Q&A

How do you market CSA?

by Clay Mcdonald

How do you market CSA?

7 Ways to Tell the World About Your CSA

  1. Farm Website or Blog. Ten or 15 years ago, starting a website would have been an intimidating task for nearly everyone.
  2. 2. Facebook.
  3. Other Social Media.
  4. Local Harvest.
  5. Flyers.
  6. Press Releases.
  7. Word of Mouth.

Are CSA shares worth?

Do You Lack Access to Good Produce? There are definite pros to joining a CSA: It’s generally better-quality produce at a cheaper price—and you get to support local agriculture. If a CSA is your fast ticket to better nutrition, it may be worth a try.

How much is a share at the CSA?

Expect to pay a few hundred dollars per year to join a CSA. In bigger cities like New York, shares typically run between $450 and $650 for the season, Lukats said. Prices vary by the number of weeks the CSA lasts and the amount of food people get each week.

What is CSA program?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a production and marketing model whereby consumers buy shares of a farm’s harvest in advance. Many CSAs offer on-farm social and educational activities for members, further strengthening their connection to the land and with the farmers who feed them.

How do I start a CSA business?

Starting a CSA

  1. Determine feasibility. Decide whether CSA would work in your area.
  2. Determine local interest. Find out how many families would join.
  3. Spread the word.
  4. Set up a meeting.
  5. Form a core group.
  6. Draw up a proposal.
  7. Draw up the budget.
  8. Acquire land, buildings and equipment.

What is CSA California?

Community supported agriculture (CSA) is an important new relationship between producers and consumers that addresses many of the problems of the industrial food system. This project seeks to create a comprehensive account of the social and economic characteristics of CSA farms and their memberships in California.

How much should a CSA cost?

The program cost varies farm to farm, but the average tends to be between $300 and $500 for about four months (however, there are CSAs that cost much more and some that are less). Summer CSA programs typically begin in May or June and extend into September.

What can I grow for CSA?

Here is what we typically offer over the course of a CSA season:

  • Beans (green, yellow, speckled roma) July-September.
  • Beets (red, red long, candy striped, golden) July-October.
  • Broccoli. June/October.
  • Brussels Sprouts. October.
  • Cabbage (green, red, Napa)
  • Carrots.
  • Cucumbers (slicing, pickles, Asian)
  • Eggplant (Italian and Asian)

Are CSAs profitable?

A CSA, or community-supported agriculture organization, allows farmers to sell “shares” of their produce to people looking for a ready supply of fresh vegetables throughout the season. CSAs can be profitable for the farmer, and beneficial for the member, but getting them off the ground takes work.

Where can I get CSA Membership in Kentucky?

Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a “membership” or a “subscription”) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week from the farm’s harvest! For a complete list of Kentucky Proud CSA farms, click here. Skinner Farms, LLC.

How does Community Supported Agriculture ( CSA ) work?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Purchase a share today and enjoy fresh farm food throughout the year!

Which is the most comprehensive directory of CSA farms?

LocalHarvest has the most comprehensive directory of CSA farms, with over 4,000 listed in our grassroots database. As you might expect with such a successful model, farmers have begun to introduce variations. One increasingly common one is the “mix and match,” or “market-style” CSA.

Why are there so many complaints about CSA farms?

Every year we hear get complaints about a few CSA farms (two to six farms a year, over the last nine years) where something happened and the produce was simply unacceptable. It might have been a catastrophic divorce, or an unexpected death in the family. Or the weather was abominable, or the farmer was inexperienced and got in over his/her head.