Finger Lakes, N.Y. — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand today introduced legislation that would create a competitive grant program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture dedicated to the promotion of Community Supported Agriculture. “CSA is a renowned and proven system that directly connects consumers with the farmers who grow their food,” stated Gillibrand.

The legislation would award federal funds to non-profit organizations, extension services, and state and local government agencies to provide grower support – ranging from marketing and business assistance to crop development – to new or current CSA farmers, as well as assist in the development of innovative delivery and distribution programs.