CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. There are many CSA models but in general the goal is to create a direct relationship between the people growing the food and the people buying it that establishes sustained human connection and resilient local economies. Traditionally, customers purchase a seasonal or annual membership each year to receive a share or box of whatever the farm produces, whether it is veggies, fruits, dairy, meat, etc. This model supports farmers by providing capital up front when costs are greatest which allows farmers to plan and budget more accurately. It also eliminates a middleman like a grocery store taking a share of the profits. Farmers are then more likely to make a fair wage and consumers are more likely to pay a low price.