Find Community Supported Agriculture Near You!

Ever wonder what a CSA box is or what a produce subscription might entail? A CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is a program to connect local producers with local eaters. The model grew nationally in the 1980s but took hold arguably sooner in Sonoma County as part of our deep agricultural roots.

CSAs offer a number of benefits for both growers and consumers. For subscribers, they provide fresh seasonal food, a direct connection to the people who grow it, and a chance to try new produce while supporting the local food system. For farmers, CSAs create a steadier income stream, help cover upfront growing costs, and reduce some of the uncertainty of selling through markets alone. In Sonoma County, CSAs also tend to build community through farm visits, events, and a stronger sense of shared investment in local agriculture.

Good places to find information on CSAs in Sonoma County include Farm Trails, which maintains a list of local CSA members and subscriptions, and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers or CAFF, which offers general CSA resources and guidance. Sonoma Magazine also publishes a local CSA guide, and some farms list their own CSA details directly on their websites, including pickup options, share sizes, and season dates.

Ag + Open Space helps protect the farms and ranches that make local food possible, and CSAs give the community a direct way to support those growers. By subscribing to a CSA, the community helps keep farmland in production, strengthen local farm businesses, and invest in a healthier, more resilient food system for Sonoma County.