Suri, MayhahGoeringer, PaulHighlights the results of a survey conducted in the summer of 2014 by Maryland Department of Ag looking at the use of contracts and other risk management tools utilized by CSA operators in Maryland. The report also highlights workshops and materials developed by the Department of Agricultural and Resource and the Ag Law Education Initiative conducted in the winter of 2015. Finally, the report highlights state programs that verify CSA operators in California.en-UScommunity supported agriculturelocal foodrisk managementmaryland department of agricultureUSDA GrantArticle