The LocalHarvest Blog

Hello again, and welcome back to the LocalHarvest.org newsletter. This month we are exploring how and why the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model is evolving. New variations on the theme are being created all across the country. So what does "CSA" mean these days? Are there limits beyond which the concept can not meaningfully stretch?

Regardless of the form it takes, one thing is certain: a growing number of people are placing value on forming direct relationships with farmers. Though CSA is fundamentally about a relationship between community members and a particular farm, establishing that relationship through LocalHarvest makes a lot of sense. Last year, thousands of people found a local CSA with the help of the LocalHarvest.org national directory.

Over 400 of these people went on to purchase their CSA share through our on-line catalog. We are hoping to double that number this year. On-line customers benefit from the convenience of being able to use their credit card to make the purchase. Moreover, we are able to offer them a level of protection in the unlikely event that things go badly and a refund is required. Last but not least, going through LocalHarvest helps support the site! To find CSAs in your area, go to www.localharvest.org, click on the CSA radio button on our search engine, and enter your zip code to start your search.

Guillermo

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