What is a Community Supported Agricultural Scheme?

A Community Supported Agricultural Scheme is a new way of producing and distributing the food that we eat. By connecting the community with the place and people that grow their food, greater food security, sustainability and trust can be achieved. The CSA model offers access to land and the expertise of a grower but relies on community involvement to function.

Today we face many challenges in agriculture, which ultimately affect us all. The scheme will be using many cutting edge solutions such as biodynamics, no dig agriculture and permaculture.

Biodynamics and the “no dig” method promote abundant soil life and create nutrient dense crops with fantastic flavour.

Permaculture is guided by Earth care, people care and fair share. It offers operational systems that work with natural cycles, leading to maximum output for minimum input.

By using and teaching these systems we aim to reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment, while offering food produced without harmful chemicals, ensuring greater food security for all.

How to get involved

You are invited to grow a wide variety of crops with the guidance of a full time grower. The produce will then be made available to community growers, school canteens and local residents through a membership system. By supporting a grower and exchanging with the scheme in one of several ways, each member becomes a part of a diverse and robust community food network.
Community Grower/Coordinator Membership

Community Grower/Coordinator Membership

Free of charge

A Community Grower’s membership is free of charge to those actively involved in the CSA and entitles members to a share of the produce.
STANFORD HALL CSA DOMESTIC MEMBERSHIP

Domestic Membership

Half £6/ £10 per week

A full domestic membership entitles the member to 52 weekly veg bags, as well as a say in what is produced by the CSA at monthly meetings.
extended membership

Domestic Membership Add-Ons

Extra £1 per week

As well as vegetables the CSA will also produce fruit, eggs, honey, grains, mushrooms, preserves, herbs, spices,
cut flowers, charcoal, craft items, Christmas trees for hire, eco Christmas decorations and plants for sale in the
nursery. Some of these items may be offered in weekly veg bags, others will be charged for through membership
add-ons.
STANFORD HALL CSA SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP

School Membership

Consultation Needed

With a school membership children have the opportunity to be involved in growing the vegetables that will later be served in their school's canteen. Access to our educational gardens provides further learning opportunities and an insight into many forms of sustainable agriculture. Poster updates from the farm keep children connected to the crops that will soon be on the menu, creating enthusiasm for vibrant food, a healthy lifestyle and a sustainable way of living.
STANFORD HALL CSA COMMERCIAL MEMERSHIP

Commercial Membership

BY CONSULTATION/ QUOTATION

Commercial membership allows a business to pre-order produce to be grown by Stanford Hall CSA. The membership fee will be calculated by conducting a Tesco price match on all ordered produce, and divided by the number of weeks in the term of the membership.
STANFORD HALL GROWERS COOP

Grower's Cooperative Membership

Free of charge

Using our online platforms we will create a network of growers to share knowledge, tools and surpluses. This will create a resilient food network for the community while reducing waste. This form of membership is free of charge and can be used by anyone who grows produce in the local area.

Family Open Sundays 11am-2pm are your opportunity to bring the whole family to the farm, meet and spend time with other members of the community and join the growers for some time amongst the vegetables. We'll start at 11am with a few simple hands-on tasks to suit all abilities. Soup & hot drinks at 1pm.

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Our Progress

Here you can keep track of what we have been up to so far

Any questions?

If you are interested in becoming a member please use our MEMBERSHIP page. If you have any other questions please contact us here.

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