Posted: 29th October 2026
Running a CSA isn’t just about growing brilliant veg. Like many people running small organisations, growers find they are suddenly in a position of leadership without any training or support. Setting up and leading teams of staff and volunteers to meet the demands of a small scale growing project can... Read More...
Posted: 27th October 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: 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: 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: 28th November 2025
You want to produce food – but that’s just the beginning. To make a CSA project work, you need a shared purpose, a clear direction, and a way to stay focused when everything feels urgent and possible at the same time. CSAs are full of potential: different models, values, community... Read More...
Posted: 28th November 2025
One of the biggest challenges in growing food is ensuring a steady, reliable supply. When your business depends on delivering a consistent quantity and quality of produce every week – through all seasons – you quickly realise how tricky that can be. Supermarkets, with their year-round abundance, can make it... Read More...
Posted: 28th November 2025
For a CSA to truly succeed, you need a clear vision of what success looks like and a concrete plan to get there. What equipment and infrastructure will you need? How much produce must you grow? How will you budget for wages and contractor fees? Will shares be collected or... Read More...
Posted: 28th November 2025
If you’re keen to start a CSA, your first instinct is to dive straight into growing food and selling shares. But before you can do that, there’s a host of tricky, less exciting issues to sort out. What insurance do you actually need? Which legal structure makes the most sense... Read More...
Posted: 28th November 2025
Members are at the heart of every CSA. Without them, your project simply can’t exist. So how do you attract members and, just as importantly, how do you keep them? Every CSA faces the challenge of recruiting and retaining a strong, enthusiastic membership. Without a steady list of people eager... Read More...
Posted: 28th November 2025
When you start a CSA, you’re immediately faced with a long list of decisions. And when you’re ready to grow, an entirely new set of considerations comes into play. What equipment best suits your project? How can you make the most of the space you have? Which tools and irrigation... Read More...
Posted: 28th November 2025
Adding flowers to your farm is a great way to diversify and help increase revenue without needing to change your set-up and sales methods. In this masterclass, CSA Network UK board member Hannah Lamb of thriving CSA farm, Yorkshire Edible Flowers (which grows both flowers and vegetables) will give a real-life look... 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...Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved