I'm a member of a local CSA. Love it! Each year I pay in the spring for a season that's about 21 weeks long, more or less. It works out to about 20-24 dollars per week. My farmer grows organically (not certified), using no pesticides, no chemical fertilizer. He has done a lot of work with compost and other natural soil amendments and his soil reflects that. It looks really good! I also have a source for local beef and occasional lamb, and another for local eggs. David Elliot
Beautiful! Your commitment allows these farmers to plan ahead and provision for the soil amendments, seeds, equipment, etc. I acknowledge you for making the effort to do this! It makes a huge difference!
I spent $65 dollars this week and got some of the best food (its so GOOD!) that you can buy. Local people where I live are artisans that rival European foods, milk and cheese.
Kiki, this is wonderful. Yup... it is delicious AND nutritious. You are blessed to be around that type of artisan. I believe there are artisans everywhere and we get more of what we support. So your support of your local artisans will encourage others to learn and get involved as well.
You can leverage your garden by purchasing what you didn't produce from local farmers. Yet again, I won't have enough cucumbers for pickling, so I'll take advantage of the local supply.
I'm a member of a local CSA. Love it! Each year I pay in the spring for a season that's about 21 weeks long, more or less. It works out to about 20-24 dollars per week. My farmer grows organically (not certified), using no pesticides, no chemical fertilizer. He has done a lot of work with compost and other natural soil amendments and his soil reflects that. It looks really good! I also have a source for local beef and occasional lamb, and another for local eggs. David Elliot
Beautiful! Your commitment allows these farmers to plan ahead and provision for the soil amendments, seeds, equipment, etc. I acknowledge you for making the effort to do this! It makes a huge difference!
I spent $65 dollars this week and got some of the best food (its so GOOD!) that you can buy. Local people where I live are artisans that rival European foods, milk and cheese.
Kiki, this is wonderful. Yup... it is delicious AND nutritious. You are blessed to be around that type of artisan. I believe there are artisans everywhere and we get more of what we support. So your support of your local artisans will encourage others to learn and get involved as well.
You can leverage your garden by purchasing what you didn't produce from local farmers. Yet again, I won't have enough cucumbers for pickling, so I'll take advantage of the local supply.