Posted: 6th July 2022
When you start a CSA project, there are so many decisions you need to make. What equipment will suit your project? How can you make the best use of the space you have available? What tools and irrigation equipment should you buy so you don’t waste money? If you’ve already... Read More...
Posted: 17th June 2022
Members are at the core of what a CSA is. Without members, your CSA doesn’t exist. So how do you get them? Just as important, how do you keep them? Recruiting new members and keeping them happy is an issue that all CSA’s have to grapple with at some point.... Read More...
Posted: 4th June 2022
You want to grow food, right? But that’s not quite enough. To make a CSA project work, you have to understand your mission. People who want to start a farm or CSA need a solid reason to do it. But, at the same time, when a group comes together, they... Read More...
Posted: 11th May 2022
One of the trickier aspects of growing food is making sure that you have a constant supply. When your business relies on supplying fruit and vegetables weekly, year-round, you can have a problem. Abundant year-round produce in supermarkets could fool you into thinking seasons don’t exist. But, if you’ve tried... Read More...
Posted: 11th May 2022
If you’re interested in starting a CSA, you just want to get on with growing some produce and selling your shares. But, unfortunately, there’s all the other awkward stuff to sort out first. What insurance cover will you need? What is the best legal structure for the business? Who is... Read More...
Posted: 11th May 2022
If your CSA is going to be a success, you need to have a plan. Growing food can be reasonably straightforward. Far more complex is the business side of things. A CSA is a business like any other, and you need financial knowledge and a business plan. Leaving out a... Read More...Copyright 2023. All Rights Reserved