Community Supported Agriculture

 Cut down on the cost of produce, develop a relationship with your local farmers, and help preserve our environment...join a CSA!


Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great way to save money on produce while making an environmentally conscious choice. With community supported agriculture, the community member makes an investment in the farm and the farmer's salary in return for a "share" of the crop. Typically, this consists of a weekly delivery of produce for a season. It can be an economically sound decision as the investment can often be shared with another person or family. In addition, it keeps money circulating locally and cuts down on the resources needed to transport produce when purchased locally.

You can find out more about CSA's and find a local CSA farm by visiting The United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library .

Another benefit...Research has shown that the fresher the produce, the more nutrient dense! Reducing travel time ensures that you are getting the freshest produce possible and by developing a relationship with the farmer, you become familiar with his farming practices, including what kind of pesticides (if any) are being used.