Recent years have seen a gradual shift in the way many people think about the food they buy. Consumers are starting to ask more questions;
* Where did my food come from?
* How far did it travel to get to my plate?
* What methods were used to produce it?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is another form of local farming that has seen significant growth in recent years. A CSA is a community of people who purchase shares in a local farming operation and then who share in the farm's bounty during the growing season. CSA's not only provide access to locally grown food, but they have helped many people reconnect with the land offering the opportunity to participate in the growing process.