etter understanding of the aggregate dynamics of CSA in the U.S.
1) Why is CSA concentrated in certain geographic regions? Is there a model that explains or predicts the occurrence and adoption of the CSA model? How can researchers and practitioners help forward the CSA movement?
2) What are the dynamics and demographics of CSA regarding population centers? Is CSA limited to
farms within metropolitan access? What are the number and nature of rural and truly urban CSA farms?
3) What are the overall rates of change and growth of CSA? For instance, the total number of CSA farms in the Madison, Wisconsin, area seems to have stabilized over the past several years. Is this true of other areas where CSA farms have been present for some time? Is there a maximum market share at which CSA is likely to level off? How does this vary from one locale to another? What is the extent of public awareness of the CSA movement? Is awareness and involvement limited primarily to those engaged in ecological and sustainability issues?
4) What are the entry and exit rates of CSA farms? Do these rates vary by the level and scale of enterprise discussed above? What are the entry and exit rates of CSA farmers? What are the main factors that affect their entry and exit? How are the experiences of exiting CSA farmers different from remaining CSA farmers? Are entry and exit rates affected by the demographic characteristics of an area?