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YMCA CEDAR GLEN OUTDOOR CENTRE

Harvest Share Program

Sign up to receive fresh, ecologically-grown vegetables straight from the farm.

Are you passionate about ecologically-grown, community-supported agriculture, and local produce? Taste the difference of farm-grown veggies cultivated right here in Schomberg. Members of our Harvest Share can enjoy a diverse mix of seasonal veggies every week during the summer and fall months.

  • Veggies are harvested just hours before pick up so they are as fresh as can be for your enjoyment.
  • Experience the broad variety of vegetables grown here in Ontario during the bountiful summer and fall seasons.
  • Feel the satisfaction of supporting our community of small scale farmers and farm education programs.
  • Convenient locations available across the Greater Toronto Area: Cooper Koo, YMCA Downsview Park, YMCA at The David Braley Vaughan Centre, West End YMCA and North York YMCA

Why Harvest Share?

A Harvest Share is so much more than the delicious vegetables that end up on your table. When you become a Harvest Share member, you are showing your support for the work of a local farm which values sustainable and responsible growing practices. You are also helping to support our farm community and our educational programs that nurture the next generation of sustainable farms and farmers.


From all of us to you, thank you for considering becoming a member and helping to support our community and charity!

Financial Assistance is available for qualified members. For more information, please contact us at 416-928-9622.

Which vegetables will I receive every week?

 

One of the benefits of purchasing a Harvest Share is receiving fresh, seasonal vegetables picked just hours earlier. Below is a calendar with the approximate growing season of each vegetable. You can expect some of the timing might change depending on the weather! Be assured we will always let you know which veggie varieties to expect a few days before your scheduled pick up.

Membership offerings differ slightly based on your selected pick-up.

Click on the link below to see our seasonal growing season.

Seasonal Calendar

What quantity of vegetables can I expect?

You can expect a generous serving of each vegetable. (In fact, you might find yourself giving some away to lucky friends!) Here is how we portion each variety:

BagsLeafy greens like lettuce and spinach
PintsFruit vegetables like cherry tomatoes and ground cherries
BunchesGreens with stems like kale and chard; roots with leaves like carrots and beets
WeightLarge fruit vegetables like eggplants and peppers; root vegetables like potatoes
UnitsFruits and vegetables like squashes and melons
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Pick up from YMCA Cedar Glen

Registration opens on February 22

Pick up from another YMCA location

Registration opens on February 22
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Local Veggies Weekly From Our Farm Stores

Visit YMCA Cedar Glen or Fresh City Farms at Downsview Park to purchase fresh ecologically-grown vegetables from our farm stores. See the beautiful farm where your food was grown, buy some produce and stock up on extras from the farm like honey and eggs. Days and hours are dependent on weather conditions and seasonal availability. For more info on the farm stores please reach out: 289-926-8659

Related Programs

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About the Farm

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Farm Programming

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Outdoor Programs

Contact Us

YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre
13300 11th Concession
Schomberg, ON
L0G 1T0
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Outdoor Centre
Email: cedarglen@ymcagta.org
Main Office: 905-859-9622 x 0
Outdoor Centre Inquiries: 905-859-9622 ext 242 

Day Camp
Email: CedarGlen.DayCamp@ymcagta.org
Day Camp Registration: 647-439-6611