Community Supported Agriculture (or CSA) provides organic food grown locally for the consumption of people near-by. This food is usually purchased by “shareholders” or at local markets. CSA’s provide consumers with herbicide- and pesticide-free food. They generally harvest 1-2 times a week. The food is available for pick-up most places while some CSA’s even deliver. CSA’s promote a close relationship between the farmer and the consumer. They strive to grow crops that preserver the agricultural viability of the land. And by eating locally, consumers reduce the carbon impact of their food consumption.

Shareholders: Shareholders own a portion of the crops that are produced. They generally come in half or full shares. A half share gets delivery once a week, while a full share generally gets delivery twice a week. These shareholders help connect the consumer and farmer because they are responsible for their shares of the costs and also get the food produced by the farm.

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Local community supported agriculture

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