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St. Louis Public Radio
Wednesday, May 6 - CSA farmers think outside the box
9 minutes Posted May 6, 2026 at 10:37 am.
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Community supported agriculture, or C-S-A boxes, first gained popularity in the 90s. It’s a way for people to support their local farmers… by paying upfront for produce that’s delivered throughout the summer. But today’s food system caters to both convenience and choice. As Harvest Public Media’s Hope Kirwan reports, that’s put pressure on CSA farmers to offer people more buying options.