Samenvatting

This study examines the needs and challenges of Community Supported Agriculture farms (CSAs) in the Netherlands. It also explores leverage points for systemic change in the Dutch food system, aiming to address global societal challenges and food sovereignty issues. This research is carried out for CSA Netwerk NL, an organization operating on a national level, that is committed to increasing the impact of CSAs in the Dutch food system transformation. The main objective of this study is to provide action points for CSA Netwerk NL to improve and expand its support for CSAs in the Netherlands, fostering systemic improvements in their operating landscape. To achieve this, the study addresses the following research question: "How can CSA Netwerk NL enhance and expand its transformative support for Dutch CSAs, considering their diverse set-up, capacities, needs, and challenges?"