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hennible said:
I am trying my hardest to start a CSA on my land... I have hundreds of signature supporting the idea but sadly no money. I applied for a grant recently but that opportunity was not meant to be, so I will continue on. Almost no body produces fruits or vegetables here, I live in a sea of cattle, which is great because I can find healthy local meat ( and manure ) but I want to provide fresh organic produce to the local population... I am very blessed with two green thumbs, I hope I can grow more each year and share more each season... And perhaps make a modest living at some point...
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Someone in my county started a CSA when she had about 60 acres of land but no money. She got together with two other people who had money but no land. They calculated the value of the land used (typically what it would cost someone to rent the land plus equipment available) and considered that amount the landowner's contribution, and the other two people contributed an equivalent amount of money to buy seed and whatever else was needed. The landowner oversaw everything during the weekdays, and in exchange the other two people came over on the weekends and did the major chores. Because they worked out the value of each contribution beforehand, and wrote it all down in an informal agreement, no one felt used or undervalued, and the partnership worked out well. They started out small, with just 5 family subscribers, but they offered a large number of items to see what worked and what didn't. That was about 10 years ago. They are still going, except they have now added three employees and over 100 subscribers. They allow subscribers to request certain types of veggies in their baskets when they first subscribe, and grow what is requested (within reason of course). They also offer free range chicken eggs, turkey eggs, and various meats as part of the subscriptions. They currently have a waiting list for subscriptions!!

It only worked because she found the right partners, and all three are reasonable people who believe in fairness to each other. They also worked their butts off!! When they got to the point that they could hire the first employee, they knew they could make it work and started to expand into custom requested baskets, eggs, and meats. That's when it really took off. It won't be easy, but it can be done. Sometimes you just have to make it happen against the odds.
 
Originally Posted by hennible

I am trying my hardest to start a CSA on my land... I have hundreds of signature supporting the idea but sadly no money. I applied for a grant recently but that opportunity was not meant to be, so I will continue on. Almost no body produces fruits or vegetables here, I live in a sea of cattle, which is great because I can find healthy local meat ( and manure ) but I want to provide fresh organic produce to the local population... I am very blessed with two green thumbs, I hope I can grow more each year and share more each season... And perhaps make a modest living at some point...

We have a community garden here in our county on someone private land, maybe look into that. People donate their time to work in the garden I know alot of the produce goes to our local food bank.
 
Miss Lydia said:
I didn't realize you were so young NFC.
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In spirit

I have good genes

Only in maturity level

There, 3 good explanations. Take your pick!
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Sydney Acres said:
Someone in my county started a CSA when she had about 60 acres of land but no money.  She got together with two other people who had money but no land.  They calculated the value of the land used (typically what it would cost someone to rent the land plus equipment available) and considered that amount the landowner's contribution, and the other two people contributed an equivalent amount of money to buy seed and whatever else was needed.  The landowner oversaw everything during the weekdays, and in exchange the other two people came over on the weekends and did the major chores.  Because they worked out the value of each contribution beforehand, and wrote it all down in an informal agreement, no one felt used or undervalued, and the partnership worked out well.  They started out small, with just 5 family subscribers, but they offered a large number of items to see what worked and what didn't.  That was about 10 years ago.  They are still going, except they have now added three employees and over 100 subscribers.  They allow subscribers to request certain types of veggies in their baskets when they first subscribe, and grow what is requested (within reason of course).  They also offer free range chicken eggs, turkey eggs, and various meats as part of the subscriptions.  They currently have a waiting list for subscriptions!!

It only worked because she found the right partners, and all three are reasonable people who believe in fairness to each other.  They also worked their butts off!!  When they got to the point that they could hire the first employee, they knew they could make it work and started to expand into custom requested baskets, eggs, and meats.  That's when it really took off.  It won't be easy, but it can be done.  Sometimes you just have to make it happen against the odds.
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That's the dream, eggs, meat, veggies... Even seed sales in the future. I have the land (not lot but enough for now) I need more greenhouse and other infrastructure because of the cool climate. I will just keep going one little addition at a time. Thank you for sharing that success story. :)

Miss Lydia said:
Originally Posted by hennible 


I am trying my hardest to start a CSA on my land... I have hundreds of signature supporting the idea but sadly no money. I applied for a grant recently but that opportunity was not meant to be, so I will continue on. Almost no body produces fruits or vegetables here, I live in a sea of cattle, which is great because I can find healthy local meat ( and manure ) but I want to provide fresh organic produce to the local population... I am very blessed with two green thumbs, I hope I can grow more each year and share more each season... And perhaps make a modest living at some point...

We have a community garden here in our county on someone private land, maybe look into that. People donate their time to work in the garden I know alot of the produce goes to our local food bank.
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We have a community garden in town (14km away) one day I'd like to lend them a hand.... Working with them and the food bank are parts of my business plan... as well as pricing on a curve so lower income people can have better access to my produce, and work shares so people can trade their time for food... I even want to grow it into a place of learning for all ages... I'm a dreamer....
But I'll stop here before I end up posting the whole business plan... Lol... When I'm passionate about something I don't always know when to shut up :D

So baby steps and/or a loan... Fundraising even! I'll will not give up.
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hennible said:
That's the dream, eggs, meat, veggies... Even seed sales in the future. I have the land (not lot but enough for now) I need more greenhouse and other infrastructure because of the cool climate. I will just keep going one little addition at a time. Thank you for sharing that success story.
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We have a community garden in town (14km away) one day I'd like to lend them a hand.... Working with them and the food bank are parts of my business plan... as well as pricing on a curve so lower income people can have better access to my produce, and work shares so people can trade their time for food... I even want to grow it into a place of learning for all ages... I'm a dreamer....
But I'll stop here before I end up posting the whole business plan... Lol... When I'm passionate about something I don't always know when to shut up
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So baby steps and/or a loan... Fundraising even! I'll will not give up.
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Good plan
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