Farms

Community Supported Agriculture or CSA
From the USDA, a CSA is: "A community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Typically, members or 'share-holders' of the farm or garden pledge in advance to cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and farmer's salary. In return, they receive shares in the farm's bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land and participating directly in food production. Members also share in the risks of farming, including poor harvests due to unfavorable weather or pests. By direct sales to community members, who have provided the farmer with working capital in advance, growers receive better prices for their crops, gain some financial security, and are relieved of much of the burden of marketing."

CSAs Near Ann Arbor

Beautiful Earth Family Farm

Brines Farm Winter Greens CSA

Capella Farm

Carpenter's Greenhouse and Organic Produce

Community Farm of Ann Arbor

Community Farm Kitchen (and Long Winter Kitchen)

Down on the Farm

Frog Holler Organic Farm (organic, starting July 2008)

Harnois Farm - (turkeys, chickens, eggs)

Locavorious

Maple Creek CSA