How 3 Veteran Farmers Run High-Retention Subscription Programs at Scale
A candid, 70-minute panel with three long-time CSA/farm share operators on what actually works across production, fulfillment, and member retention — moderated by Ari Memar.
- Learn how experienced farms plan shares, prevent errors, and protect member trust
- See behind-the-scenes how 100–1,000+ member programs balance growth without burning out
- Get honest insight into what they’d change if starting over in 2026
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What You'll Learn
Production Planning That Works
How to forecast quantities, balance CSA with other sales, and avoid the planning mistakes that quietly kill retention.
Fulfillment Systems That Scale
How to design pickup sites, train staff, reduce miscounts, and handle mistakes without losing members.
Retention & Sustainable Growth
How top farms drive renewals, build real relationships, and grow through referrals and strategic partners.
Meet the Panel
Elaine (Full Belly Farm), Melanie (Shakefork Community Farm), and Elizabeth (Singing Frogs Farm) collectively serve thousands of CSA members and have decades of experience running large, resilient programs. They’ve navigated changing consumer expectations, operational breakdowns, staff turnover, and rapid growth — and stayed profitable. This panel isn’t theory. It’s hard-earned experience from farmers who’ve made CSAs work long-term. Moderated by Ari Memar, Founder of Farmhand.
Learn From Farmers Who’ve Already Solved These Problems
Get practical systems, honest lessons, and real-world insight you can apply immediately to strengthen your CSA/Herdshare.