Local Foods Subscription
NEW! Climate Smart Fruit & Meat Boxes
2026 Climate Smart Subscription Program
The Climate Smart Subscription Program connects you directly to Northwest Colorado farms and ranches using climate-smart practices. Through summer 2026, subscribers receive curated meat and fruit boxes while supporting soil health, responsible land stewardship, and a more resilient local food system.
SOLD OUT
Meat Subscription
$750 / October – December
- Only 35 shares available
- 6 Weeks: October 6th, 20th | November 3rd, 17th | December 1st, 15th
- Over $900 worth of local, intentionally selected meat for only $750
- YVF branded RTIC Insulated Tote included with subscription purchase
- Each meat subscription box will be carefully curated by Yampa Valley Foods staff to include a variety of cuts and products and will feature beef, lamb, pork, bison, and poultry
- Subscriptions will include recipe ideas, and educational inserts about where cuts come from on the animal, producer information, and the climate smart methods behind their production
- This subscription is perfect for those that don’t have freezer space for a quarter or half and want to try a variety of animals proteins and cuts
- Bonus: Dog bone add on
- Bonus: Snack stick bundle add on
For questions and more information, please email katie@communityagalliance.org
SOLD OUT
Fruit Subscription
$175 / June – August
If shares are sold out, please email rosewestag@gmail.com to join the waitlist.
By purchasing a fruit or meat subscription, you are supporting climate-smart farms and ranches that value soil health, diverse ecosystems, and so much more to make our local food systems strong and resilient!
CSA FAQs
Q: What is a Fruit/Meat Subscription?
A: Think of your fruit subscription like a CSA. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is typically a seasonal share that delivers the farm’s best each week. Each meat subscription box will be carefully curated to include a variety of cuts and products from Yampa Valley beef, pork, bison, lamb and poultry producers who are using practices that regenerate our soils and steward our lands. Because you are investing upfront, you are receiving reduced prices on responsibly raised/grown products.
Q: What is the current situation with fruit on the Western Slope?
A: In April, the Western Slope experienced a devastating frost that wiped out crops for the entire season for some farmers, including a few we source from. It is a tough hit, and one that ripples through all of us who are working to build and support a local food system. Given the warm March we had, fruit started to bud earlier, which is why the frost was so devastating. That being said, we have partner farms that were fortunate enough to still have fruit on the vine, quite literally, so we’ll lean into those connections this season. They might have more misfits to offer, or have limited availability of other crops, so we’ll all have to ride this out together. In order to mitigate this, we have reduced the amount of subscriptions available so that we can give subscribers an abundant share with the fruits you know and love.
Q: What if I don’t split groceries with anyone?
A: You’ll receive about 6lbs of fruit every other week, so it’s the perfect amount to have a steady drip for a bit, use in recipes, or indulge yourself! Don’t worry, you won’t be left with moldy fruit on the counter, it’s too good to last for long. Your meat subscription will be made up of frozen products that can be easily enjoyed in the two weeks between pickups or saved for a special occasion.
Q: What if I buy food for three or more people?
A: Consider this a jumpstart to your grocery needs. You’ll have enough fruit for snacks without stocking the fridge too full and enough meat for several meals. You can always buy multiple subscriptions, or supplement with products on the shelves of Yampa Valley Foods in between pickups.
Q: I’ve never done anything like this before. What if it doesn’t work out like I’d hope?
A: First of all, big kudos to you for breaking out of the mold! Being part of a subscription or CSA allows you to connect with your food more deeply, so you can begin to understand the bigger picture of local food systems. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions and have conversations with Yampa Valley Foods staff and producers, as well our aggregator and distributor, Meredith Rose, of Rose West. Meredith has the farmer connections on the Western Slope and is happy to share their stories and their love of fruit. If this ends up being wildly different than what you were expecting, CAA will refund you at the end of the season, no questions asked. Thank you for being part of this journey, for showing up, and for backing this system when it matters most.