
How involved can you or will you need to be?
Some CSAs ask their members to help out on the farm. That could be a pro or a con depending on your schedule. In some cases, you can pay a lower up-front cost if you agree to do extra work. Just make sure to ask what, if any, time commitment might be expected of you before signing up.
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