Download our CSA handbook & grow a flourishing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program from the ground up

This workbook is part of a project funded by the USDA FMPP grant in partnership with Just Food and GrowNYC. Together, we delve into the intricate dynamics of an urban Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in New York City. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the USDA. Learn more about the project.

Are you ready to transform your direct-market farm into a sustainable and thriving Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program?

Download our free step-by-step guide to jumpstart your CSA! In collaboration with Just Food and GrowNYC, our team of GrownBy farmers designed a comprehensive workbook that will help you start, operate, and grow a successful CSA program to feed your community locally grown food fresh from the farm.

This guide will help small and mid-size farmers build a successful and impactful CSA program. From designing shares and marketing tips, to finding a distribution site and collaborating with community partners, this curriculum is designed by farmers for farmers.

The digital manual delivers over 70 pages of useful information, tips, and resources that will secure a successful CSA season.

Who is this CSA handbook designed for?

This digital handbook is designed for small and mid-sized direct-market farmers interested in starting and/or growing their farming enterprise through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).

While the handbook curriculum is technically designed for farmers distributing CSA shares throughout New York City’s five boroughs and other urban environments, the information is applicable for all farmers , everywhere, at any stage of building their farm business.

Why should I download the CSA handbook?

This digital CSA toolkit is completely free, and created by farmers, for farmers. With over 70 pages, it’s jam-packed with useful tips, tools, strategies, and resources to help farmers grow a flourishing CSA program from the ground up.

You will learn:

☑ how to design, grow, price & sell your shares

☑ production, distribution & sales strategies

☑ marketing & communication tools & strategies

☑ how to find & secure the ideal distribution site

☑ how to find & collaborate with other growers & community partners

☑ how to make your shares financially accessible while ensuring profitability

☑ how to streamline sales with digital tools and technology and so much more!

Your guide to a thriving CSA program is just a click away!

Once you sign up, you’ll receive instant access to the the 70 page CSA handbook for free.

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GrownBy is the seamless all-in-one solution for local farm sales.

GrownBy is the only farmer-owned marketplace to platform farm products and give consumers the opportunity to find and buy food fresh from the farm.

Build your farm shop on the GrownBy Marketplace for free and start selling your products in less than an hour. Everyone on our support team has farming experience and we will help you build your online farm shop, build custom CSAs, and get you SNAP Online Certified for free.