The Suburban Farmer: Community Supported Agriculture
Let's say you've tried your hand at gardening recently, but you've discovered your thumb just isn't as green as you'd imagined. There is hope yet! A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is the perfect way to become involved in a sustainable local food plan, even if you don't have the talent or time to grow your own. In a CSA, you and a group of people in your region become "members" of a specific farm. You pay annual or monthly dues, and in return, receive the freshest produce straight from the land itself, eliminating the harmful environmental effects that transporting food across the country can bring.There are many resources devoted to finding a CSA near you, including Localharvest.org, where you can search by zip code. If you don't have a CSA in your region, don't be afraid to start one up yourself! Not only will you be supporting local farmers and their families, but in some cases, the farmers ask that the CSA members do some manual labor on their farm itself. This helps the members gain a respect for the actual work involved in the food we take for granted everyday.
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4-24-2008 @ 4:40PM
jen said...
you spelled localharvest.org wrong.
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