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Don't be so gullible Cboldt. Not everything is as it appears.

@The 8th Conference of the International Environment Forum Cultivating Sustainable Lifestyles

Community supported agriculture (CSA) or box scheme brings benefits to the community such as connecting with the farmer (knowing who grows your produce and where), learning about new vegetables and how to use seasonal ingredients, eliminating packaging and transportation costs (both direct costs and environmental costs), and reducing waste since produce does not need to meet market cosmetic standards. CSAs create a sense of social responsibility and stewardship of local land. They support the biodiversity of a given area and the diversity of agriculture through the preservation of small farms producing a wide variety of crops.

Here are some more links for you Nachum on Agenda 21.

-- Don't be so gullible Cboldt. Not everything is as it appears. --

True that. From what you've presented, there are some parts of Agenda 21 that I think are good. Not that they should be mandated, just that I think local self-sufficiency is, on balance, a social strength.

@URBAN AGRICULTURETo foster the development and growth of urban agriculture, a city may have to consider implementing techniques that include zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans and, in some cases, state legislation.
Urban agriculture plays an important role as part of an environmental sustainability program. It is recognized in Agenda 21 that “major adjustments are needed in agricultural, environmental and macroeconomic policy, at both national and international levels, in developed as well as developing countries, to create the conditions for sustainable agriculture and rural development,” (United Nations). This goal is also linked to the promotion of sustainable development, addressing the need for internal resource development, integration of environmental infrastructure, sustainable land-use planning and management, and access to land resources as an essential component of low-impact lifestyles. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a newer example of the urban farming enterprise. The CSA model began in rural areas, and has now worked its way into more urban areas. A person participating in a CSA program buys a share in a local farm, paying up-front dues to receive produce regularly throughout the growing season. Many CSAs directly respond to food security issues by offering shares to low-income households through grants, adopt-a-share programs, and other subsidies (CFSC 2003).

You want some more or is that enough?