For Maine farmers, CSAs bring more certainty to an unforgiving industry

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • August 30, 2025

There is little stability in farming, from the field to the finances. There will always be expenses. That reality often forces farmers to have a diverse array of revenue streams to stay afloat. One of the ways some farms accomplish that is through Community Supported Agriculture, in which members of the community pay for a share of a farm’s produce, meat and other products. Through that steady income stream, CSAs give farmers a sense of predictability that is usually lacking in the industry. For some, it’s the difference between staying in business and losing the farm.