The term “CSA program,” which is used in the definition of “retail food establishment” in 21
CFR 1.227, means a program under which a farmer or group of farmers grows food for a group of
shareholders (or subscribers) who pledge to buy a portion of the farmer’s crop(s) for that season.
This includes CSA programs in which a group of farmers consolidates their crops at a central
location for distribution to shareholders or subscribers.
