Agricultural production is without a doubt one of the more complex aspects of CSA. Unlike most
farms, which produce a limited number of crops, CSAs are designed to offer members a diverse
range of products. Consequently, most grow between 50 and 70 distinct crops during the course
of the season. The production of such a diverse mix of crops requires a high level of knowledge
and extremely complex planning, since CSAs must provide members with variety both during
and over the course of the season. CSA has also become virtually synonymous with organic
production, with nearly 94 percent of CSA farmers nationwide using organic methods