Community Supported Agriculture programs improve on traditional marketing models by forming a direct relationship between the farmer and consumer. Community members purchase a “share” of the farm in the Spring, then every week during the growing season they pick up their portion of the harvest. At our farm, the shareholder’s commitment allows us to grow with confidence, knowing that our crops have been purchased by someone who cares about the community. A quarter of our income each year comes from CSA purchases and from sales at our store, From Our Garden. This revenue directly supports HGP’s training and employment programs by helping those in need achieve a stable productive place in society.