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Local CSAs and Community Farm Programs

What is a CSA?

CSA stands for "Community Supported Agriculture," a model that is increasingly being used by small, sustainable farms to sell their produce and help manage the risk inherent in the farming business. By joining a CSA, a shareholder enjoys the benefit of freshly picked, organic produce throughout the growing season. CSA members pick up their shares on a weekly basis. CSAs often offer opportunities to pick your own, volunteer and community building opportunities as well as educational programs.

List of nearby CSAs:

DOVER: Powisset Farm (founded 2007)

http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/greater-boston/powisset-farm.html

Vanguarden CSA

http://www.vanguarden.com/www.vanguarden.com/

FRAMINGHAM: Stearns Farm (founded 1994)

http://www.stearnsfarmcsa.org/sfwiki/Public/HomePage/

MILTON: Brookwood Community Farm (founded 2006)

http://www.brookwoodcommunityfarm.org/

NEWTON: Newton Community Farm (founded 2005)

http://www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/index.htm

WALTHAM: Waltham Fields Community Farm (founded 1995)