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Long before subscription food boxes became popular, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has been a convenient way to get more farm-fresh foods into your diet.
Idaho community SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way for people to get fresh, local food directly from farmers. When you join a CSA, you pay upfront to receive a weekly or bi-weekly box of seasonal produce from a nearby farm throughout the growing season. This concept has been around since the 1980s and helps support local farmers while giving consumers a closer connection to their food.
Map shows Idaho Preferred participants only, but you can download the all inclusive printable CSA Directory below.
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IDAHO STATE-WIDE FARM SHARECSA Digital Directory
RESERVE AN IDAHO CSA SHARE TODAYWhat is A CSA?
A CSA is a commitment between you and your farmer. You invest in a crop share from your local farmer at the beginning of the growing season and they provide you a portion of the anticipated weekly bounty at harvest season. It is a great way to support Idaho farmers, ranchers, and food crafters from the ground up! CSAs have evolved over the years and in Idaho, we are lucky to have such innovative producers who offer creative variations among their Community Supported Agriculture models, including produce, protein, honey, eggs and dairy, kombucha and ciders, or plants and flowers, for example.
Watch the video to discover why, Josie Erskine, from Peaceful Belly Farm, the state’s pioneering Organics CSA producer thinks CSA’s are “radical magic”!
Why Support local?
Did you know that 96% of Idaho’s farms and ranches are family-owned? Our state boasts an impressive diversity with 185 different commodities produced across 25,000 farms and ranches. Agriculture is a powerhouse in Idaho, contributing 18% of the state’s total economic output and standing as the single largest contributor to our economy. By choosing to shop at local farm stands, you’re not only enjoying fresh, delicious produce but also supporting the backbone of Idaho’s robust agricultural community.
96%
OF IDAHO’S FARMS AND RANCHES ARE FAMILY OWNED.
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DIFFERENT COMMODOTIES ARE PRODUCED ACROSS IDAHO’S 25,000 FARMS AND RANCHES.
18%
OF IDAHO’S TOTAL ECONOMIC OUTPUT COMES FROM AGRICULTURE, WHICH IS THE SINGLE LARGEST CONTRIBUTOR TO OUR ECONOMY.
CSA Idaho Preferred Producers
Explore our interactive map showcasing Idaho CSA producers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to being Idaho Preferred. These producers proudly bear the blue and gold label, signifying their dedication to cultivating crops, raising animals, or crafting agricultural products exclusively within the state of Idaho. By choosing products from an Idaho Preferred producer, you not only support local farmers and ranchers but also contribute to the growth of your local food community. Rest assured that your purchase is a direct investment in sustaining Idaho’s agricultural heritage and local economies.
22 CSA Producers
Want to get on this list? Become an Idaho Preferred member today!
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