How to Start a CSA -- Just Food

Event Details

Time: November 12, 2009 from 11:30am to 1pm
Location: Just Food
Street: 1155 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor.
City/Town: New York, NY 10036
Website or Map: http://www.justfood.org/
Event Type: lecture
Organized By: Just Food
Latest Activity: Oct. 30, 2009

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How to Start a CSA

Interested in how to get fresh, local and organic produce in New York City? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects local farmers with New York City residents through a unique, pre-paid share system. Members buy a share at the beginning of the CSA season and in exchange, receive a weekly share of 7-10 types of locally grown, organic vegetables - enough for a family of 2-3 people. Members pick up their vegetables for an average of six months at a neighborhood distribution site. CSA supports local farmers while CSA members receive fresh produce weekly and have the opportunity to form a relationship with their farmer and fellow community members.

We will discuss ideas and information regarding how to start a CSA and answer questions such as, where to find a farmer, where to set up the distribution site, how to recruit members, etc.
You could help build your community through CSA!

To RSVP for the workshop, please e-mail Wen-Jay at Wenjay(at)justfood.org.