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What is CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)?
A CSA, (for Community Supported Agriculture) is a way for the food-buying public to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly basket of produce. By making a financial commitment to a farm, people become "members" (or "shareholders," or "subscribers") of the CSA. Most CSA farmers prefer that members pay for the season up-front, but some farmers will accept weekly or monthly payments. Some CSAs also require that members work a small number of hours on the farm during the growing season. A CSA season typically runs from late spring through early fall.
There are quite a few farms in and around the Rochester area that offer CSA shares. Some farms outside of the immediate Rochester area may be listed if they deliver to the Rochester area.
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365 Fresh - Specialty Cut Flower Subscriptions
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Bristol Mushrooms - Certified Organic Mushrooms CSA and online
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Burning Bush Gardens - Nutrient-dense CSA
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Dutch Hollow Acres - Fiber CSA
References
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5 Reasons to Join a CSA - Boomtown Table (2016-02-27)
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Community Supported Agriculture - Publications - USDA Agricultural Library
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Defining Community Supported Agriculture - USDA Agricultural Library
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CSA - Food Network Video on YouTube.com