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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

Angelic Organics

Angelic Organics harvesting

The home of Farmer John Peterson, Angelic Organics is a biodynamic farm located in northern Illinois that delivers to shareholders at a number of Chicago drop-off sites. CSA members also have access to the CSA Learning Center, which aims "to empower people to create sustainable communities of soils, plants, animals, and people through educational, creative, and experiential programs offered in partnership with Angelic Organics."

Find out more at www.angelicorganics.com. Information about the CSA Learning Center is available at www.csalearningcenter.og.

Watch The Real Dirt on Farmer John for fascinating history into the development of the Angelic Organics CSA model. The Farmer John Cookbook is a great resource for how to cook all those vegetables you get in your CSA box, as well as a treasure trove of quirky vignettes from the CSA newsletter, shareholder quotes, and Farmer John's musings. Both the DVD and cookbook are available for purchase online in our catalog.

Click here for past CSA profile archives.

Announcements

  • 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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