Beginning Farmer & Land Access
CSA Start-Up Guide
A start-up guide for farmers launching a community supported agriculture program. It covers planning shares, signing up members, and keeping communication clear It works for new and established farms.
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The steps on this page
- Decide share contents
- Pick a pickup or delivery plan
- Set share pricing method
- Write a member agreement
- Recruit first members
- Plan weekly communication
- Plan for crop shortfalls
- Collect member feedback
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA AMS and eXtension.
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