I also learned that produce in stores usually comes from enormous farms growing one variety of each fruit and vegetable. Those varieties have been bred to grow fast and transport well, but not necessarily to be flavorful. Community supported agriculture hopes to reverse this trend toward anonymous food. Here's how it works. Every CSA farm is unique.
Most farms are small, and some are less than an acre.
Most farms employ environmentally sensitive farming practices whenever possible. What comes in the box depends on what season it is and where you live. You'll know exactly where your food is coming from. You'll be able to visit the farm where it grows, and meet the farmer who's growing what ends up on your table. Once Upon a Time Community supported agriculture, or CSA, can trace its roots back to 1960s Japan.