What is a CSA?

.Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is a participatory approach to farming in which there is a direct relationship between the grower and the eater. When eaters have relationships with farmers, it becomes possible for eaters to know and be in relationship with the land that sustains us. Having an active relationship with farmer and land helps eaters understand the complexities of growing food.
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Instead of buying vegetables in select portions as one might at a market, CSA customers sign up to be shareholders (sharers) for an entire season. Our sharers pick up vegetable boxes ever week between mid-June to September (14-15 weeks). These boxes are filled with whatever vegetables were ready to be harvested that week. This model ensures the shortest field-to-table turnover! You can sign up to be a sharer HERE. Check out what we grow HERE.

Farming is risky business. While we work diligently to provide our sharers with the best quality vegetables, there are many factors beyond our control. Together we share the risk - including floods, drought, and pests - that might limit the quantity and quality of vegetables we can provide from season to season. Similarly, when our crops do well, we  share in the joy of bounty.
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​As a sharer of the CMU Farm you will receive a weekly box of seasonal vegetables from mid-June to September. These boxes will be filled with in-season vegetables. 

​​Another great description of CSA can be found HERE.