PCSA is one of a handful of community supported agriculture programs in the state of Illinois, and is the largest program in Central Illinois.

Unlike most CSAs, PCSA was started by community members who wanted to strengthen ties between themselves and local farmers. Since 1994, PCSA has operated as a non profit organization (see bylaws) matching consumers with local farmers growing produce without pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

Before the growing season begins, PCSA shareholders sign agreements with local farmers who agree to grow crops and bring them to neighborhood locations each week during the growing season. Shareholders receive an average of dollar amount of produce each week. However, the volume of their produce resembles a bell curve. Shareholders also receive information on how to prepare and store their produce, as well as information about the farm and membership activities such as farm tours, potlucks, and community education and outreach efforts.

We are extremely pleased that we have been able to help in ushering in the next generation of sustainable farmers in East Central Illinois, as this is crucial to the long-term availability of wholesome, local food for our community. (read more)

For details about the current year's program, see contracts and planting list. Also be sure to read about our current farmers, the Moore family of Watseka, and take a virtual farm tour. You can see more of the farm and PCSA in this Prairie Fire piece produced by shareholder Alison Davis Wood on the WILL television website.

To contact PCSA by postal mail, write to Prairieland CSA, P.O. Box 1404; Champaign, IL 61824-1404. You also can reach us by emailing Anna Barnes or by phoning 217.355.6279.