CSA
n. C / Un. Stands for Community Supported Agriculture. A system where you pay a local farm at the start of the season to get a box of fresh food every week. It helps farmers have a steady income and gives you very fresh vegetables.
n. Abbreviation for Community Supported Agriculture. A socio-economic model of agriculture and food distribution where consumers pledge support to a farming operation. Members typically pay in advance for a share of the anticipated harvest, distributing the financial risks and rewards between the producer and the consumer.
We joined a local CSA to get fresh organic vegetables every Tuesday.
By subscribing to a CSA, the family reduced their carbon footprint and supported a small farm in their county.
The rise of the CSA model reflects a growing consumer desire for transparency in the food supply chain and a commitment to preserving local biodiversity through sustainable agricultural practices.
Commonly used as an abbreviation for 'Community Supported Agriculture'; can be used as a countable noun for the organization or uncountable for the model.