This site is filled with useful resources to help you with your own CSA or to support the wider CSA network. To get an overview of what resources we have on the site, go to our Resources A-Z here.
We also have a set of case studies which give details of successful CSA’s across the UK so you can see what makes a sustainable CSA.
We have a selection of videos from past webinars, masterclasses, and workshops here.
If you are searching for anything in particular, enter your criteria in the boxes below. The resources are designed to help you get the information and support needed to start a CSA, develop your CSA further or join a CSA. The information is designed for farmers, community groups and individuals.
The Health Benefits of CSA
We carried out a survey in 2022 asking members of Community Supported Agriculture projects across the UK what the benefits of being part of a CSA were. We received 254 responses and have put together the results in a PDF...
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Climate Resilience: a guide for growers
Download our climate resilience guide here, a collaboration between the CSA Network UK and the Organic Growers Alliance, funded by AFN Network+
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The Economics of CSA (short version)
Download our 2024 economics report, bringing together findings from eight Community Supported Agriculture farms in the UK here
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The Economics of CSA
Download our full 2024 economics report, bringing together findings from eight Community Supported Agriculture farms in the UK here The short version is available here
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Crop Planning Tool – 2023 Version
Download the 2023 version of the crop planning tool here.
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Key policy proposals for DEFRA
CSAs are an invaluable part of the UK food system and offer food supply resilience: during the pandemic CSAs remained resilient and continued as normal due to the long-term partnership between producers and members, with most CSAs seeing a huge...
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Local Authority Policy Document
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an innovative farming model which provides fair, stable incomes for farmers and increases access to locally-produced food while strengthening communities and increasing understanding of how sustainable farming protects, restores and enhances biodiversity and addresses climate...
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Webinar: Composting for small farms with Nicky Scott
Join Dr Compost, Nicky Scott, as he shares the tips and tricks of successful composting on a small farm and market garden scale.
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FACTSHEET: Setting up a Community-led CSA
Click below to access our two page guide on setting up a community-led CSA.
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Building and retaining membership of your CSA
Click below to access our two page guide to building – and retaining – new members for your CSA scheme. You can also view a recording of a webinar on the topic here.
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