My first share from a local CSA (organic produce)

June 20, 2006

You're welcome, Leah! My daughter does the web site for the CSA I

linked to.

Tommie

rawfood , Leah Morrison <l_morrison2002

wrote:

>

> How and where to get quality organic produce comes up fairly often

on this list, so I thought I would share a recent experience with

you.

>

> I used a website similar to this one:

>

> to locate a CSA farm near me. I contacted them and arranged to

purchase a small share of their crop for the whole season. Prices

probably vary, but mine is $250 for 18-20 weeks of organic produce.

I wasn't sure I what to expect, and decided that conservative was the

safest bet and went with a small share. They have three different

pick up times during the week, and I selected to meet them at the

farmer's market on Saturday morning. All of the shares are picked and

set aside, what remains is what they sell at the farmers market to

the public. I was very pleased with the quality and as the season

goes on the variety and quantity will increase. The share this week

had romaine, spinach and radishes. (We are in Iowa, and there just

isn't much ready yet.)

>

> Dh wasn't very excited about trying a CSA, so we planted a garden

again this year anyway. I am hoping if the CSA experience goes well

we won't need to plant much next year.

>

> Well, that's my 2 cents worth on the matter of CSAs. Oh, one

more thing I originally found the link to CSAs on Tommie's blog.

Thanks Tommie!

>

> Kindest Regards,

> Leah

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