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Community Supported Agriculture gains in popularity

The number of CSAs in Vermont has more than doubled in the past decade.  We talkwith farmers Pete Johnson and Scout Proft about why they’re so popular, and how they fit into a model of sustainable agriculture.  Also, a covered bridge in Newfane is up for sale, and we check in on loosening travel restrictions to Cuba.

Craftsbury farm provides year-round, local produce

Community Supported Agriculture is a popular way to buy fresh vegetables directly from local farms. But what to do in the middle of winter, when there’s no weekly harvest? VPR’s Amy Noyes visited a Northeast Kingdom farm that’s figured out how to supply fresh produce year-round.