes, bagels, pizza dough, and cookie dough on occasion.
Bread Shares may ONLY be purchased in combination with a Main Season Share.

pantry share
pantry share
Add-on

$222 for 24 weeks
Examples of pantry items: salad dressing, pasta sauce, spice blends, raw cheese, coffee. All made by local food producers.
Pantry Shares may ONLY be purchased in combination with a Main Season Share.

fruit share
Fruit Share
Add-On

$216 for 24 weeks
One responsibly grown, freshly harvested fruit type per week. Fruit Shares may ONLY be purchased in combination with a Main Season Share.

winter season farm share and add-ons

winter share

winter
share

$413 for 11 weeks
This spread of seasonal items includes weekly fruits, vegetables, and value-added products like meat, cheese, baked goods, and preserves. A typical share might include: ground beef, cheese, spinach, beets, potatoes, a bunch of parsley, onions, apples.

winter egg share

winter Egg Share
add-on

$80 for 11 weeks
One dozen pasture-raised local eggs. Antibiotic and hormone free.
Egg Shares may ONLY be purchased in combination with a Winter Share.

winter bread share

winter bread Share
add-on

$70 for 11 weeks
Types of bread will vary, including: sourdough and white sandwich loaves, baguettes, bagels, pizza dough, and cookie dough on occasion.
Bread Shares may ONLY be purchased in combination with a Winter Share.


What makes a leap farm share different?

Choose your PickUp Location

Choose from five pickup locations for Main Season Farm Share (May–October):

Winter Farm Share (November-January) pickup locations are limited to Carilion Riverwalk Garage on Wednesdays and The LEAP Hub on Thursdays.
Registration is now closed for Farm Share's Main Season. Check back to this website page or subscribe to LEAP's monthly newsletter to find out when signups will open again. We may choose to open a mid-season registration in early July. Winter Share signup will begin again in September.

Registration deadline for Winter is Oct. 28, 2024.

‍LEAP Farm Share members receive weekly
email newsletters with farmer profiles and recipes.

eating through the seasons

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