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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has played a vital role in feeding New Yorkers farm fresh food for over 30 years.
Establishing and maintaining food sovereignty in urban environments is imperative for building a more just and sustainable future for food and the farmers who make it possible.
But feeding a metropolitan city is tricky — there’s more traffic, less space, and stiff competition.
New York farmers developed a unique way to partner with their communities to ensure the success of their community supported agriculture programs through Core Groups — volunteers who liaise between their farmer and community to ensure the delivery of sustainably grown food.
Ina USDA funded project, Farm Generations Cooperative partnered with Just Food, GrowNYC and New York farms to document, review, and learn how CSAs can better serve farm products to city dwellers.
CSA IN NYC
This unique urban model is alive — and growing.
LEARN HOW TO CSA IN NYC
This comprehensive workbook will show you how to build a successful and impactful CSA program in your community.
This free e-book is designed for all farmers interested in starting or growing their CSA business in the city. While the workbook curriculum is structured specifically for farmers in the NYC metropolitan area, the majority of the information is applicable for all farmers at any stage.
In this workbook, you will learn how to:
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find a community partner and core group
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design and price your shares
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select a distribution location
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make your shares financially accessible
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collaborate with other growers
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utilize technology and online platforms to increase sales
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market and communicate with members and much more!
Your guide to a thriving CSA program is just a click away!
REPORT ON CSA IN NYC
What does it take to bridge urban and rural environments through Community Supported Agriculture?
This detailed survey report explores the many challenges, possibilities, and accomplishments of New York farmers working with core groups to better understand the current state and needs of CSA in New York City.
As urban populations continue to grapple with socio-environmental and economic challenges, the insights gleaned from this report underscore the importance of investing in community-driven initiatives that prioritize a more resilient, transparent, and inclusive food system.
WATCH A WORKSHOP
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GrownBy is proud to serve some of the most successful CSA farms in the US -- and NYC.
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Beautiful farm shops
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ACH, EBT, Credit card processing
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Pickup, delivery, and shipping features
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Customer management
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Product and inventory control
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Harvest list
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Distribution app
