Posted: 21st May 2026
“Make sure market gardens can be revived, that could be a really good way to ensure we have a healthier supply of fresh fruit and veg to communities that don’t often get access to it. Short supply chains, local growing, we will see what we can do to encourage that.”... Read More...
Posted: 20th May 2026
The 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme will launch in June. Farms over 3 hectares will be eligible, the revised offering will be simpler and more focused with fewer options, reviewed payment rates and agreement value caps. If you are thinking of applying, we recommend registering now. Defra blog: Get ready to... Read More...
Posted: 19th May 2026
Our Welsh Development Worker Eva Walters-Jones has been on the ground, connecting with growers and gathering data to help our Welsh network thrive. Here is a snapshot of what’s been happening. To better understand the landscape, we recently conducted a member survey for our Welsh farms. The results are clear;... Read More...
Posted: 5th May 2026
Councils including Middlesbrough, Brighton and Hove, Bristol and Cambridge have recently been awarded £155,000 each from Defra to improve how food is procured, increase the provision of healthier and more sustainable food options, and support local and small food businesses to understand better how to supply to the public sector. ... Read More...
Posted: 21st April 2026
This April, our staff team and board of directors visited the Midlands, as an opportunity to gather the people behind the CSA Network from the various places of the UK we live and work.. from Cornwall to Yorkshire to Northern Ireland! We visited 4 established CSAs: Canalside Community Farm in Leamington Spa, Five... Read More...
Posted: 15th April 2026
Dear friends and supporters, pring has arrived! We hope you are enjoying the brighter weather, longer days and managing to get outside on the land more. On Spring Equinox, our Wales Development Worker Eva led a CSA gathering at Ash and Elm Horticulture in Powys, Wales (pictured above) and was... Read More...
Posted: 31st March 2026
Last year we were generously funded by The JJ Charitable Trust and The Serve All Trust for a two-year project exploring ways to increase access and inclusion in our CSAs. The pilot project is based in West Yorkshire and is working out of two CSAs: Kirkstall Valley Farm and Swillington... Read More...
Posted: 27th March 2026
The CSA Network UK is looking for a new part-time Membership Manager to work alongside the Network Coordinator and Policy and Communications Manager. Together the three staff members will work towards the network vision of a CSA in every UK neighbourhood. Membership Manager Hours: 16 hours per week Remuneration:£31,858 per annum... Read More...
Posted: 27th March 2026
On 18th March 2026 the government unveiled England’s first Land Use Framework which guides how the country’s finite land resource is managed across competing demands including food production, nature recovery, climate action, housing, and energy infrastructure. We were part of the Sustain alliance response along with 21 other organisations back... Read More...
Posted: 13th March 2026
Extreme and unpredictable weather is no longer a future threat; it’s the daily reality for growers. For small- and medium-scale agroecological farms and CSAs, these pressures are felt most intensely. Yet this scale of farming also holds many of the solutions: diversity, community connection, low-input systems and deep ecological understanding.... Read More...
Posted: 12th March 2026
Our annual survey is open until Saturday 5th April 2026 Survey link here Please fill in our survey to help us help you! Less than 15 minutes of your time and all complete survey entries will be entered into a draw for one of three £50 voucher! To the Ethical... Read More...
Posted: 11th March 2026
How can CSAs become truly accessible, welcoming and relevant to the full diversity of the local communities they serve? One promising approach is twinning, bringing two groups, organisations or communities into a long-term, mutually supportive relationship that shares resources, builds trust and opens up new pathways to participation. In this webinar, Jade... Read More...
Posted: 9th March 2026
Urban Biodiversity CIC, the team behind Newquay Orchard, is looking for an inspiring Market Garden Development Lead to build on the success of our veg bag scheme, Grown by Newquay Orchard, lead volunteers and drive forward our food strategy. Do you have a passion for agroecological growing, social justice and... Read More...
Posted: 28th November 2025
Join agroforestry expert Ben Raskin for a deep dive into how combining trees with vegetable production can transform your CSA, turning a conventional box-scheme into a resilient, biodiverse, climate-smart farm. Discover how agroforestry can: Whether you’re starting a new CSA or looking to future-proof an existing one, this session will... Read More...
Posted: 9th May 2025
We’ve just launched the first of this year’s CSA Network two-day, in-person training courses designed for growers, organisers, and landworkers who are ready to build rooted, community-powered food systems. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your existing CSA, this course offers the tools, insight and inspiration to... Read More...
Posted: 25th July 2024
We have backed an open letter coordinated by the Soil Association to the new Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling him to back and scale-up British fruit and vegetable farming. Along with other farming and environmental groups, influencers and TV presenters we have sent the letter asking the Prime Minister to... Read More...
Posted: 18th July 2024
This is a prime moment to write to your local elected candidate (no matter which political party they are part of) to tell them all about the numerous public, social and environmental benefits of CSA and encourage them to provide more support. You can even invite them to visit your CSA... Read More...
Posted: 18th July 2024
A snapshot of CSA in the UK and its impacts are summarised in this one pager here. Here we share a more detailed overview of the 2024 member survey results, thank you to all those who took part. A survey sent to the 190 CSA Network UK member farms in... Read More...Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved