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Chicago csa guide C About Community Supported Agriculture CSA In its purest form Community Supported Agriculture CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes essentially that community ? s

C About Community Supported Agriculture CSA In its purest form Community Supported Agriculture CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes essentially that community ? s farm with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and rewards of food production Members of the farm purchase a share in advance ??usually in Spring ??committing to the farm for the season which helps to cover the initial annual costs of the farm operation at a time when farmers have very little farming income In return members receive boxes of the farm ? s produce or other products throughout the growing season as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land and knowing where their food comes from Typically once harvesting begins members receive a weekly box of food ?? generally vegetables but some may include or o ?er separately fruits cheeses eggs meats poultry owers or herbs Pickup sites are often located at a member ? s house local businesses or churches at a farmers ? market or at the farm some farms o ?er home delivery to some areas Most farms create a newsletter that accompanies each delivery with notes about farm activities descriptions of what ? s in the box cooking tips and recipes Many farms also create opportunities for their members and families to visit the farm and participate in farm events The usual CSA season in the greater Chicago area runs from June through mid-October but some CSAs operate nearly year-round Farms o ?er a diversity of share options including extended season shares multiple share types and sizes and payment plans to accommodate households on a tight budget CSA farmers tend to be small scale farms that use farming methods that produce high quality while reducing the impact of agriculture on the environment Your CSA box will change with the seasons In late spring and early summer a vegetable CSA will feature cool-weather crops such as kale Asian greens lettuce asparagus and radishes As it warms up the summer veggies come in such as tomatoes beans bell peppers zucchini potatoes and cucumbers Cooler fall temperatures bring the roots and winter storage veggies such as onions butternut squash carrots and sweet potatoes as well as broccoli greens and more Many farms list what they grow on their websites Know Your Farmer Know Your Food For the Band of Farmers CSA growers and producers CSA is much more than just a weekly delivery of food it is a mutually bene ?cial relationship They are the growers or producers of all or the vast majority of their box contents While they might collaborate with other local farmers to add value to their shares by o ?ering occasional specialty items Band of Farmers members are the primary producers of their CSA members ? food It means that as a member of a Band of Farmers CSA farm you truly know your farmer Your dollars are going