CSA

WHAT IS COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE?

Community Supported Agriculture is a mutually beneficial arrangement between farmers & consumers, in which consumers receive food directly from the farmers who produce it.  Consumers provide farmers with financial support when farm expenses are the greatest and there is little income, in exchange for a commitment from farmers to provide a variety of healthy, locally grown, in season, produce.  CSA’s originated in Japan, in the 1960’s, when a group of women, concerned about increases in food imports and decreases in small farm population, initiated a direct relationship between consumers and local farmers.

What’s special about C.S.A. Produce?

—-It’s grown locally, which means it’s fresher, tastier, more nutritious, and keeps longer, and you will be supporting the local economy with your participation.

—-It comes from people that you can get to know, and can trust to care for the earth, and care about your welfare.

—-Some varieties will be different, but they will come with information about how to store and use them, often with recipes. They can add some adventure to your life!

—-It comes with regular updates about the farms and farmers, to help you develop a better understanding of farming, and the people who produce your food.

—-It comes with a standing invitation to visit the farms, or call, or e-mail the farmers in case you have questions we didn’t answer in newsletters, or you want to request extra produce, or you just want to arrange a visit to the country.

Want to be part of our CSA?
Print and fill out this CSA Contract 2020. Lettuce know if you have any questions at lanesendfarm@att.net