Neue Publikation: Is community-supported agriculture a case of real utopia? The case of Germany [03.03.26]
Bücheler, H. & Bosch, C.
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.1080/21683565.2026.2635585
Abstract
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) critiques industrializedagri-food systems and promotes fair partnerships between con-sumers and producers. This paper explores the potential of CSAbeyond its niche, using Germany as a case study. Applying ErikOlin Wright’s concept of real utopia, it examines whether CSAchallenges capitalist structures. Drawing on secondary litera-ture, it assesses the desirability, feasibility, and achievability ofCSA. The results suggest that CSA in Germany qualifies as a realutopia, but that it faces limitations to growth due to implemen-tation constraints such as the need for additional market chan-nels and access to land.
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