I have also fielded a number of questions about CSAs. Below, you will find an excerpt from Seattle Tilth's web site on Community Supported Agriculture. Remember, this is the larger concept that sparked the first discussions about our variation. Prior to the first boxes in April, I will send out a more detailed letter about CSAs, our specific project, the coops involved, the goals of the project and hopefully resources for locating more traditional, local CSAs. You pick up your share at the farm or at a convenient drop site.
Many farms also provide the opportunity to participate in on-farm events such as harvest festivals.
Farmers benefit by having a reliable market, and a direct relationship with their customers. Connecting to a local farm can be a life-changing experience. Local organic farms contribute to greater local food security and cultural identity, preserve green spaces, attract wildlife and help circulate money within the local economy.