FarmFriday brings you this interesting concept of “community-supported agriculture” fromt he LEISA Magazine.
In a situation of growing globalisation of food systems, questions are increasingly being raised about the integrity of our food supply, the impact of its production on the environment and animal welfare, and the fairness of trade between consumers and workers along the food chain. These consumer concerns have led to a growing international market for fairly traded and organic products, and also to local initiatives where consumers buy directly from producers. Around the world, small-scale farmers are diversifying their production and income as a response to the changes in the world’s food systems. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a marketing approach that encourages local, environmentally sustainable food production.
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