To avert this economic leakage we need to support local producers, especially those who avoid using excessive inputs and fossil fuel for transport. The more we work & trade within our area or Region the more efficient we are, and the more wealth we retain within our community.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a practical way of meeting these aims. CSA allows consumers to support local producers, by making a commitment to pre-purchase set amounts of seasonal produce. This shares the risk of growing & producing food, encourages local growers to diversify and work collaboratively to meet the needs of the local consumers.
Anyone intereted in being involved in a CSA scheme, grower, retailer or consumer, or anyone with ideas on how to start, please join this thread.
