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Sharing the Harvest: A Citizen's Guide to Community Supported Agriculture, Revised and Expanded |  | Authors: Elizabeth Henderson, Robyn Van En
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 346154
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Exp
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8 x 0.9
ISBN: 193339210X
Dewey Decimal Number: 334.6830973
EAN: 9781933392103
ASIN: 193339210X
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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To an increasing number of American families the CSA (community supported agriculture) is the answer to the globalization of our food supply. The premise is simple: create a partnership between local farmers and nearby consumers, who become members or subscribers in support of the farm. In exchange for paying in advanceĀat the beginning of the growing season, when the farm needs financingĀCSA members receive the freshest, healthiest produce throughout the season and keep money, jobs, and farms in their own community.
In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition of a Chelsea Green classic, authors Henderson and Van En provide new insight into making CSA not only a viable economic model, but the right choice for food lovers and farmers alike. Thinking and buying local is quickly moving from a novel idea to a mainstream activity. The groundbreaking first edition helped spark a movement and, with this revised edition, Sharing the Harvest is poised to lead the way toward a revitalized agriculture.
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 A Solution to a Problem!!! - This book made me optimistic. September 8, 1999
Rick (Rochester, NY USA)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
This book describes many problems of the current food production & distribution system. More importantly, it provides a solution using Community Supported Agriculture. The book outlines the steps necessary to set up a CSA, discusses options and issues for each step, and includes examples from CSAs all over the country. Many references and a resource list guide readers to other sources of information in a variety of media. I am a CSA consumer, not a farmer or an organizer; I enjoyed the book and am much more optimistic about the power groups of individuals have to change the system
A MUST-have for CSA farmer wannabes August 6, 2009
B. Knorr (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
Comprehensive look at the ins and outs of CSA farming, including pitfalls to avoid. Really, a must have resource for those interested in CSA farming.
 Keeping a conscious connection to the land and your food February 7, 2006
Amanda K-K (Chicago)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've been a member of a CSA for the past several years and read this book because I wanted to become a more active participant in the movement. No, this book is not an operations manual on how to run a farm and distribute shares. I'd classify it more as an inspiration manual with examples and case studies of how other CSA formed (and failed), obtained financing and land, found shareholders and labor, all for the purposes of giving people an alternative to being dependent on big agribusiness and live a more sustainable lifestyle.
In the true spirit of a co-op, this book provides an introductory education to CSA newbies on the history of food co-ops, community-building and food systems. For those looking for more hands-on or operations-oriented guides to CSA farming, I'd encourage you to review the rather exhaustive reference section in this book and contact someone near you. For me, I found this book perfect for gaining a comprehensive understanding of CSAs overall, which is helping me increase me evolve from passive shareholder into a more active, participatory role.
 csa info July 5, 2010
Penny Nottingham (North Scituate RI)
Had lots of information if you are a group trying to start a CSA. We are farmers and need more of the nuts and bolts of organization. Not quite as helpful on this topic, but I did get a few bits of valuable information.
 Heavy on philosophy, light on practicality August 9, 2001
24 out of 28 found this review helpful
If you're new to market gardening and looking for solid info on how to run a CSA, this is *not* the book for you. For example, the chapter on harvesting and processing is only 2 1/2 pages long and boils down to "it can't be explained in a book, you need hands on experience". The majority of the book is self-congratulatory prose about how CSAs are saving the world. I support the CSA concept, but found this book a big disappointment. There are a few useful charts for determining share size and how much to grow, they are the only thing that prevents me from giving this book zero stars.
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