A CSA is Community Supported Agriculture and is a way for the community to create a direct relationship with a local farm. Most CSA’s provide and box or basket of food on certain days that come directly from the farm. Some farms only have fruits and vegetables while others also provide meats and if you’re lucky you can find one that also have dairy as well. The farm normally agrees to bring you whatever they are producing in exchange for you agreeing to purchase whatever they can provide on an ongoing basis.

There are many CSA’s popping up all over the country and the vast majority are great! They provide a wonderful service to the community and, in exchange, the community supports and keeps the local farms going and making money. You can also find CSA’s where several farms have come together to provide the many different food products so you can actually order meats, baked goods and dairy along with the seasons fruits and vegetables. Some of these farms also welcome you out to see where your food is being grown and can make for a wonderful day trip for you and the entire family.