Community Supported Agriculture - LocalHarvest
WEBFor over 25 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public.
The Power of Community in Farming – Farmers Hub
WEBThrough our community-focused features, farmers can share tips and advice, ask for help, and discuss common challenges. Our platform also provides access to a wealth of resources and information, supporting farmers in making informed decisions and …
Community Agriculture: Concepts, Models, and Impacts
WEBCommunity agriculture: Often run by organizations who are growing produce sustainably with the goal to improve health and access to food in their communities, especially among underrepresented populations.
Making Small Farms More Sustainable — and Profitable
WEBAug 24, 2021 · Summary. Smallholder farms provide a large proportion of food supply in developing economies, but 40% of these farmers live on less than U.S.$2/day. With a rapidly growing global population it...
Community Alliance with Family Farmers
WEBWe build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities and ecosystems.
Empowering Farming Communities through Farmer-to-Farmer …
WEBIn the advancement of agro-ecology, farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing is a linchpin for progress. This exchange of insights and experiences among farmers serves as a catalyst for enhancing farming practices and bolstering community resilience.
Community Connections - SARE
WEBIn agriculture, community connections focus on the quality of relationships among farmers and between farmers and the non-farming communities in which they live (people for whom agricultural interests and values might be important but are not of the highest importance in their daily lives).
Grants and Loans | USDA
WEBUSDA provides homeownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs. The programs also make funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.
Community Supported Agriculture - National Agricultural Library
WEBCommunity‐supported agriculture in the United States: Social, ecological, and e…. Growers and consumers in Community Supported Agriculture pledge mutual support to a farm operation and share the risks and benefits of food production.
Urban Agriculture Roadmap - Community Alliance with Family Farmers
WEBA new report, “California Urban Agriculture: Challenges, Pathways, & Equity for a Resilient Landscape” draws from the perspectives of over 200 of California’s urban growers, educators, and community leaders. This comprehensive roadmap sheds light on the pressing and unique challenges and opportunities facing urban farmers, and aims to guide policy decisions to build capacity and bolster ...