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Community Supported Agriculture is a great way to support local organic farmers. CSAs guarantee small farmers a steady income, without having to sell out to supermarkets.

You subscribe in advance to receive a share of the harvest (if the crop fails, you lose a few pounds but the farmer survives). Find or start a CSA scheme.

Two Examples of Thriving CSA Farms

The Community Farm (Bristol) offers affordable veg boxes with food from nearby farms, delivered in plastic-free boxes. It provides rich habitats for wildlife (deer, badgers, stoats and plenty of bird friends – skylarks, woodpeckers, lapwings, yellowhammers, buzzard and kestrels).

The Fold (Malvern and Worcester) grows no-dig food on nearly 2 acres, with polytunnels to extend growing seasons. Order home delivery (or collect in person) or visit monthly markets. Most items are sold loose, and you can reuse boxes and punnets. Unlike supermarkets, farmers are paid 50% of retail value.

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