A flexible local veggie membership, with a bonus built in
Our membership program gives you pre-paid balance you can use at our stand at the Decorah Farmers Market and on our online store — plus 10% extra as a thank-you for signing up early.
You shop on your schedule and choose exactly what comes home with you.
We’re accepting 75 members for the 2026 season.
Join by March 1 to receive a 10% bonus on your balance.
How it works
Prepay $100 or more and we’ll add 10% extra to your balance automatically.
It’s like setting aside what you plan to spend with our farm — and getting rewarded for doing it early.
Your $100 turns into → $110 to buy anything you like, all season long.
$150 → $165
$200 → $220
Your balance can be used in two ways:
At the Decorah Farmers Market every Saturday through November
On our online store
In May, we’ll start sending you our weekly produce availability so you can plan your shopping.
“Being a member makes it feel like I’m #winning all season long. I just get handed beautiful veggies without even pulling out my wallet.”
— Stacy D, 2-year member
Why members sign up again and again
No more scrambling for cash
Goodbye, Saturday morning ATM runs. Your balance is always ready and waiting for you at the farmers market. You don’t need to bring a thing!
Take home only what you’ll use
This program is 100% free choice and on your schedule. Grab anything you want, any time at the farmers market or on our online store.
Support the farm when it matters most
Members invest in the farm at the beginning of each season and get their “return” in the form of bonus credit.
“Choosing exactly what we’ll use each week means nothing goes to waste.”
— Bonnie, 4-year member
What we’re growing
Your membership can be used on everything we grow throughout the season — from early greens to hearty fall storage crops.
Spring & early summer:
Arugula, beets, bok choy, broccoli, broccolini, carrots, cauliflower, chives, green onions, kale, kohlrabi, radishes, rhubarb, romaine lettuce, salad mix, snap peas, spinach
Peak summer favorites:
Beans, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, tomatillos, tomatoes, watermelon, zucchini
Hearty fall veggies:
Brussels sprouts, celery, garlic, leeks, onions, potatoes, shallots, squash, sweet potatoes, turnips
“I liked the flexibility of the cash card — some weeks I wanted more, and other weeks I got nothing. It was perfect for me!”
— Mariann F, First-year member
Why your membership matters
Farming doesn’t start in May, it starts in the depths of winter.
Before the farmers market opens, we’ve already planned out the whole season, bought seeds, and invested in supplies.
Your membership helps the farm cover these early costs without relying on traditional lending.
It’s a simple, community-based way to keep our small farm going strong. And it works because we can rely on the people we feed.
“Being a member increases the amount of fresh veggies in our cooking and supports our vision of farms in Iowa at the same time.”
— Shawn D, First-year member
FAQs
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At the farmers market, just let us know your name at checkout. (Before you know it, we’ll be on a first-name basis!)
On the online store, choose “Use my membership balance” at checkout. We’ll write your new balance on the bottom of your packing slip.
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Yes! The more you buy, the more bonus credit you get. Any amount over $100 receives the 10% bonus.
We recommend $100 for anyone who is participating in our membership program for the first time.
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Yes, you can reload any time — but the 10% bonus only applies to your initial purchase.
Reloading is a great option for those who spend all of their credit but enjoy the convenience of purchasing without cash.
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Two reasons:
Without a deadline it’s easy to forget you have funds — and suddenly it’s winter.
It helps the farm function. Membership is meant to support the farm in the year you’re joining, not carry liabilities into future years.
Farming is tricky business because the expenses come long before the first crops are ready.
Our members help solve this problem, keeping the farm thriving!
Your early support makes a big difference and that’s why we love to give you bonus credit as a thank-you!
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If you have extra at the end of the year, we’ll automatically turn it into fresh produce for the Decorah and Calmar food pantries.
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Our membership is a new form of CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).
In traditional CSAs, members receive a farmers-choice box of vegetables every week for several months of the year.
We chose this model instead because it gives you the flexibility you need while still getting the farm the early community support it needs for a successful season.
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Yes! We’ll give you an updated balance at the farmers market after every purchase and at the bottom of your packing slip when you order online.
You can also email carly(at)sweetseasonfarmiowa.com and ask for your balance at any time.
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We’re planning for a max of 75 members for the 2026 season.
Members who join by March 1 will receive a 10% bonus on their pre-paid balance.
If spots are still available, we’ll continue with sign-ups with a 5% bonus through April 1, or until all memberships are filled.
Sign up takes less than 2 minutes.
Pay online and you’re all set! Your balance will be ready for you this spring.
Prefer to pay by check? Mail it to: Sweet Season Farm, 2264 200th St., Calmar, IA 52132
Questions? Email carly(at)sweetseasonfarmiowa.com