How Do You Join A Community Supported Agriculture Farm?
Community supported agriculture (CSA) farms are those that allow the public to buy a “share” of a farm’s produce by paying a fee at the beginning of the growing season. There are an estimated 1,700 CSA farms in North America. Check your local newspaper or its website for a list of CSA farms in your area. Or search the national database maintained by the Robyn Van En Center at Wilson College (see Resource). Pick a farm that suits your schedule. Some farms deliver your weekly share of produce to a pickup point in town or directly to your home. Others require you to pick it up at the farm. Select a pay arrangement that matches your needs. A full share usually provides enough produce for a family of four. Half-shares and mini-shares are also available or you can go together with other people to acquire a share. Pick up your share of food each week once the harvesting starts. Shares run through the growing season, 18 weeks or so, or longer. Weekly share includes produce and sometimes other
