An impact assessment of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in England has found the pioneering farming schemes are providing huge benefits not only to thousands of members, but also their communities, local economies and the environment.
CSA offers an innovative approach to reconnecting people with their food, and helps to build strong partnerships between communities and farmers.
The report was commissioned by the Soil Association, lead partner supporting the development of CSA as part of the ‘Making Local Food Work’ programme. It found that CSA schemes in England count at least 5,000 trading members and feed at least 12,500 people a year.