Community built around production?

In the CSA model, consumer pay for produce upfront

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/6-7

The model is basically that consumers pay for produce upfront, giving farmers a stable market and income, while customers have access to fresh, local produce. The environmental impact of production also decreases, as local sourcing shortens the supply chain. The relationship between farmers and buyers becomes closer, in many cases building a community around the CSA model. //