LF is characterized by small scale operation and responsible land management
practices; therefore, it has less detrimental impact on the environment (DeWeerdt, 2009). This is
consistent with the higher levels of stakeholder involvement in a LFM (Feenestra, 1997).
Stakeholders are those who are directly affected by the success or failure of a LFM system.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) programs represent this relationship in the LFM. In a
CSA, shareholders will pay the farmer in advance for a share of the food that is growing
throughout the season. Money is paid prior to the growth season to aid with costs associated with
production. The motivations for long term productive lands increase the practice of biodynamic
agriculture, agro-ecology, and other approaches that result in more responsible land managers
and a healthier land base