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Community Supported Community Supported AgricultureAgriculture
Gary K. England
Regional Specialized Extension Agent/ Commercial Horticulture
Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, & Sumter Counties
Community Supported Community Supported AgricultureAgriculture
• What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
• Why consume locally grown produce?
• Types of CSAs
• Personal Experience
• Sources of Information
• Summary/Questions
What is Community What is Community Supported Agriculture?Supported Agriculture?
According to the book “Sharing the Harvest” by Elizabeth Henderson with Robyn Van En, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is “a connection between a nearby farmer and the people who eat the food that the farmer produces”
CSACSA
• Farmer shares risk with consumers
• Consumer connects with food supplier
• Seasonal fresh produce
• Community shared agriculture
Scott Matthieson, (Laguna Farm Santa Rosa, CA)
Why Consume Locally Why Consume Locally Grown Produce?Grown Produce?
• COOL (Florida since 1979)• Between 1980-2001(Roxanne Clemmons MATRIC)
a. imported fresh fruits increased 155%
b. imported fresh vegetables inc. 265%
• Nutritional Value
• Helps farm and local economy
• Ten Reasons
Ten Reasons to Consume Ten Reasons to Consume Locally Grown ProduceLocally Grown Produce
• Tastes and looks better (Harvested @ peak)
• Fresher
• Genetic diversity (Cultivars)
• Safer
• Supports local families/economy
Growing for Market Newsletter – Univ. of Vermont
Ten Reasons to Consume Ten Reasons to Consume Locally Grown Produce cont.Locally Grown Produce cont.
• Builds community
• Preserves open space
• Keeps taxes down vs. development
• Benefits environment/wildlife
• Invest in the future
Growing for Market Newsletter – Univ. of Vermont
Types of CSAsTypes of CSAs
• Financial
-Pay all or significant amount up front
-Pay with each weekly share
-Work in the field to pay a portion of share
Types of CSAsTypes of CSAs
• Management
-Farm/farmer managed
-Board of Directors (Farmer/Consumers)
Types of CSAsTypes of CSAs
• Production methods
-Conventional
-Bio Friendly etc.
-Certified Organic
Types of CSAsTypes of CSAs
• Receiving weekly share
-Home/Office delivery
-Pick up at central location
-Pick up at farm
Types of CSAsTypes of CSAs
• Other marketing outlets
-Farmers’ Markets
Types of CSAsTypes of CSAs
• Other marketing outlets
-Restaurants
Types of CSAsTypes of CSAs
• Other marketing outlets
-Farm Stands
My ExperienceMy Experience
SCOTT’S PRODUCE SCOTT’S PRODUCE CLUBCLUB
• STARTING UP
• MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF ALTERNATIVE MARKETING PROGRAMS
Produce Club Produce Club OverviewOverview
• Bio-Friendly Agricultural Production
• About 10 acres of land
• Harvest mid-October to mid-June
• 100 members (goal of 1000)
• Basket pickup on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Membership fee $75 per year
• Weekly Basket Cost $20/$12
From Field to Consumer on From Field to Consumer on Tuesday MorningTuesday Morning
• Large Share (example)1 lb. spring mix (mixed lettuces)1 bunch of carrots1 bunch of beets3 knob onions1 bunch of kale or other green1 head of Chinese cabbage3 bell peppers1 head of green leaf or bib lettuce1 head of broccoli1 bunch of radishes1 head of radicchioCherry tomatoes
• Small Share
1 lb. spring mix1 bunch of carrots2 bell peppers1 head of broccoli1 head green leaf or bib lettuce1-bunch radishesCherry tomatoes
Weekly ShareWeekly Share
PromotionPromotion
• Media outlets
• Word of mouth
• School programs
• Eco-tourism
ResourcesResources
• WebIFAS
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu
Worden Farm
http://www.wordenfarm.com/
Sweetwater CSA
http://www.sweetwater-organic.org/index.html
ResourcesResources
• Web cont.Plowshares CSA
http://www.plowsharescsa.org/
Monroe Organic Farm
http://www.monroefarm.com/
Laguna Farm
http://www.lagunafarm.com/
ResourcesResources
• Web cont.Southern Sustainable Ag Working Group
http://www.ssawg.org/
Attra
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/csa.html
UC Davis Small Farm Center
http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu
ResourcesResources
• Book
“Sharing the Harvest” by Elizabeth Henderson with Robyn Van En
Additional InformationAdditional Information
• For more information visit the Small Farms web at http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu
• Take a virtual field day tour by visiting the Virtual Field Day web at http://vfd.ifas.ufl.edu
This presentation brought to you by the
Small Farms/Alternative Enterprises Focus Team.
Questions?Questions?