Farm Description:
    Renaissance Farms consists of an 83 acre farm in Spencer, Massachusetts and a small 1.5 acre herb operation in Charlton. The Spencer farm was once a bustling chicken farm, raising pastured chickens before it was fashionable. Eggs and meat were delivered throughout Worcester county until the 1960s. The farm has been utilized for hay production, vegetable farming and maple sugaring over the generations, but has not been actively farmed for over 10 years.

Practices:
    We use cover crops, minimal irrigation including rainwater collection, and land management using animals.

Describe your product specialties and highlights:
    We are restoring our old family farm in Spencer, Massachusetts offering a wide variety of farm products directly to the community through year-round CSA shares. We focus on heirloom varieties and heritage breeds. Internships are available.

Where we sell our products:
    Renaissance Farms operates a Free-Choice CSA. This means that shareholders are free to choose what will go into their bags. In order to streamline the process, our shares operate on a points system. Each shareholder (depending upon the type of share) is allotted a number of points per week. Each item available is assigned a points value. Shareholders choose from available produce, meat, dairy or other farm products to make up their weekly allotment. Some products are not included in the points system, but qualify for a discount to members. Half-shares, joint shares (two or more friends together), and work shares are also available. Members are required to work at least 4 hours per month on the farm. Renaissance Farm Shares are year-round, rather than just through the short New England growing season. We have extended our shares with the addition of other farm products including eggs, meats, and dairy products. We also stock fresh, organic produce from southern producers during winter months and other organic and natural grocery items year-round. And as a special thank-you to our shareholders, we include a beautiful traditional balsam Christmas tree (approximately 8’ tall) each December.

Web/Mail Order Items:
    Full Shares Half Shares Joint Shares (please call or email) Work Shares (please call or email)