Resource Library
The CSA Innovation Network is committed to gathering resources that will support CSA farmers and Technical Assistance (TA) providers. From implementing a financial assistance program to developing best marketing practices, this library compiles case studies, toolkits, videos, and more.
CSA-IN Playlists
Choose from a curated list of resources picked by the CSA-IN
Custom Search
Select any of the following criteria to find a resource
Search by keywords
Search by topic area
Search by resource type
Search by language
Available Resources (44)
Farmer Brief: FairShare CSA Market Research
Author: FairShare CSA Coalition
This brief encapsulates the key farmer-related findings of a 2016-7 CSA Market Research survey conducted by the FairShare CSA Coalition, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Wisconsin-Ex...
FairShare CSA Marketing Survey: Health Brief
Author: FairShare CSA Coalition
This brief encapsulates the key health-related findings of a 2016-7 CSA Market Research survey conducted by the FairShare CSA Coalition, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Wisconsin-Ex...
Promotions & Fundraising Toolkit
Author: FairShare CSA Coalition
In this Toolkit, you’ll find detailed information on FairShare CSA Coalition's promotional and fundraising events, as well as an introduction to the
strategies employed by other like-minded organizati...
Food Industry Resources
Author: Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University
This webpage includes bilingual resources and instructional videos for food workers working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CSA Week 2021 Promotional Package
Author: CSA-IN
Make copies and edit the template materials in this package (Google folder) to help you promote CSA during CSA Week and beyond! (The package includes referral email templates, a sample press release, ...
Guía para un Plan de Acción por COVID-19 en Granjas de Frutas y Verduras
Author: University of Minnesota
Utilice este libro de trabajo para elaborar el plan de acción de su granja por COVID-19. Se presenta una serie de planteamientos y se le pide identificar los riesgos en cada área.
Fostering Community Supported Agriculture: A Guide for Growers and Extension Educators
Author: Kelsey Hall
This curriculum contains seven modules that describe the fundamentals of CSA, CSA marketing and outreach, CSA management, CSA pricing, CSA crop planning, acceptance of SNAP benefits, legal concerns fo...
Creative advocacy: A Letter (video) to the New Secretary of Ag
Author: Community Alliance with Family Farmers
A creative, impactful example of an agriculture support "letter" (video clip) to an elected official that may be inspirational for replication purposes.
Consumer Brief: FairShare CSA Market Research
Author: FairShare CSA Coalition
This brief encapsulates the key consumer-related findings of a 2016-7 CSA Market Research survey conducted by the FairShare CSA Coalition, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Wisconsin-...
Workplace CSA Toolkit
Author: FairShare CSA Coalition
The purpose of this toolkit is to provide CSA coalitions and farmer groups with the framework for FairShare’s Workplace CSA program, so that they may jumpstart similar initiatives in their respective ...
Building Farm Resilience during COVID-19
Author: Cornell Small Farms Program
A comprehensive list of resources and links relating to best farm management practices in the wake of COVID-19. The webpage includes resilience tips for agritourism farms, dairy operations, U-pick far...
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Author: NY State Department of Markets and Agriculture
This webpage includes vaccination information and up-to-date COVID-19 resources for food retail businesses, farmers, and farm workers. It is most useful for people who farm in New York State.
Farmer to Farmer Exchange on Ecommerce Platforms
Author: CSA-IN
Detailed farmer ratings for the five most popular ecommerce platforms based on a 2020 national survey of farmers selling to direct markets, including CSA.
How SNAP Works for CSAs
Author: Kelsey Hall and Bryan Allan
CSAs are one option for low-income individuals to use their SNAP benefits for buying local, seasonal fruits & vegetables. This webinar recording provides information on (1) how SNAP and Double Up Food...
Secrets to CSA Retention: a Keynote Presentation by Corinna Bench
Author: Hudson Valley CSA Coalition
Corinna Bench of My Digital Farmer & Shared Legacy Farm shares her marketing insights to help keep CSA customers engaged, grow your farm's brand, and increase sales. This presentation was the keynote ...