About the Farm Direct Co-op

Farm Direct Co-op is a cooperative of three hundred fifty members who receive fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or local cheese during the summer and fall season. A staff of five part-time individuals, a volunteer board and volunteer co-op members support the many activities to pick up and deliver produce* to depots in Salem, Marblehead and Melrose. Members pick up their produce on Thursday.

*in 2004 from sixteen farms.

*in 2005 from 18 farms and 5 cheesemakers.

* in 2006 from 20 farms and 8 cheesemakers

* in 2007 from 21 farms and 9 cheesemakers