What is CSA?
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| Community Supported Agriculture Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a "membership" or a "subscription") and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season. See our 2010 list of vegetables. This arrangement creates several rewards for both the farmer and the consumer. In brief... Advantages for farmers: * Get to spend time marketing the food early in the year, before their 16 hour days in the field begin * Receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm's cash flow * Have an opportunity to get to know the people who eat the food they grow Advantages for consumers: * Eat ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits * Get exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking * Usually get to visit the farm at least once a season * Find that kids typically favor food from "their" farm – even veggies they've never been known to eat * Develop a relationship with the farmer who grows their food and learn more about how food is grown To order your share of our vegetable garden fill out the order form and mail it with your payment to Bernadine Newland 1599 Salishan St. S. E. Salem, Oregon 97302 |
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