Sign Up Now for Local CSAs, Chesco Ag Council Says

There may be snow on the ground, but now is the perfect time to think about spring and summer produce and signing up for a Community-Supported Agriculture program, the Chester County Agricultural Development Council says.

CSAs allow people to buy local food directly from farmers, and offer “immediate funding to farmers at the start of the season.”

CSAs are also a great value, the Ag Council says -- the average cost of a CSA box is $24.95, but the average value is $36.39, according to data from a Small Farm Central study.

“We are fortunate that Chester County offers residents such a great variety of CSA programs, from traditional items like produce and fruit, to value-added products like local cheese and wine,” said Hillary Krummrich, director of the Chester County Agricultural Development Council.

Find local Chester County farmers currently offering CSA programs here.

“No matter what CSA option you choose, becoming a member of a CSA is a great way for you and your family get some of the best-tasting food available all season long,” Krummrich said.

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