Temple–Wilton Community Farm exhibits many similarities to the CSA
Garden at Great Barrington but also has distinct differences. For instance the Temple–
Wilton farm is organized and operated primarily by the three farmers instead of a “core
group.” Additionally, while the farm was in its initial development stages twenty families
met regularly to establish the farm’s framework including its intentions, underlying
concepts, actions, and principles of cooperation (Groh and McFadden 1997). Twentyfour years later, the founding directives still guide the Community Farm’s operations
(Temple–Wilton 2008).