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CSAs and the Battle for the Local Food Dollar

Timothy A. Woods, Debra Tropp, Woods, Timothy A., Tropp, Debra

AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA)

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This paper explores the strategic positioning of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in a changing food market, where competition for the local food dollar has expanded. Drawing on observations from a survey of CSA managers, it documents specific trends in adaptations to the CSA business model. CSA managers generally perceive other CSAs and farm markets as their closest competition.