CSA Is Not For Everyone And That’s OK

Community Supported Agriculture is a fantastic way to support your local farmer in a direct and relational way and as we move into our 6th year of CSA farming we are reflecting on why we love it, and why it works well for so many people. That being said-  CSA doesn’t work for everybody and it would be a disservice to everyone if we pretended it did! 

And so this year we developed a guide to help answer the question: Is Community Supported Agriculture Right For You? Every household has unique needs and preferences and answering our 6 questions will help you determine if committing to a season-long relationship with a farmer will fit your schedule, your habits, and your skill sets this year. 

Let’s face it - one person’s joy is another person’s chore! Meal prep, cooking with what you have on hand, and surprise ingredients are a fun challenge for some home cooks while others might shudder at the thought of such chaos. That’s ok! There are so many options available in your pursuit of sustainable, local food - there is no one right way.

Our local food system’s health and resilience relies on small farms, diversified farms with lots of different things growing - this is what contributes to better biodiversity, stable food supply chains, and resistance to pests, blights, and disease in our crops. And so we encourage everyone to find more ways to support local farmers all year round whether through CSA’s or by shopping locally, at farmer’s markets, through co-ops, food hubs, and small grocers: these are the places where you find small farm’s products! 

But I can tell you this: If you are hankering for more of a relationship both to your food and the people who grew it, read the guide and see if Community Supported Agriculture might be a perfect fit. 

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You can learn more about Good Rain Farm’s 2023 CSA offerings HERE