Community Supported Agriculture at The Oak Tree
We're thinking about setting up a CSA at The Oak Tree. Nothing to do with the child protection agency, everything to do with growing stuff with like minded people, and securing me a very basic income. I've written more on the Transition Ipswich forums please do get in touch here, or there, or by email, if you could be interested.
posted by Joanne @ 07:29
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3 Comments:
What is a csa? Also how did you get first started with your set up? Any bible like advice you could share or books? Sorry for all the question but you have inspired me and want to start realising a life long ambition.
Regards
martin searle / mdsearle@gmail.com
Hi Martin,
Delighted to try to help! We need more people trying things out on the land and developing a sustainable food system - go for it!
Community supported agriculture schemes vary considerably, and I think this gives a good summary:
http://www.makinglocalfoodwork.co.uk/about/csa/index.cfm
I wrote a bit more about the set-up I am thinking about for The Oak Tree here:
http://transitionipswich.org.uk/forum/topic.php?id=49
and we're holding meetings to discuss the idea if you are nearby and interested :) - check out the Transition Ipswich Forums.
I have read so many books that inspired The Oak Tree! Here are some of my favourites:
The New Organic Grower by Eliot Coleman - low energy low cost commercial veg growing.
Growing Green by Iain Tolhurt and Jenny Hall - amazing ideas on how to reduce inputs while keeping soil fertile.
Creating a Forest Garden by Martin Crawford - an absolutely amazing book by a remarkable guy.
Surviving and Thriving on the Land by Rebecca Laughton - more about how to approach land based projects and very very useful
I hope these help :)
Joanne
Thanks very much I will check these out.
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Regards,
Martin
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