Our mission is to help create a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture Project) within reach of every neighbourhood of the UK.
That’s an ambitious mission, and we’ve got a long way to go.
- So, what is a CSA?
- Perhaps you’ve already started a project and want to improve it.
- You could be looking for a CSA you can join in your area.
- You may want to support our movement to make a more secure and efficient food system.
If any of these things interest you, you’ve come to the right place. As you’ll find out, the network and this website is a rich source of information, inspiration and knowledge.
On the 18th of March 2024, the staff and directors of CSA Network UK visited four CSAs on the Gower Peninsula, near Swansea in South Wales. They were four very different CSAs, but they all shared one common feature. They all saw the benefits of running their farms as a CSA because of the advantages the CSA farm business model gave them.
News and Events
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Nominate the Young Organic Farmer/Grower Of The Year 2024
It’s time to shine a spotlight on the Young Organic Farmer and Grower of the Year competition, brought to you by the Organic Research Centre. Do you know an outstanding farmer or grower who deserves recognition? Now’s your chance to nominate them for this prestigious award. Winning means more than just a title—it’s an opportunity…
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Big Give GreenMatchFund Campain – The Food Ethics Council
The Food Ethics Council collaborates with organizations and communities nationwide. Through workshops and discussions, they aim to explore the concept of a right to food within the UK context. The Food Ethics Council is launching a major fundraising campaign to investigate how our right to food could enhance the well-being of people and nature in…
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It’s all happening with CSA on the Gower
On March 18th, 2024, the team from CSA Network UK embarked on a mini-tour of four Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiatives across the Gower Peninsula in South Wales. This region is witnessing the flourishing of CSA projects, indicating a significant shift towards sustainable and community-centric farming practices. Cae Felin CSA: The tour commenced with a…
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Trainee Job Opportunity – Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Leeds – Closes Sunday 31st March 2024
Text supplied by Meanwood Valley Urban Farm We are now welcoming applications for a paid trainee grower to join our small team. Are you interested in growing food as your work? Do you want to gain hands-on experience? Are you curious about the possibilities of urban food production? If so, the traineeship at the Market…
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Operations Role Job Opportunity – Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Leeds – Closes Sunday 31st March 2024
Text supplied by Meanwood Valley Urban Farm The Meanwood Valley Market Garden is a social enterprise situated on an acre of land within Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, on the south-facing side of Meanwood Valley. We run a year-round CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) or ‘veg box’ scheme, supplying chemical free and organic produce to more than…
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International CSA Day – Urgenci Photo Competition
As we celebrate this year’s CSA Day on February 22nd with our international CSA partner, Urgenci, we invite you to share your most captivating images illustrating the essence of CSA. Urganci is seeking visuals that capture the spirit of community within your CSA. Whether it’s snapshots of your bustling Pick-up days, the camaraderie during farm…
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Seasonal Grower Opportunity – The Community Farm, Somerset – Closing 16th February
The Community Farm, Chew Magna in Somerset are looking for a highly self-motivated and enthusiastic part-time Seasonal Grower, with a strong interest in food, farming and the natural world, to join their Field Team this growing season. As a Seasonal Grower you’ll be involved in all general horticultural tasks including the harvesting, packing, planting, weeding…
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The Jubilee Farm Blog – Part 2
My background has been in landscaping and garden design; I have loved my time within that industry, but I have always felt that a few will climb the ladder of ‘success’ by stabbing knives into the backs of others. Farming doesn’t feel like that; at least, I’ve not known it yet. Perhaps the piercing knives…
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Policy Update
Concerns about the Food Standards Agency’s framework for regulating gene-edited foods Last year the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 was passed in Westminster, which represents a dramatic de-regulation of genetically engineered organisms. CSA Network UK recently responded to a consultation seeking views on Food Standards Agency (FSA) proposals on how to regulate what are…
