CSA

July 29, 2009 in Farmer's Market, Meals & Food by JeniQ | 2 comments

I’ve been seriously considering a subscription to a local CSA farm.

“Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a “membership” or a “subscription”) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.” source

I’ve spoken with Edible Earthscapes and Double-T Farm. I know there are a few others out there, too. I’m wondering if anyone out there has any experience and would like to offer their feedback.

I like the idea of locally grown organic produce at a good price. I also like the challenge of cooking with the seasons. I’d feel like the Iron Chef – what’s the secret ingredient?!

  1. Christy’s avatar

    Christy on July 30, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    We belong to DoubleT this year and love it. We pick up every Saturday at the N Hills FM.

  2. Sean’s avatar

    Sean on August 7, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    We’ve thought about doing something similar with a local bakery but ended up not. we would never eat the bread and it would likely spoil.

    Veggies might be different tho.