What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?

CSA is a partnership between farmers and consumers, through which consumers pay an upfront subscription to a farm, entitling them to a share of the farm's produce, provided on a regular basis. Fundamental to CSA is the notion of shared risk – farming is an inherently risky business, and CSA is a method through which consumers share some of that risk with farmers. The upfront subscription eases cash flow requirements while providing a guaranteed market and price for the produce grown by the farmer. For subscribers, CSA offers fresh, local, and seasonal produce, a deeper connection to the land and the source of their food, and an opportunity to participate in a community that values sustainability and mutual support.