Community Supported Agriculture Grows Up

About ten years ago a form of direct marketing for small farmers evolved called Community Supported Agriculture; or CSA. CSA’s are based on a commitment between farmers, and consumers who put money up front for a share of the harvest. The model developed as a way to create a viable market for organic food, and to strengthen the link between the grower and the eater. From member station WFCR in Amherst, Massachusetts, Nancy Cohen reports that CSA farmers are learning long term sustainability also depends on operating a lot like any other business.