Event

C. CSA Management Workshops - Fall 2012

Seven Hundred Shareholders in Six years: Scaling up a CSA

We offer CSA shares at the farm, boxed shares delivered to eastern Massachusetts, and shares in collaboration with other farms. We'll describe these, including packing and distribution systems. Discussion of start-up, finances, CSA administration, marketing and farm crew management. Tour will describe stewardship practices, equipment and infrastructure.

Series Overview

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a fast growing economic model for making farming businesses financially viable and for providing affordable, quality produce to the community. This workshop series features three successful CSAs in different regions of Massachusetts and New Hampshire who can explain from experience the details of making this creative business model work.

The workshops are led by farmers experienced in running both small and large financially viable CSAs. Presenters will explain the operation of their own farms, and discuss mistakes and triumphs they have made in order to provide guidance to those considering the CSA model for their own farming future.

Workshops will be held partly outside and partly indoors. Be prepared for cold temperatures, and dress in layers.