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

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 $45,000 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, Firefly 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. 
8. Participants are asked to complete a confidential survey about food and eating habits before and after the CSA season for the program partner, Rooted Community Health initiative.”