Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Agriculture
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
biodiversity
organic farming sustainability |
| gptkbp:benefits |
supports local farmers
reduces food miles promotes sustainable farming practices encourages seasonal eating increases food security provides fresh produce to consumers |
| gptkbp:can_lead_to |
improved nutrition
increased consumer awareness greater appreciation for local food systems |
| gptkbp:challenges |
limited variety of produce
requires upfront payment risk of crop failure |
| gptkbp:components |
community engagement
subscription model direct marketing |
| gptkbp:defines |
a system in which consumers buy shares of a farm's harvest in advance
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
diversified farming practices
|
| gptkbp:example |
subscription boxes
farm share programs |
| gptkbp:goal |
to create a direct relationship between consumers and farmers
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
|
| gptkbp:impact |
fosters community relationships
educates consumers about food production strengthens local economies |
| gptkbp:involves |
farmers and consumers
|
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Australia gptkb:North_America |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
community groups
local governments non-profit organizations |
| gptkbp:model |
alternative to conventional agriculture
|
| gptkbp:origin |
developed in the 1960s in Switzerland and Japan
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| gptkbp:practice |
farm tours
crop sharing workdays on farms |
| gptkbp:promotes |
food sovereignty
|
| gptkbp:requires |
commitment from consumers
communication between farmers and consumers |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:cooking
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Appleton_Farms
gptkb:Wilson_Farm |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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