The clock is ticking! Have you grabbed your CSA yet???
CSAs, or community supported agriculture, are the best way to share in the bounty of the freshest, organic, locally-grown produce. It’s a partnership between a farm operation and community individuals who support the growing and production of food. Members “purchase” a share of the harvest and are usually on a system of weekly delivery or pick-up of fruits and vegetables (and sometimes even dairy and meat).
It’s the perfect scenario… you get fresh and organic produce, support local growers and farms, AND avoid the CO2 emissions created to bring your produce from other parts of the country… or world, for that matter!
… so what’s with the ticking clock??? Well, many CSAs are getting ready for the season and probably filling up… quickly. You certainly want to get your spot now, so to find a CSA in your area check out Local Harvest or Biodynamics.
If a CSA isn’t the way to go for you, and you just want to locate a local farmer’s market, you can also check another area of Local Harvest or the Farmer’s Market site.
Luckily, I WON a spot in a local CSA at EarthFest at our Zoo! (Yes, for a change {instead of me looking for a winner} I was the winner!) I will be sharing in the bounty of Fresh Fork Market, so if you’re in or around Cleveland check them out… there are a few membership spots left!
Now don’t wait a second longer… grab your CSA!!!
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Doreen – I have you to thank! I remember reading a post this time last year about CSA and didn’t really know what it was about. This year, we joined one and I cannot wait to start reaping the benefits of the yummy, local and organic produce we’ll get each week. Best of all, my little ones have enjoyed going and really seeing how REAL food is made, and have even tried things straight from the ground. It’s a wonderful thing!
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