Sharing the Harvest: A Guide to Community Supported Agriculture
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Book Overview
Looks at partnerships between local small farms and nearby consumers, who become members or subscribers in support of the farm. The author has been involved in community supported agriculture for over... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1890132233
ISBN13:9781890132231
Release Date:January 1999
Publisher:Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Length:254 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.9" x 9.9"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A MUST-have for CSA farmer wannabes
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Comprehensive look at the ins and outs of CSA farming, including pitfalls to avoid. Really, a must have resource for those interested in CSA farming.
Keeping a conscious connection to the land and your food
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I've been a member of a CSA for the past several years and read this book because I wanted to become a more active participant in the movement. No, this book is not an operations manual on how to run a farm and distribute shares. I'd classify it more as an inspiration manual with examples and case studies of how other CSA formed (and failed), obtained financing and land, found shareholders and labor, all for the purposes of giving people an alternative to being dependent on big agribusiness and live a more sustainable lifestyle. In the true spirit of a co-op, this book provides an introductory education to CSA newbies on the history of food co-ops, community-building and food systems. For those looking for more hands-on or operations-oriented guides to CSA farming, I'd encourage you to review the rather exhaustive reference section in this book and contact someone near you. For me, I found this book perfect for gaining a comprehensive understanding of CSAs overall, which is helping me increase me evolve from passive shareholder into a more active, participatory role.
A Solution to a Problem!!! - This book made me optimistic.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book describes many problems of the current food production & distribution system. More importantly, it provides a solution using Community Supported Agriculture. The book outlines the steps necessary to set up a CSA, discusses options and issues for each step, and includes examples from CSAs all over the country. Many references and a resource list guide readers to other sources of information in a variety of media. I am a CSA consumer, not a farmer or an organizer; I enjoyed the book and am much more optimistic about the power groups of individuals have to change the system
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