The next best thing to growing your own fresh produce is to have someone local do it for you. That’s the basis of community supported agriculture co-ops, known as CSAs. Their popularity with consumers has swept the country. For those that don’t have the time, space, or desire to grow their own food, it’s the perfect partnership between farmer and consumer.
In this episode, we visit the oldest and largest certified organic CSA program in New Jersey. We also visit a small community co-op in New York that’s put a surprising spin on the traditional CSA. Viewers will learn how CSAs work, how to find one in their area, and how to harvest the benefits of being a part of this “growing” community.
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Joe Lamp'l is the Host and Executive Producer of the award winning PBS television series Growing A Greener World. Off camera, Joe dedicates his time to promoting sustainability through his popular books, blog, podcast series, and nationally syndicated newspaper columns. Follow Joe on Twitter
Just saw this program and would like a listing of CSA’s in my area, thanks
Bernie, Here is a link https://www.growingagreenerworld.com/find-local-csa/ under resources on our website that will help you figure out what CSA’s are in your region. Happy Gardening!
Please send me a CSA listing.
Thank you
Hi Pat. The link you needed was in the show notes. It’s http://www.localharvest.org
Just saw the episode on local CSA farms. I am disabled and would like to find something comparable in my neck of the woods ( Long Island) Any suggestions?
Hi Lorraine. The link you need is in the show notes for that episode. Here it is: http://www.localharvest.org