Th decision to form a CSA is, according to authors
Henderson and Van En, “a procedure among a committed
group of supporters who share with the farmers the risks
and benefis of farming.” With a market assured and income
guaranteed, the farmers can concentrate on producing
high-quality food and practicing careful stewardship of the
land. Th members get to eat the freshest, tastiest food they
have ever experienced, as though they were master gardeners, but with much less work. Converting to CSA is easiest
for farmers who own a piece of land and some equipment,
have a few years of experience growing vegetables for
market, and have established a following of customers. Th
obstacles multiply for farmers without land and would-be
farmers without the experience in growing for market. Yet
around the country, many people have found ways to get
started once they made up their minds.