About Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

What is CSA?

CSA Stands for Community Supported Agriculture.
  • CSA allows city residents to have direct access to high quality, fresh produce grown locally by regional farmers.
  • When you become a member of a CSA, you're purchasing a “share” of vegetables from a regional farmer.
  • Shares usually include 7-10 types of vegetables, enough for a family of 2-3 people.
  • Most CSAs also offer half shares for smaller households or busy city residents who frequently eat out.​

CSA History

A CSA equivalent, called teikei, which literally translated means "partnership" or "cooperation", was first developed in Japan by a group of women concerned with the use of pesticides, the increase in processed and imported foods and the corresponding decrease in the farm population. The more philosophical translation for teikei is "food with the farmer's face" (Van En 1992). In 1965, these women initiated a direct, cooperative relationship in which local farmers were supported by consumers on an annual basis

About Pranava Farms CSA 

  • We got this idea of  CSA because we were part of  CSAs while staying in Beaverton, OR and Santa Clara, CA in USA, 14 years back.
  • Ours is a small scaled down version of services provided by NYC CSAs, however our goal is to some day reach out more farmers directly to more Bangalore residents.
  • For an example. of CSA in New York City,you can visit www.justfood.org

How can I get a CSA in my neighbourhood?

  • Get the word out to your friends and neighbors and let them know that you are thinking of starting a CSA. Try to gauge the level of interest in your community.
  • Invite us to talk to you about  How to Start a CSA.
  • Start thinking about a possible distribution site in your neighborhood. Finding a distribution location can be one of the most challenging things about starting a CSA— so it’s good to start early.