Category: CSA

Put 40-plus farmers in a cavernous old industrial building along with displays of their farm goods—from honey and salami to fresh produce—then add a few chickens and piglets, local chefs doing cooking demos, and a cookbook swap, and what do you get? The second annual CSA Share Fair, sponsored by the Portland Area CSA Coalition in Oregon. […]

We love sharing stories and photos from CSA (community-supported agriculture) farms across the country, but we know that CSAs are not for everyone. A CSA share is probably not a good fit for you if you don’t have time to cook, don’t enjoy cooking, or are a serious gardener committed to growing as much food […]

dOne reason that families join CSAs is to have a connection with the farmer who grows their food, and the farm where it comes from. How they connect with that farm varies a lot, and it may or may not include on-farm pickup of CSA shares, volunteer workdays, member potlucks, canning parties, or other events. […]

Are you trying to find a CSA this year or looking for one that works better for you? Here are eight tips for how to find a CSA that’s right for you.

Year-round gardeners, food co-op shoppers, and CSA members with a winter share know that there is often way more produce available in the middle of winter in cold climates than we used to see—and it’s not all being shipped long distances from Arizona, California, Florida, or south of the border. Many vegetables can be grown under protective […]