CSA
3 synonyms for CSA, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Community-supported agriculture: an arrangement in which customers pay a farm in advance for a share of its harvest and receive a regular box of produce through the season.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
veg box scheme
farm share
box scheme
How to use CSA
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
CSA box
join a CSA
CSA share
CSA farm
Which meaning is intended depends heavily on context — food writing, American history or a job listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CSA in farming?
Community-supported agriculture is a subscription to a farm: members pay before the growing season and then collect a share of whatever is harvested. The farmer gets guaranteed income and cash early in the year, and members share the risk of a poor crop.
What is the difference between a CSA and a veg box scheme?
A veg box is simply a delivery service, and the supplier may buy produce in from anywhere. A true CSA involves paying one farm in advance and taking a share of that farm's actual harvest, so the contents vary with the season and the weather.
Is a CSA cheaper than a supermarket?
Usually it works out comparable or slightly cheaper per kilo for seasonal vegetables, but you pay a lump sum up front and cannot choose what arrives. The saving depends on whether you use everything in the box.
