Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a food production and distribution system that directly connects farmers and consumers.
Consumers buy "shares" in a farm's harvest in advance.
Joining a CSA benefits the members as well as the farmers.
Farmers earn important early-season capital and have a guaranteed market for their produce. Barring a disastrous harvest, consumers enjoy overall lower food costs, field-fresh produce, and greater access to high-demand fruits and vegetables like long-stem strawberries and heirloom tomatoes.
Most CSAs require an annual or quarterly buy-in and provide weekly deliveries or pick-ups, but some well-established programs offer monthly or even weekly "memberships." Many CSAs also offer farm visits, u-pick days, and other special events for members.
In addition to receiving a weekly box of fresh and delicious produce, members receive many other benefits. You are welcomed and encouraged to visit the farm and develop a connection to the land where your food is grown and to the people who grow it. The farmers offer various locations for pick-up and will answer any questions you have.
The Saline Farmers Market has three vendors who offer the CSA program.
Contact them for more information or visit their websites.
Prochaska Farms
Contact Person: Mike Prochaska
10061 Pennington Road, Tecumseh, MI 49286
Telephone: 517 652-4493
Website: Prochaskafarms.com
Email: Mike@prochaskafarms.com
Facebook: Prochaska Farms and Greenhouse
