Answers to your Member’s Choice CSA Questions
When is the last day to sign up for the 2026 season?
2026 sign ups closed on Monday, May 25th. 2027 shares will open in December 2026.
What can I use my Member’s Choice CSA card on?
Anything that is sold on the farm or at our tent in the farmer’s market. This includes items that aren’t produced at Fishkill Farms.
- Fresh quart of strawberries from our farmer’s market tent?–Sure thing.
- Local cheese in the farm store?–Absolutely.
- A glass of cider from the Treasury Cider Bar?-Please do!
- A dozen donuts from our donut window in the fall-Certainly.
- This list goes on!
When can I visit the farm?
You can visit us any time during our open farm store hours. Please see our Contact Page for store hour updates.
- For the best selection of pre-picked produce in our store, Friday afternoon is a great time to come since we do most of our harvesting on Thursday and Friday morning.
- For the best selection of pick-your-own berries, weekdays are typically when we have the most add-ons available. Check the pick-your-own page of our website for up-to-date information on what is in season.
- Just because our farm store is open, doesn’t mean our orchard is open. Give us a call at 845-897-4377 before your visit to make sure our orchard is open or book a reservation.
What do you grow on the farm?
We grow a variety of fruits, vegetables and flowers, with apples being our primary crop.
- Fruits Include:
Organic berries: Strawberries, currants, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
Eco-certified tree-fruit: Cherries, peaches, nectarines, pears (European and Asian varieties), and apples.
To see what month our fruits ripen, check out our fruit seasonality page. - Organic Vegetables Include:
Scallions, radishes, lettuces, bok choy, kales, rainbow chard, garlic, summer squash, cabbages (summer and fall), tomatoes, eggplants, peppers (sweet and hot), onions, potatoes, fall broccoli, fall cauliflower, winter squash, and Brussels sprouts.
It’s important to note, that there are no guarantees in farming and no two seasons are alike. Just because we grow something, doesn’t mean it will always be successful and/or abundant. Part of supporting a farm as a CSA Member, is sharing in both the risks and rewards a season brings. While Mother Nature ultimately calls the shots, we work tirelessly to provide our community with the very best and freshest produce we can.
How can I check my balance on my Member’s Choice CSA e-card?
Check your card balance from your Square profile
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Enter your 16-digit card number here and select “My gift card does not have a pin”
For privacy purposes, we cannot look up your balance on our registers, but you can request a printed receipt at checkout which will display your balance.
I have several eMembership Card cards on my account. Can I combine them?
Yes, you can!
- Log in to your Square profile.
- Select one of the multiple gift cards and select Transfer balance.
- Enter the transfer details and select which cards to combine, then click Transfer balance.
Note: You will need your 16-digit card number.
Because these cards are treated like credit cards, we cannot combine your cards for you. You must do this yourself on your account.
How will I receive my Member’s Choice CSA Membership Funds?
After purchasing your “share size”, we will load your account with the designated amount of funds for you to use all season long. We will send an e-Membership card to you via the email you provide us with. Please save this email with your e-Membership card, as it has your barcode and 16-digit code attached to it. For easy checkout, we will need to scan the barcode to redeem it.
The e-card can be saved to your Apple wallet–we recommend doing this if applicable.
Can I purchase my Member’s Choice CSA Membership Card and use it the same day?
We cannot always issue your Member’s Choice CSA e-card on the day you purchase it, so please plan ahead and purchase your card ahead of time.
Can I reload my Member’s Choice CSA Card if I use all of my funds?
If you’re enjoying your CSA e-card and find your funds are running low, you have the option to reload your card with a 15% discount as a holder of a Large Membership or a 12% discount as a holder of a Small Membership
How To Reload:
1) Locate the original email of the eGift card (we can resend it if necessary)
2) Click the View Your eGift Card button
The page will have information about the card balance, the ability to add funds to the gift card, transaction history, methods for redemption, and the original gifting message.
3) Scroll down and click “Add more funds”
4) Choose the amount you’d like to add. Use “Custom Amount” for an amount that isn’t shown.
5) Enter the discount code provided in your CSA Welcome Email and click apply
6) Enter your payment details
7) Enjoy your reloaded card!
What happens if I delete the email with my Membership e-card in it? Can you look me up another way?
Send us an email to csa@fishkillfarms.com and we’ll send you a new email with your e-card information.
We can also look up your name at checkout and apply your funds at checkout.
How much time do I have to use the funds in my CSA Membership account?
The funds on your 2026 CSA Membership account must be used by the end of the year–December 31st , 2026.
This averages to roughly $10 per week for small memberships and $21 per week for large memberships if you begin using your balance in mid-February.
How do I use CSA Membership funds for online pre-orders (like seasonal Harvest Boxes and Holiday Turkey & Pie orders)?
1) Add available items you wish to purchase to your cart from Fishkill Farm’s Order Page.
2) Click the cart icon when you’re ready to check out and select “continue to cart”.
3) Enter your 16-digit e-membership number in the “Add Coupon or Gift Card” box. Your new total will be calculated.
4) Select “continue to payment” and complete the transaction.
How do I find my 16-digit e-membership number?
Your 16-digit number is located in the original email that contains your e-membership card, sent from csa@fishkillfarms.com. While we aren’t able to view this code on our end, we’re happy to resend the email so it rises to the top of your inbox. If you’ve saved your e-membership card to a digital wallet, such as Apple Wallet (highly recommended), you can also find the number displayed just below the scannable QR code.
Example of your CSA Membership e-card displayed on Apple Wallet
Do I need to make Pick-Your-Own reservations as a Member’s Choice CSA Member?
Members have the added benefit of bypassing reservations and admissions fees when using their membership e-card at our pick-your-own registers to purchase “add-on” fruits and vegetables (whenever sufficient quantities are available).
Can I use my CSA Membership Card to make online Pick-Your-Own reservations?
Unfortunately, due to current software limitations, membership cards cannot be used towards the online purchase of pick-your-own reservations. Members will receive a discount code to use when making reservations which will offset the cost of admission.
How many people can join me for pick-your-own without reservations?
A maximum of five people (including children 2 and up) may join in pick-your-own without a reservation. Up to 2 additional people will need to purchase admission for $8 each. A group of more than 7 people will need to purchase a pick-your-own reservation.
Still have questions? Please email us at csa@fishkillfarms.com for assistance.
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