Practice Abstract #4: AMPI CSA Network: Building Farmer Knowledge, Capacity and Local Food Sovereignty

Local food systems in Czechia face challenges such as unstable markets for small farmers, limited access to knowledge for new  entrants, and fragmented relationships between producers and consumers. Many farmers struggle with economic uncertainty, limited time for training, and the absence of structured advisory support models tailored to community-based food systems. AMPI aims to address these barriers by developing a coordinated Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) network that strengthens farmer–consumer cooperation, builds capacities of new and existing farmers, and promotes resilient, community led food systems. The objective is to provide stable markets, practical training, and advisory support, contributing to long-term 
food sovereignty and improved farm viability.