Another option which has had success in some areas is the formation of CSA's
In basic terms, CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community’s farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Members or shareholders of the farm or garden pledge in advance to cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and farmer’s salary. In return, they receive shares in the farm’s bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land. Members also share in risks, including poor harvest due to unfavorable weather or pests. — USDA definition
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) requires a high level of trust between the community and the farmer. Its physical basis is diversified small-scale agriculture (what used to be called truck farming). It is more suited to some areas of the U.S. than to others. CSAs thrive where small farms can provide a diverse array of consumer-ready products such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, meats, honey, milk products, and eggs to large urban populations (the market) in close proximity to the farm. CSAs are less adapted to sparsely populated regions characterized by large-scale commodity farming.
Whew! For a moment I thought you were going to recommend secession. And you know how those Civil War threads go around here.