Vermont
Valley Community Farm operates under the Community Supported Agriculture
(CSA) model. CSA is a social model that connects you to your food,
the land, and with those that tend the soil. CSA is an economic model
that allows you to place your food dollar directly in the hands of
a family farm, a farm you know, a farm that adopts organic practices
to respect the health and nutritional value of your food, a farm that
reduces the impact of agriculture on the environment.
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The
CSA philosophy creates a food system that adopts practices emphasizing
taste, nutrition, local economies and respect for the land. The
benefits of a CSA based food system are many. Besides providing fresh
organically
grown produce, a CSA farm provides the non-farmer with an understanding
of the challenges and rewards of farming. Members participate in
the risks and uncertainties of farming as well as sharing in the
rewards of a bountiful
harvest. Having direct contact with the land can be a spiritually
and physically rewarding experience. Family farmers can survive because
of a guaranteed
market that includes a dedicated community, a set income, and the
freedom
to experiment with new varieties and techniques.
Belonging to Vermont Valley Community Farm benefits you, your family,
the local economy and the environment.
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