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Community Supported Agriculture Network UK

@csanetworkuk

Bringing farmers and communities together by supporting CSA farms and promoting the CSA movement across the UK

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Box of seasonal greens picked today and picked up this afternoon. A great big frilly red lettuce, leeks, salad bags, Nero Kale & spinnach

27.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Four online webinars for diversifying and strengthening your CSA farm. One exciting in-person gathering Wales for shared learning, encouragement, celebration and visioning! www.tickettailor.com/events/commu...

27.02.2026 17:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Saw this and ordered our weekly winter salad & veg box: will pick it up tomorrow. Support local small growers, folks!

26.02.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That's great! Thanks for doing what you can!

26.02.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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There is a need for an immediate market garden support scheme, in time to stop hundreds of small farms and decades of horticultural knowledge disappearing just when it’s most needed. communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/small-farms-...

26.02.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ₯• Let’s make food policy a defining issue at this year’s election!

Join us for Scotland’s flagship National Food Debate and hear directly from political parties on how they plan to deliver meaningful change to our food system.

Sign up here ➑️ bit.ly/49E4CWI

05.02.2026 08:43 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Buy tickets – Equinox CSA Gathering in Wales – Ash & Elm Horticulture Equinox CSA Gathering in Wales – Ash & Elm Horticulture, Sat 21 Mar 2026 - Dydd Sadwrn 21 Mawrth 2026 10:00 – 21:00Garddwriaeth Onnen a Llwyfen, SY18 6PW Os ydych chi'n rhedeg neu'n gweithio i CSA, ne...

www.tickettailor.com/events/commu...

13.02.2026 12:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hi everyone, if you're in Wales, we have a CSA gathering coming up at the equinox on Sat 21 March, organised in collaboration the Social Farms & Gardens, the Landworkers' Alliance and the Organic Growers Alliance. Hope some of you can make it!

13.02.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In March:
🌷Adding flowers with Hannah Lamb
🌳 Adding agroforestry with @benraskin.bsky.social of @thesoilassociation.bsky.social
β˜€οΈ Building resilience with Andy Dibben
πŸ’š Growing inclusion through twinning with Jade Bashford of the Real Farming Trust www.tickettailor.com/events/commu...

05.02.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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See you at Oxford Real Farming Conference this week!

05.01.2026 13:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're pleased to be one of the organisations behind the launch of @landmatchengland.bsky.social, a new not-for-profit land sharing service for England, bringing together land seekers and landowners

15.12.2025 17:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We dream of seeing a thriving CSA in every neighbourhood in the UK. If you're ready to join us in making that a reality by starting your local CSA or keeping your CSA going, our masterclasses will equip you with the basics and beyond: www.tickettailor.com/events/commu...

11.12.2025 18:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're excited to put this out into the world with @ogagrowers.bsky.social and funded by @afnnetwork.bsky.social

28.11.2025 07:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're in Westminster today launching the UK Fruit & Veg Coalition, which we co-founded! We're meeting with MPs and other politicians to discuss our key messages: grow more fruit & veg in the uk, reduce reliance on imports and make healthy, fresh, sustainable produce available to all

25.11.2025 15:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CSAs continue to deliver public goods that supermarkets never could: fresh food grown with care, thriving ecosystems & meaningful work that brings people together.

Check out our Annual Report for stories, numbers & people behind the year in CSA: communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/rooted-in-re...

22.10.2025 14:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We’re especially excited to hear from @benraskin.bsky.social, who’ll share fresh insights from his research on part-time farming, exploring how it can support farmers, strengthen local food systems and open up new ways to connect with the land

09.10.2025 11:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for our AGM!

Tuesday 14th October | 3-5pm | Online

This is your chance to help shape the CSA Network’s work for the year ahead, connect with fellow members, share ideas and celebrate what we’ve achieved together. Come along if you're a member: calendar.app.google/KMQTAwR9fhSm...

09.10.2025 11:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
River Bure

River Bure

Lymington River

Lymington River

River Meon

River Meon

River Wye

River Wye

Introducing the Rivers at Risk πŸ’§

We're looking beneath the surface of some iconic and important National Park rivers to highlight key risks and why we need to rescue our rivers.

You can take action for our rivers πŸ‘‰ www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

16.09.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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🌱Growers, smart water use matters more than ever

This webinar looks at how soil moisture probes & weather stations can transform irrigation decisions

John Taylor: Pollybell Farm
Peter White: Moisture Moisture Sense
With our head of hort Carolyn Coxe

15/10, 3pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1639854582...

18.09.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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We're hiring a development worker in Wales! The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 19th October so be quick!

The Development Worker Wales with work closely with our team to develop Community Supported Agriculture in Wales.

communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/work-with-us/

03.10.2025 15:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cam from Offgrid Organics tells about how the Community Supported Agriculture farm got started and how our course Grow Your Own CSA (starting Tuesday 30th) helped. You can book on here: communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/gyocsa/

25.09.2025 14:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Regional CSA Gatherings 2025

🌱 CSA Gatherings this Sept in Scotland & Wales 🌱

A day for CSA farmers to connect, share experiences, learn together & enjoy farm tours, workshops & shared meals 🌾

πŸ“ Edinburgh – Sat 13 Sept
πŸ“ Llanidloes – Sat 27 Sept
πŸ’· Β£40–50

Info & tickets: communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/regional-csa...

26.08.2025 10:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our 2-day in-person course, Setting up & Scaling up your CSA, offers real-world insights, step-by-step guidance, space to explore ideas and share challenges plus first-hand experience from the host CSA
communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/setting-up-s...

23.06.2025 11:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜I felt hopeful about my daughter’s future’: the farmers fixing our eco crisis – in pictures From Northern Irish handkerchief-makers to Scilly Isles fisherman who know when to let stocks replenish, a new book showcases radical solutions to our environmental problems

CSA in the @theguardian.com: "In Edinburgh, Lauriston Farm is run by a majority-women workers’ cooperative, who are drawing on the power of local people to restore a 100-acre urban growing site. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland" www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

16.06.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 Two-day CSA training with Ed Hamer this July
For growers + organisers building just, local food systems.
In-person, hands-on, rooted in agroecology.
πŸ“… 19th-20th July πŸ“ Leamington Spa
🎟 Info + tickets: communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/setting-up-s... #CSA #agroecology #landjustice

09.05.2025 12:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK upland & lowland sheep farmers

Join our webinar on Weds May 7, 6pm for expert, practical advice on
πŸͺ± improving soil health
🌱 pasture management
🐏 grazing systems to boost productivity/animal health

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-s...

And we'll be at National Sheep Assoc events this May & June

10.04.2025 15:36 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're running free online information sessions THIS WEEK all about Community Supported Agriculture for growers and community organisers in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Book at communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/csa-informat...

21.04.2025 17:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're looking for a development worker in West Yorkshire to help us support and grow Community Supported Agriculture in the region: communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/work-with-us/

03.04.2025 10:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meanwood Valley Urban Farm in Leeds is looking for a head grower to manage their small market team. The deadline for applications is this Sunday! communitysupportedagriculture.org.uk/head-grower-...

03.04.2025 09:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Highlands & Islands CSA info sessions - April 22nd & 24th

Highlands & Islands CSA info sessions - April 22nd & 24th

Free info sessions on Community Supported Agriculture for Highlands & Islands, Scotland 
Tuesday 22nd April, 6.30-8pm and Thursday 24th April 9.30-11am. Email csanetworkcomms@gmail.com Funded by The Pebble Trust

Free info sessions on Community Supported Agriculture for Highlands & Islands, Scotland Tuesday 22nd April, 6.30-8pm and Thursday 24th April 9.30-11am. Email csanetworkcomms@gmail.com Funded by The Pebble Trust

We want to see farms growing and raising good food for their local communities thrive. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an important model for making that happen, putting farmers and local people directly in touch with each other.Β 
#agroecology #communityresilence #foodsovereignty

28.03.2025 12:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0