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You hear it all of the time, "know your food, know your farmer", but now more than ever we have to take these words more seriously. A CSA is the perfect way to make those words a reality! Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way to bring together the consumer, farmers, farmland and the food they grow into a mutually beneficial relationship that sustains local agriculture, ensures greater food security, and strengthens the local community and economy. In this blog we will explain to you what a CSA actually is, how it works and how it may benefit you! HOW DOES A CSA WORK? A CSA is a model where you purchase a seasonal farm share up front at the start of the season from a local farm. This means you are "investing" in the farm for that season and in return you are taking the reward and risk of the bounty the growing season offers. For example, if a crop is doing very well you will get your appropriate share and maybe more. On the other hand if crops are doing poor due to weather, or other natural issues you may take a risk in not receiving much during a particular week. To give you an idea of how a CSA share may run here is an example how a few farms in the area structure theirs.
This season Bardwell Farm will offer a "choice share" to CSA members. Members will pick up their share by choosing from a variety of products available and quantities designated by our farm through the season. Keep reading to see how a CSA benefits you and your local farm! 6 CSA BENEFITS FOR YOU & THE FARMER
WHY IS CSA SO IMPORTANT?
Community Supported Agriculture is the stepping stone to sustainability. It helps you, your local farm, the people who grow your food, the local community, our environment and the Earth. Please join us in our new adventure! We look forward to building new relationships and strengthening old ones. Are you excited about joining our CSA? Click here for more information and see our brand new signup page!
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Lynn
1/12/2019 09:12:43 am
How much will your shares for this year be?
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1/12/2019 09:30:07 am
Hi Lynn, thank you for reaching out! A 1-2 person share will be $300 and a 2-4 person share is 500. See the CSA farm share link below. Shares are available for purchase today!
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