Thus, the challenge is to transfer and scale-up the progressive engagement and sustainable practices found at the local scale so they can be put
on the political agenda, as also concluded by Fernandez et al. (2012). Being
part of an alternative food network, and especially the case of the CSA
movement, is probably not for the masses of farmers and consumers, but
attracts a segment of dedicated organic consumers. Still, the CSA examples
as we see them in Norway are capable of showing a direction in agronomic
practice and a unique interaction between producers and consumers in the
struggle towards sustainable production and consumption. In order to
have an influence on the broader society by diffusing practices and experiences outward, it is important that the CSAs are open oriented and
communicate their practices and experiences. In this relation, it is interesting that CSA farms and the Norwegian government have somehow
coinciding visions and thoughts about future agriculture and food consumption, such as increased food security based on domestic produce,
preservation of soil resources, support of local businesses, increased interaction between producer and consumer, and, in general, a more sustainable production. However, to see these visions materialize in a shift in how
food is produced and how the food system is organized will be another
more difficult question to be explored.