Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Community Supported Agriculture has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production.
- Robyn VanEn Center
- Offers a state-by-state searchable CSA farm directory. The Robyn Van En Center offers a variety of services to existing and new CSA farmers and shareholders nationally. CSA facilitates connections between people with knowledge and skills - farmers, "veteran" shareholders and extension professionals knowledgeable about CSA - and farmers and others seeking information, advice or support.
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Resources for Farmers on Producers
- Comprehensive list of resources for CSA farmers provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Service, National Agricultural Library, Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
