Thinking about signing up for a CSA but want to learn more about the idea before you commit? Read on.
For over 40 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.
Met a lady yesterday who said she hesitated to get farm share not because of cost or accessibility but because she was afraid of ending up with food she didn't want.
I told her I take the food I don't want to the food pantry.
She was like HMMMMM...
#solarpunk #farmshare #foodpantry
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