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Community Supported Agriculture

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a system of direct marketing in which consumers “invest” in a farm for the growing season by paying a pre-determined amount before planting begins, and in return receive a weekly “share” of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses or farm-fresh products. CSA represents a different economic model, one based on principles of community, cooperation and justice.

LEARN | The Basics

 

Introduction: Community Supported Agriculture When you join a CSA - a Community Supported Agriculture program - and buy a share in the harvest of a local or regional farm, you know where your food comes from, who your farmer is, and who is in your community. 11/29/2010

Glossary: Community Supported Agriculture Commonly used terms. 12/15/2010

FAQ's: Community Supported Agriculture Frequently asked questions about community supported agriculture. 11/30/2010

Policy and Advocacy: Community Supported Agriculture Policies that support CSA are primarily those that support small farmers, provide access to land, and promote healthy food. 11/30/2010

Take Action! Community Supported Agriculture Find ways to get involved with community supported agriculture initiatives. 11/30/2010

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HEAR STORIES | Voices From the Field

 

Breaking Through Concrete: Philadelphia, PA: Greensgrow (Day 39) On one square block in Philadelphia: bees and chickens, a farm, a nursery, a store and a 400-member CSA. 07/08/2010

Behind-the-Scenes with Breaking Through Concrete: Greensgrow Farm, Philadelphia, PA WhyHunger goes on the road with our Breaking through Concrete documentary partners. First stop: Philly 06/25/2010

Food Voices: Flower Power A profile of Tara Kolla of Silver Lake Farms in the "Food Voices" series. 01/28/2011

Program Profiles: Community Supported Agriculture Model community supported agriculture programs. 11/30/2010

Town fishery program in the works Discover how two women in Kittery, Maine started a community sustainable fisheries' program, in which people are able to sign up in advance for fishing or lobster catch. 07/24/2012

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WhyHunger Speaks

 

Who Will Feed the World? The Role of Peasant Agriculture An introduction to the series "Who Will Feed the World: The Role of Peasant Agriculture" in which Peter Mann and Jean-Paul Courtens of Roxbury Farm reflect on the importance of peasant agriculture for the future 12/07/2010

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DIG DEEPER

 

Links & Resources: Community Supported Agriculture Read about leaders and resources in the field of community supported agriculture. 11/30/2010

Suggested Reading: Community Supported Agriculture Important articles on community supported agriculture. 08/21/2010

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Multimedia

 

Community Supported Agriculture
Community supported agriculture is not just for farmers.
Community Supported Agriculture
South Central Farmers' Cooperative Community Supported Agricultural Program
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