Healthy employees have always been a priority for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. VUMC has partnered with three farms to offer all VUMC employees a chance to enroll in a CSA program at a discounted rate. CSA stands for community-supported agriculture and works like a subscription program for vegetables and fruits. Enrollment in a CSA allows employees to get local, seasonal produce directly from a farm.

Throughout the growing season, members receive a portion of each harvest that includes a variety of vegetables. These baskets of fruits and vegetables are often brought by the farmers to a central location for convenient pickup by CSA members.

Farms

HOW TO SIGN UP

Fill out the Growing Good Health CSA survey. we will determine what discount you are eligible for: 20% or 100%. We will send you a follow up survey via email, where you will select which farm you would like to partner with and which of their pick up locations you would like to regularly pick up your veggies during the season.

Quick Facts

1. All VUMC employees receive a 20% discount to one of the above CSA programs.
2. VUMC employee who is fully benefits eligible earning $50,000 or less per year are eligible to receive a fully-subsidized CSA share.
3. Participants can join one of four CSA farms: 
   Caney Fork Farms, Delvin Farms, Sweeter Days Farm, or Growing Together.
4. Participants are able to receive a “half share” which is a weekly or bi-weekly pick up of produce with the farm of their choice.
5. Participants must be willing to pick up their weekly or bi-weekly share.
6. Participants can pick up their share at any location that their specific farm offers.
7. All CSA memberships either the 20% or the full subsidy are considered taxable income. See FAQ below for details.