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Associative Economics and Community Supported Agriculture

Biodynamics Spring 2008 CoverIn the Summer 1987 issue of Biodynamics, Jan VanderTuin introduced North American farmers and consumers to the concept of community supported agriculture (CSA) - a concept which, over the next two decades, flourished and entered into the mainstream consciousness. The Spring 2008 issue of Biodynamics not only celebrates the success of the CSA concept, but also considers its implementation and asks how we may develop a truly integrated associative economy.

Recent news on CSAs and related issues can be viewed in the news archives. See our Introduction to CSAs page for more information about CSAs, how they work, and further resources.

By becoming a member in the Association, you will receive four issues of Biodynamics each year, as well as discounts on literature and other benefits. Upcoming issues of Biodynamics will feature more on associative economics by Gary Lamb, Robert Karp, and Hartmut von Jeetze, as well as information on biodynamic agriculture research (Summer 2008) and opportunities for new farmers (Fall 2008). Member donations help the Association pursue communications and education, regional outreach, resource development, and training initiatives. We're planning many projects in celebration of our 70th year. Your contribution will make a difference!

Weekly CSA Profile

Hawthorne Valley Farm

View over Hawthorne Valley Farm

Located in the Taconic Range in Columbia County, New York, Hawthorne Valley Farm is supported by 250 CSA members. The farm has produced food for over 35 years, currently growing over 40 varieties of vegetables on its 10-acre market garden. According to the farm's mission statement, "our biodynamic farming practices reflect our commitment to protecting the health of the earth and all who live on it."

In addition, Hawthorne Valley Farm hosts student groups, government organizations, and other community members through its outreach and educational program, which includes apprenticeships, internship and counselor positions with urban and suburban school children, the Farmscape Ecology Program, and a center offering adult education in anthroposophy and Waldorf teacher training.

Find out more at hawthornevalleyfarm.org.

Click here for past CSA profile archives.

Announcements

  • Two weeks remaining to submit applications for the National Sustainable Agriculture Standards Committee. Download PDF of press release from the Leonardo Academy.
  • New website from the Nature Institute on Nontarget Effects of Genetic Manipulation provides information about both the intended and unintended consequences of transgenic experiments: natureinstitute.org/nontarget
  • European Alliance of Initiatives for Applied Anthroposophy (ELIANT) Campaign seeking signatures to protect biodynamic and anthroposophical products from EU regulations: www.eliant.eu/new/lang/en (click here to link directly to petition)


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