Abstract

This publication reports on the history of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in the U.S. and discusses the various models that have emerged. Recent trends in the CSA movement are presented and demographic information provided about the distribution of CSA farms in the U.S. Several CSA cases are profiled and a survey of recent research is presented. References and resources follow the narrative.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Trends/Statistics
Research
Production Considerations
CSAs and the Internet
Information/Training
A Systems Approach to Local Food Security
References
Resources

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