CSAs have been showing us for many years that when bringing together producers and the general public, it can be a win-win situation. By sharing the responsibilities, risks and rewards of farming, not only does the community have access to good food, but the benefits go far beyond including training programmes, high levels of employment, higher quality of life, better connections between farming and communities, better turnover for producers.
CSAs come in many shapes and sizes. For example, The Oak Tree Low Carbon Farm thinks of itself as a bit of a giant shared allotment. Members enjoy fresh vegetables from the farm on a weekly basis, with the harvest distributed equally among all members. Helping out on the farm supports the health and well-being of members and fosters community. The farm also provides education and training to support low-carbon food production.
What we love about it:
Bringing farmers and citizens together!
Find out more: communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk
Scaling up: #Machinery, site #design, #irrigation and tools workshop next week will help starter CSAs think about how to design their site and what tools and equipment they will need to start out on the path to a successful #CSA enterprise @CaeCsa https://t.co/X7cvk8RhJ3
The @Coop_Foundation are launching a carbon innovation fund for community food and farming projects that are tackling the climate crisis by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Applications open 22nd November and close 10th December
#community #funding #farming https://t.co/Ja7HNrG6wK
Working on some #innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions? 👇👇👇
Come along to our webinar next Wednesday to find out more about our new Carbon Innovation Fund we're launching with @coopuk: https://t.co/7FWCYoG6eu
#ItsWhatWeDo #Coop26 #COP26 https://t.co/3GP49B1KO9
Our first #CSA masterclass this winter Wednesday November 24th, 11am – Scaling up: Machinery, site design, irrigation and tools
https://t.co/X7cvk8zGRv #CSA #irrigation #farming
Join us for our upcoming #CSA masterclass sessions covering all elements of starting or scaling up a CSA.
#starterfarm #communityfarm #newentrants
https://t.co/X7cvk8zGRv
This @RoyalScotGeoSoc 10 big #climate solutions include all things CSA including #agroforestry #soil protection and supporting #local and #organic #food https://t.co/Lz25nhxWom
The @LandworkersUK calendar "Working the land, Cooling the planet" showcases 12 practices that are part of the solution for cooling the planet and building the world we know is possible.
Buy your copy/copies now!
https://t.co/I2J55N5MVI
