Community-Supported Agriculture has been around since the 1980s when the idea migrated over from Europe. Today, CSAs are a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.
Here’s how it works: Local farmers offer a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically a share consists of a box of vegetables, but fruit, eggs, cheese or flower shares may also be available. Consumers purchase a share (aka a "membership" or a "subscription") and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.
It’s great for consumers because you:
It's great for farmers because they:
Here is a local CSA:
Here’s how it works: Local farmers offer a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically a share consists of a box of vegetables, but fruit, eggs, cheese or flower shares may also be available. Consumers purchase a share (aka a "membership" or a "subscription") and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.
It’s great for consumers because you:
- Eat ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits
- Get exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking
- Usually get to visit the farm at least once a season
- Find that kids typically favor food from "their" farm – even veggies they've never been known to eat
- Develop a relationship with the farmer who grows their food and learn more about how food is grown
It's great for farmers because they:
- Get to spend time marketing the food early in the year, before their 16 hour days in the field begin
- Receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm's cash flow
- Have an opportunity to get to know the people who eat the food they grow
Here is a local CSA:
- Lancaster Farm Fresh CSA - http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/csa/ Weekly pick-up in Rutledge
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