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Dan Corsi and Lindsay Crum didn’t set out to start a community-supported agriculture program. They just wanted to grow some food. A little space to breathe, a break from the grind, maybe a few chickens. A simple life.

Dan had been climbing the corporate ladder at Best Buy, trading hours for paychecks and wondering why it always felt like something was missing. Lindsay, a full-time Realtor, loved her work but craved something more tangible. They bought 10 acres in Groveland and named it Offbeat Acres—because, as Lindsay puts it, “We’re kind of casual. We pasture-raise our chickens. We raise our produce by chaos gardening. I call it that because all those straight-rowed victory garden types you see in the magazines were just not for me. I toss my seed out, and where it lands and what grows is part of the fun.”

At first, they just farmed for themselves. Then they started bringing their eggs and chickens to the local farmer’s market, and that’s when they saw it: farmers, the very backbone of local food, struggling to sell to the people right in their own community. The logistics were brutal—booth fees, long days away from the farm, hoping to sell enough to make it worth their while. “Frankly, it takes away from time better spent working on the farm,” Lindsay says. “We figured there had to be a better way.”

So Dan, analytical to his core, started researching CSAs—Community Supported Agriculture programs. The idea was simple: create a direct link between local farmers and the people who wanted their food. But Dan and Lindsay wanted to do it differently. Instead of just one farm supplying everything, why not a multi-farm, multi-producer CSA? And instead of farmers paying to participate, why not have members pay a flat fee and let farmers set their own prices?

Dan took the plan to the city of Groveland, and they got behind it in a big way. With city support, they launched the Groveland Exchange CSA and opened their own farmer’s market. Today, the CSA has grown to include about 15 producers, all within 10 miles of Groveland.

Here are just a few:

Harrison Creek Farm: Family-run, pasture-raised poultry and pork. Their layers roam freely over five acres, producing eggs certified by the Florida Department of Agriculture.

Waterwell Farms: Fresh herbs and microgreens grown aquaponically. It’s also part of Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation, helping survivors thrive.

Offbeat Acres: Dan and Lindsay’s own farm, featuring pasture-raised poultry and produce.

Anderson Farm and Apiary: A local honey farm offering beekeeping courses.

Sheri’s Sourdough N’Such: A micro-bakery specializing in artisan sourdough bread, bagels, and other handmade delights.

Farmers don’t pay a thing to be part of the CSA. Instead, members pay a one-time $150 membership fee, giving them access to everything—from fresh vegetables and fruit to eggs, honey, baked goods, and pastured meats. They shop online, place their orders by Saturday night, and farmers get the list on Sunday. By midweek, orders are ready for pickup at the Groveland Exchange.

The Groveland Exchange isn’t just a pickup spot—it’s a hub. The old building used to house a coffee shop, and Dan and Lindsay saw no reason to let that go to waste. Now, members and visitors alike can grab a cup of Groveland Exchange coffee while they chat with neighbors or watch the lake shimmer in the afternoon sun. The space also hosts farm-to-table dinners, movie nights, and community gatherings. There’s even a patio available for private events.

For Dan and Lindsay, this isn’t just about food—it’s about connection. Between farmers and eaters. Between neighbors. Between the land and the people who love it. And the food? It’s as real as it gets. When you eat well, it has the power to transform your health from the inside out.” Lindsay says. And what about the price? “It might cost more, but it doesn’t cost more. Not really,” Lindsay says. “Factor in the convenience, the fuel costs to shop around, and sheer quality and health benefits for your family, I’d say our local CSA is a bargain.”

What started as a simple dream quickly grew into something much bigger—a community rooted in connection, hard work, and incredible food. For Dan and Lindsay, the Exchange isn’t just about fresh produce and local goods; it’s about bringing people together, one bite at a time.