How do I set up or participate in a CSA?

Hell if I know. I've never organized one and the farmers at my local farmer's market seem pretty content selling to the non-subscribed public at large.

But now that the off-season is approaching for some farmers, if you want to try, you can start by posting your comments here or use this contact info. We will set up a board or category here under the name you select (by region, town, name of farm, etc.) and the rest is up to you.

Good luck.
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What is CSA and why does it matter?
This video not only explains CSA's but it solves the mystery of why Georgians play the best guitar and grow the best peaches.
http://www.sott.net/

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Added: April 25, 2008

A CSA, (for Community Supported Agriculture) is a way for the food buying public to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly basket of produce. By making a financial commitment to a farm, people become "members" (or "shareholders," or "subscribers") of the CSA. Most CSA farmers prefer that members pay for the season up-front, but some farmers will accept weekly or monthly payments. Some CSAs also require that members work a small number of hours on the farm during the growing season.

A CSA season typically runs from late spring through early fall. The number of CSAs in the United States was estimated at 50 in 1990, and has since grown to over 1000.

Many farms offer produce subscriptions, where buyers receive a weekly or monthly basket of produce, flowers, fruits, eggs, milk, coffee, or any sort of different farm products.

To find out more, and to find out about CSA's in your area, visit:
http://www.localharvest.org/csa/

This is another way to buy what you need, and still are unable to grow yourself, without giving money to the corporate coffers and instead supporting real people working to make a difference in your local community. Kill the NWO financially.
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