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How Community Supported Agriculture Sprouted In China

Little Donkey Farms' mascot, Professor, is a symbol of the challenges faced by the farm Daniel Charles/NPR hide caption

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How Community Supported Agriculture Sprouted In China

September 24, 2011 • In a village near Beijing, Little Donkey Farm is trying to rebuild a tradition of organic farming in the world's most populous country. It builds on thousands of years of Chinese history, but it's also inspired by American experiences.