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The Exploration of the Mode of Community Supported Agriculture

Guo Xiao-ha

Anhui nongye kexue

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A discussion of the development of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in China. While CSA has advantages over traditional agricultural production and sales models, the paper identifies limitations including heavy demands on labor and material resources, higher prices for agricultural products, difficulty building trust between producers and consumers, and loss of membership.