
| Title | Summary | Date | ID | Author(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Supported Agriculture | PDF (182KB) |
Community Supported Agriculture is a relatively new trend in agricultural production. As mid-sized farms are bought out by large-scale producers, the number of family farms is declining. In addition, produce travels an average of 1500 miles from producer to consumer. (2) There is a movement around the world to bring back a sense of community and to involve that community in the local production of vegetables. Farmers are now turning to consumers to share in the risk of production. |
Jul 17, 2009 | 2906-1301 |