In its fist decade of introduction into the United States, community supported agriculture
(CSA) effrts followed roughly the same form. Farmers and/or communities formed a
cooperative agreement whereby the community would share in the risk of the farmer,
experiencing the abundance of some seasons and supporting the business through scarce
times. Often, members of the CSA would form a “core group,” volunteering to take on
important roles within the CSA management. In some cases, farmers made their fiances
transparent so that communities could cover the true cost of producing their food while
supporting the farmer making a decent income.