CSA in the Big Issue – support British farmers
Posted: 27th June 2024
“We shouldn’t be reliant on foreign food,” prime minister Rishi Sunak posted on social media recently. “Buy British.” But his own government have made it... Read More...-
Posted: 9th May 2025
Next in-person training this July – Setting Up and Scaling Up Your CSA with Ed Hamer
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...
General Election 2024 – ask your local candidate to support CSA!
Posted: 21st June 2024
With less than 2 weeks until election day on July 4th, we have prepared a letter that you can send to your local candidates to... Read More...
New funding available – Green Community Grants
Posted: 21st June 2024
Schools and community groups can apply for up to £2,000 to improve local green spaces. Deadline 30th June. They want to fund practical projects which benefit... Read More...
Community growing space available in York – apply soon
Posted: 19th June 2024
A 4 acre council owned greenfield site has been sat vacant for some years and York Council are currently interested in hearing more about community growing proposals... Read More...
CSA start-up and scaling-up course September 2024
Posted: 13th June 2024
We are pleased to announce that Ed Hamer and Chagfood will be running their eleventh CSA start-up and scaling-up course in September 2024. The course... Read More...
More support for small farms and market gardens in England
Posted: 13th June 2024
Soon small farms and market gardens will be eligible to apply for the DEFRA Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). This was previously only available for farms... Read More...
The Organic Growers Gathering 27th-29th September 2024
Posted: 11th June 2024
We are excited to be sponsoring the Organic Growers Gathering 2024 27th-29th September 2024 at the Hardwick Estate, South Oxfordshire. Cultivating skills and knowledge with... Read More...
CSA UK on BBC Countryfile
Posted: 10th June 2024
The power of CSA features on BBC Countryfile. Our CSA Network UK board member Charlotte Barry at Camel Community Supported Agriculture (Camel CSA), North Cornwall,... Read More...
The Agroecology Learning Collective (TALC) has launched
Posted: 4th June 2024
TALC is a new UK-based collective of agroecological trainers, mentors, advisors, centres of learning and demonstration farms that work together to share and deliver the... Read More...
Community Farm seeks new members for its management committee – Chew Magna, Bristol
Posted: 27th May 2024
The Community Farm seeks new members for its management committee. Those who care about climate change and the state of nature and want to make... Read More...
New Funding for Farmers to Enhance Water Resources
Posted: 27th May 2024
On 22nd April, Defra launched a new initiative to help farmers collaborate on water storage projects, protect against drought, and ensure food security. Farmers can... Read More...
Thanks to the Pebble Trust
Posted: 27th May 2024
We are hugely grateful to The Pebble Trust for offering us a further two years of funding to continue working in Scotland promoting CSA. They... Read More...
Universal Basic Income for farmers
Posted: 26th May 2024
Basic Income For Farmers (BI4Farmers) Launches Landmark Discussion Paper Basic Income For Farmers (BI4Farmers) has just published their first discussion paper, “Sowing the Seeds of... Read More...
Grow Your Own CSA Training Course 2024 Launches
Posted: 26th May 2024
Are you ready to turn your Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) dream into a thriving reality? This October through December, dive into our dynamic 12-session online... Read More...
Cae Tan Crowdfunder to purchase their land
Posted: 6th May 2024
Cae Tan, a not-for-profit Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) scheme nestled in Gower, has proudly reached a significant milestone: celebrating a decade of fostering sustainable farming... Read More...
Join the 11th Soil & Nutrition Conference: Exploring “The State of Nutrient Density”
Posted: 28th April 2024
The Bionutrient Food Association invites you to attend its 16-week online conference every Tuesday from May 14th to August 27th, 1:00-3:00 PM EST. Delve into... Read More...
Doubling the Farming Budget: A Call for Environmental Justice
Posted: 28th April 2024
In a bid for change, a collective voice rises, advocating for a pivotal shift: doubling the farming budget. The reasoning is simple yet profound—it’s the... Read More...
Land Quest: Rallying BPOC Farmers and Food Growers for Equity in Accessing Land
Posted: 28th April 2024
Q&A Session – Wednesday, 1st May, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm Stir to Action invites BPOC farmers and community food-growing organisers to its Pathways to... Read More...