Sharing the Harvest: A Citizen's Guide to Community Supported Agriculture, 2nd Edition

I am a wannabe CSA farmer so this book was at the top of my list. I really have enjoyed it. It is geared more for the customer so it's not very technical but it has plenty of info for growers including plant charts that are really useful. I know this will be a well used book once I get started with my CSA.Don't expect to learn all aspects of running a CSA from this book however, but you should enjoy it.

Exactly what I needed. .a good help did beginning a csa. all business and practical applications for the whole year helped me understand what is needed

Had lots of information if you are a group trying to start a CSA. We are farmers and need more of the nuts and bolts of organization. Not quite as helpful on this topic, but I did get a few bits of valuable information.

Very wordy, few illustrations.

Comprehensive look at the ins and outs of CSA farming, including pitfalls to avoid. Really, a must have resource for those interested in CSA farming.

I've been a member of a CSA for the past several years and read this book because I wanted to become a more active participant in the movement. No, this book is not an operations manual on how to run a farm and distribute shares. I'd classify it more as an inspiration manual with examples and case studies of how other CSA formed (and failed), obtained financing and land, found shareholders and labor, all for the purposes of giving people an alternative to being dependent on big agribusiness and live a more sustainable lifestyle.In the true spirit of a co-op, this book provides an introductory education to CSA newbies on the history of food co-ops, community-building and food systems. For those looking for more hands-on or operations-oriented guides to CSA farming, I'd encourage you to review the rather exhaustive reference section in this book and contact someone near you. For me, I found this book perfect for gaining a comprehensive understanding of CSAs overall, which is helping me increase me evolve from passive shareholder into a more active, participatory role.

This book describes many problems of the current food production & distribution system. More importantly, it provides a solution using Community Supported Agriculture. The book outlines the steps necessary to set up a CSA, discusses options and issues for each step, and includes examples from CSAs all over the country. Many references and a resource list guide readers to other sources of information in a variety of media. I am a CSA consumer, not a farmer or an organizer; I enjoyed the book and am much more optimistic about the power groups of individuals have to change the system