QUINTON, Va. (RealVirginia) — Community Supported Agriculture programs, better known as CSAs, continue helping connect Virginia farmers directly with the communities they serve.
Several Virginia farms are using the model to provide fresh local products while creating more stable income early in the growing season.
Old Tavern Farm, operated by fourth-generation farmer John Bryant, focuses on regenerative agriculture while producing heritage pork, produce and flowers for the Richmond area.
Meanwhile, Junction City Farm is a family-run operation managed by Kelly Parker and Bryce Miller that provides customizable farm shares and hosts local events centered around sustainable agriculture.
Farm leaders say CSA programs help provide critical upfront funding early in the year while giving members fresh local produce and products throughout the growing season.
Members also say the programs help create stronger relationships between farms and the communities they feed.
