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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.
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Available Resources (66)
Oct 13, 2021
Workplace CSA Toolkit
Author: KY Farm Share Coalition
This workplace CSA toolkit offers an overview of the KY Farm Share Coalition program, how CSA can promote a healthy lifestyle, and reasons why employers offer CSA vouchers as a employee benefit.
Aug 11, 2021
How to Set Up a Market Card Style CSA with Jen Browning of Juniper Layne Farm
Author: My Digital Farmer Podcast
Have you thought of doing a "Market Card" style CSA, but weren't sure how it worked? Jen Browning of Juniper Layne Farm in Portland answers all the details for how to set up this kind of CSA. A gold m...
Jun 18, 2021
CSA Renewals Promotional Package - 2021
Author: CSA Innovation Network
A collection of social media & print marketing graphics to help you launch a successful early-bird CSA sign-up campaign. Use these materials as templates to promote early CSA membership renewals to yo...
Apr 27, 2021
What Should Be Included in a Good CSA Membership Agreement?
Author: University of Maryland; Dept of Agriculture and Resource Economics
An overview of what to put into a CSA Handbook or Member Agreement. Includes a fill-in-the-blank template.
Apr 22, 2021
Info card -- keeping yoru veggies fresh
Author: Portland Area CSA Coalition
Info card that can be printed for farmers to give to their members that describes storage techniques for common CSA vegetables.
Apr 21, 2021
Veggie Fact Sheets
Author: Farmer Foodshare
A list of common CSA vegetables and fruits with storage tips, seasonality, nutritional facts, and recipe ideas.
Apr 19, 2021
"Using SNAP Benefits for CSA" Podcast
Author: My Digital Farmer with Megan Larmer and Michelle Hughes
Food access is a real issue when it comes to CSA programs. Today’s guests on the show share a pilot project called “CSA is a SNAP” that they recently implemented in 2020 in the Hudson Valley Coalition...
Apr 19, 2021
Compartiendo la Cosecha
Author: Elizabeth Henderson
Compartir la cosecha: Una guía ciudadana para la Agricultura Apoyada por la Comunidad
por Elizabeth Henderson y Robyn Van En, Prólogo de Joan Dye Gussow
Sep 17, 2021
CSA Innovations and How-Tos
Author: Local Line
In conversation with Corinna Bench and Lauren Rudersdorf, Local Line presents a look at the latest innovations, tips, and valuable insights surrounding administering a CSA in 2021. We answer live audi...
Jul 12, 2021
CSA Starts Here
Author: Lauren Rudersdorf, Kat Becker, Bethanee Wright, Kelly Lagman, and Jonnah Perkins
An educational video series for aspiring and beginning CSA farmers. These twelve free videos will help you evaluate whether or not CSA farming is the right model for you while also explaining the skil...
May 24, 2021
Hojas Informativas de Verduras
Author: Farmer Foodshare
Una lista de frutas y verduras comunes de CSA con consejos de almacenamiento, estacionalidad, información nutricional e ideas de recetas.
Apr 22, 2021
How to store your vegetables to keep them fresh and safe -- for farmers to distribute with their CSA shares
Author: Zenger Farm
A printable document for farmers to print and distribute at the beginning of the season to their members get the most out of their shares.
Apr 22, 2021
The CSA Farmer’s Nationwide Guide to Accepting SNAP/EBT Payments
Author: Bryan Allen/Zenger Farm
Clearly walks the reader through the steps necessary to accept SNAP EBT payments for their CSA shares.
Apr 19, 2021
"CSA Member Retention" Video
Author: FairShare CSA Coalition
A collection of short interviews featuring CSA members, old and new, who share what will keep them returning to CSA even after the covid-19 pandemic!
Apr 19, 2021
Guia para comenzar una CSA multigranja
Author: Asta Schuette y Matthew Himmel
En esta guía aprenderá sobre cómo planear los cultivos & acciones para una CSA, cómo trabajar con varios granjeros y granjas, y cómo escribir boletines informativos y encuestas.