Navigating the Co-Op Market

Community Supported Agriculture, or coops, are a way for consumers to create a relationship with a farm, receiving regular baskets of fresh, locally grown and in-season produce in exchange for a financial commitment or a work exchange. All co-ops are democratic by nature, non-profit and run by volunteers.

Community Supported Agriculture has experienced an enormous growth spurt in recent years. In 1990, the number of CSAs in the United States was estimated at 50. In 2005, the estimate grew to over 1,000.

Local Area coops include:

Santa Monica Co-op
1525 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
(310) 451-8902

Senior Citizen’s Food Co-Op
1414 S Atlantic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
(323) 261-2676

Co-Opportunity
1525 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
(310) 451-8902

To find a co-op in your very own neighborhood, please visit www.coopdirectory.org. And for more fascinating Natural Living tips and trends, check out our Natural Living section this month!