What is a CSA?
“The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all.”
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”
“CSA” stands for community supported agriculture. At its core, a CSA is a way for community members to have direct access to fresh, seasonal, local produce.
The CSA movement arose throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s as people around the world became more and more concerned about the effects of industrial agriculture.
But how does it work?
CSA members pay for their share (or a portion of their share) upfront. This gives farmers capital to purchase everything they need for the season, from seeds to fertilizer to labor. It also eliminates the need for farmers to go into debt in the spring.
Members truly throw their hat in the ring with the farmer. They share the risks of a variable growing season, but they also get to reap the rewards: a basket of fresh vegetables throughout the growing season!
Our CSA is now market style!
Instead of receiving a pre-packed basket, members who choose on-farm pick-up get to pick their own share. We put out at least 15 different items, and members typically choose 8.
Some of the benefits of joining a CSA:
Fresh, tasty produce: We can attest to the fact that nothing tastes better than a fresh, juicy tomato in August or a crisp October carrot sweetened by frost. Why settle for produce that’s been hanging around the grocery store for weeks?
Food sovereignty: By joining a CSA, you’re helping make your community more food secure and resilient by limiting some of our dependence on the global food chain.
Stewarding the land: We strive to continually improve our soil quality, encourage biodiversity, safeguard natural habitat, and steward our conservation land. We invite you to come and see where your food is grown and the land that supports us all!
Carbon footprint: By purchasing local produce, you reduce the carbon footprint of shipping goods from across the country or even overseas.
Community: Pick up days are a lot of fun! Come make a new friend, pick flowers in our U-pick fields, swap recipes, share news, and most importantly: revel in the bounty with your neighbors!
