Farmer Resources
Together, we have combined farmer resources on this page.
If you have additional items that could help fellow farmers, contact us.
Delivering your CSA shares with B-Line
For farmers that want to offer home delivery of their shares, but don't have extra time or staff, PNWCSA and B-Line have developed "CSA by Bike". Drop your shares off at their downtown warehouse, and they'll be loaded with other CSA shares into their cargo bikes for delivery that day. This short video describes the program.
How to operate a CSA program
Developed in partnership with the OSU Small Farms Program, this flow chart guides beginning CSA farmers to resources that can help take their business to the next level.
Join the PNW CSA List Serve
Limited to CSA farmers and related agriculture professionals, this listserv is used to share information, communicate with regional farmers, and post job listings. It’s also a great way to get announcements from the PNW CSA coalition.
E-commerce platform guide
A comparison of 14 e-commerce platforms for farms and food hubs looking to sell online. Created in 2024 by our friends at the Michigan Farmers Market Association and Taste the Local Difference.
CSA Info Cards for your members
CSA Info Card with Food Storage Information is a printable 4X6 card that provides information about CSA and includes a quick reference for food storage on the back.
The CSA Farmer’s Nationwide Guide to Accepting SNAP/EBT Payments
Created by Zenger Farm, this guide and webinar is designed to help CSA farms accept SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) as payment for CSA shares.
Resources
Other Resources of Interest to CSA Farmers
Friends of Family Farmers
Promotes and protects socially responsible farming in Oregon through grassroots legislative advocacy, community education about agriculture, and programs that connect farmers to resources and education.
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Provides information and resources to help farmers and land owners protect our soil and water resources. Oregon Association of Conservation Districts provides state-wide conservation information. In the Portland area, we are served by the EMSWCD, WMSWCD, and Clackamas County SWCD.