A Sisters-based nonprofit is taking a different approach to community-supported agriculture — offering a weekly produce share where anyone can choose the lowest price, no questions asked.
Seed to Table Oregon has opened sign-ups for its 2026 Produce Share, a farm share program that provides fresh, local, organically grown vegetables from May through November. The program operates on an open sliding-scale model, with shares starting at $26 per week, while the average weekly value of produce is closer to $40 or more.
In addition, to market value the share offers “Pay It Forward” opportunity for households to support
Unlike most sliding-scale programs, there is no application or income verification required.
“We’ve intentionally removed that barrier,” said Audrey Tehan, Founder and Executive Director of Seed to Table Oregon. “If a lower price works for your household, you can choose it. We trust people to decide what they can pay—and we want them to feel good about it.”
The approach reflects a growing effort among community-based food organizations to expand access without adding complexity or stigma.
For those who want to contribute more, there are options to “pay it forward” and further invest in Seed to Table’s work across the community.
Each week, participants select their own vegetables—choosing either 6 or 10 items from a seasonal spread that typically includes 12–22 options. All produce is grown in Sisters on Seed to Table’s four-acre educational farm using organic practices.
Pick-up is available in Sisters, Bend, and at the Sisters Farmers Market, with limited delivery options.
The program also integrates federal nutrition benefits. SNAP/EBT is accepted, and Double Up Food Bucks allows participants to stretch their dollars further.
Programs like this reflect a growing interest in flexible, community-supported food systems that prioritize both affordability and local connection. In 2025, Seed to Table grew more than 100,000 pounds of produce and served over 2,000 households across Central Oregon.
For many, the impact goes beyond the food.
“I love how the share brings our family together to cook and eat,” one participant shared. Others say it helps them eat more vegetables, try new foods, and feel more connected to the farm and the community. Nearly everyone who joins says it increases the health and wellness of their household.
And while the weekly produce is the most immediate benefit, participation also supports Seed to Table’s broader work—from hands-on education for local students, to keeping the Sisters Farmers Market thriving, to fresh food access for neighbors across Central Oregon.
“This is about more than a weekly box of vegetables,” Tehan said. “It’s about creating a system where fresh, local food is something more people can consistently access.”
As the 2026 season approaches, Seed to Table is encouraging early sign-ups, noting that availability is limited.
To learn more or register, visit: seedtotableoregon.org/produce-share-sign-up
