https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject . en-us 2017-09-07 00:14:19 UTC 2025-04-14 15:23:15 UTC hello@padlet.com veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185344049 2017-09-07 00:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185344049 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185351406 CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture is a way for consumers to buy local produce directly from a farmer in their community. They offer shares to the public and ship out a box of vegetables or other products.]]> 2017-09-07 01:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185351406 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185352025 CSA shares can cost anywhere from $200-600 for a season, typically in January and February. The money earned is used on the farm year after year. Purchasing with CSA would help support local farms instead of corporations.]]> 2017-09-07 01:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185352025 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185353015 “How it Works / FAQs – FairShare CSA Coalition.” FairShare CSA Coalition.

Karnes, Amber, et al. “Community Supported Agriculture: How to find & join a CSA.” The Paleo Diet - Robb Wolf on Paleolithic nutrition, intermittent fasting, and fitness, 1 Nov. 2014

“Simplify your life, eat healthier, join a CSA.” Cleaning Essentials, 24 Feb. 2017.


]]> 2017-09-07 01:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185353015 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185353453 2017-09-07 01:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185353453 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185353579 2017-09-07 01:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185353579 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185353618 2017-09-07 01:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185353618 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185354042 CSA began in Switzerland, Germany, and Japan in the early 1960's as a reaction to food safety. Then, in 1984, the idea was brought to North America and Europe by Jan Vander Tuin. Now, there's more than 12,500 farms all around the country. ]]> 2017-09-07 01:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185354042 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185355224 - Fresh vegetables
- Save money !
- Variety of crops 
- Get to know the farmer, the community. 
- Money stays in the community.
- Quick & Simple.]]> 2017-09-07 01:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185355224 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185356171 - You may not always receive the best crops, but it's not always the farmers' fault.
- The crops are not available year long, sometimes they will be unavailable when you want them.]]> 2017-09-07 01:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185356171 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185356961 They can be found online, contact a farmers market for help. It's an easy way to find fresh crops and get to know the farmer on a personal level. ]]> 2017-09-07 01:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185356961 veronica_g https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185357184 CSA farms sign up members from December-April for the upcoming growing season. New members pay for their share of vegetables up front and typically receive a weekly delivery of vegetables through the 20-28 week from May-October.]]> 2017-09-07 01:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/veronica_g/csaproject/wish/185357184