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Many small farmers around the world face increasingly competitive markets for their produce, and oftentimes depend on distributors or other third parties to connect them to consumers – which means that they are paid less for their goods. 

By connecting communities directly to farms, one can gaurantee a market for farmers, while educating and empowering consumers at the same time. Developing strong local economies can help lift disadvantaged Central American farmers out of poverty.

For a detailed description, see below:

 “Community Supported Agriculture consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community’s farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Typically, members or “share-holders” of the farm or garden pledge in advance to cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and farmer’s salary. In return, they receive shares in the farm’s bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land and participating directly in food production. Members also share in the risks of farming, including poor harvests due to unfavorable weather or pests. By direct sales to community members, who have provided the farmer with working capital in advance, growers receive better prices for their crops, gain some financial security, and are relieved of much of the burden of marketing.”  – USDA website

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