Community Supported Agriculture
CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a relationship of mutual support and commitment between a local farmer and community members. Members commit to the farm by paying an up-front membership fee in the spring, and in turn receive a weekly share of the farm’s fresh produce. CSA is a mutually beneficial relationship in which a farm supports the community’s needs for fresh, nutritious food, and community support allows a farmer to devote his/her energies toward farming sustainably.
Benefits for Member Families:
- exceptionally fresh, locally-produced, delicious vegetables
- a direct relationship with a local vegetable farm and the farmers who grow your food
- a chance to learn about new vegetables, share recipes, and expand your culinary horizons
- reliable, regular access to quality organic vegetables at a reasonable price
- the chance to learn more about organic agriculture
- the opportunity to visit the farm, get to know your farmers and be connected with your food’s origins
- a chance to share in the abundance as well as the risks inherent in each farming season
Benefits for Farmers:
- a guaranteed market for farm products throughout the season
- timely financial support to help cover production expenses
- a close relationship with loyal customers and new friends
- a means to build strong communities with ties to local agricultural production
- the ability to share some of the risks inherent in each farming season
- a great sense of satisfaction through direct contact with the families we help feed (From Ferme Tournesol Website)
