Urban Roots

==Background==
23 Bell Ave, Pittsburgh 15205
412 921-5919
==Insights==
Community Supported Agriculture
Originated in Japan where it is called, teikei, translates to "putting the farmers' face on food." 
Named CSA at Indian Line Farm, Massachusetts, in 1985
CSA connects local farms with local consumers in a mutually beneficial partnership. CSA members cover a grower's yearly operating costs by purchasing a subscriptoin to the grower's harvest. Buy subscribing, the CSA member makes a commitment to support the farm throughout the season, and assume the costs, risks, and bounty of growing food along with the grower. In return, the grower provides his/her membes with a healthy supply of seasonal, fresh produce throughout the growing season.
==Details==
Urban Roots began in Crafton in 2002 with six subscribers. Then a acquisition of 35 acres in Cherry Valley, Washington County, expanded to 20 subscriptions in 2003 season.
All organic.
Contact Jodi Verbanic, 412-921-5919
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