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Excerpts from the report Introduction: This study proposed to identify the trends in CSA business model adaptation including changes in product innovation and profitability drivers as the CSA marketing model evolves to address emerging consumer preferences and direct marketing opportunities. By conducting a national survey of CSAs, researchers hoped to: 1. Describe the current use of the CSA business model, including scale and regional differences; 2. Identify the role and strategic dynamics of the CSA model in a local foods business start-up; 3. Identify the emerging and adapted uses of the CSA model to pursue scale individually and through cooperation and pursue alternative local foods markets; and 4. Examine perspectives of CSA operators on expected future business and market innovations.