(CSA) Community Supported Agriculture

Curious?  I know you are! 

I think I'll let the majestic Wikipedia step in and give you an excellent over-view:

Community-supported agriculture (CSA; sometimes known as community-shared agriculture) is an alternative, locally-based economic model of agriculture and food distribution. A CSA also refers to a particular network or association of individuals who have pledged to support one or more local farms, with growers and consumers sharing the risks and benefits of food production.

Need more info?  Check out what elisfarms.com has to say:

By purchasing a CSA subscription, you are purchasing FRESH, LOCAL, seasonal produce directly from the farmer. You now help support that farm's operation. The farmer benefits by bringing in a consistent income to help plant crops, work their land, and plan their production.

I learned about this awesome idea from a young woman that I work with.  And, you can't go wrong with someone who wrote an entire book. 

(Yes people, a ENTIRE BOOK! With a cover, start, middle, and even an end)

A book that I really haven't been able to get my hands on it because it's a travel/cookbook that D has been hogging on his side of the bed since I brought it home in late December.

Okay, back to CSA.

I texted D the instant I learned about it, I knew that it was something that would peek his interest and since the weekly box we would be getting can/will change each month it's a WILD CARD for fruit and veggies (which excites us both!)

Best news, it fits into our new budget PERFECTLY.

So, we did it folks!  I'm happy to say that we get our first box on Wednesday, the pick-up location is just a hop-skip-and-a-jump from work, AND I didn't have to scour through the grocery store for veggies and/or pay ungodly prices for items that claim to be "organic".

Here is what I will be picking up on Wednesday:

(No waxes. No preservatives. No GMO's. No chemical pesticides. NO KIDDING!)

• Navel Oranges
• Limes
• Tangerines
• Parsley or Cilantro
• Spinach or Kale
• Broccoli
• Strawberry
• Onion
• Arugula or Radish
• Lettuce
• Bacon or Fuerte Avocados

All of that for $20.00/week, the option to adjust to bi-weekly if needed, change pickup date/location, and an option for an upgraded box for $30.00. 

Oh, I just can't wait!

Interested?  We opted for Elis Farms since they grow in our hometown, and also have several pick-up spots (including the local farmers market). 

Click right HERE for more information. (you know you wanna!)

I will keep you all posted on this new adventure, and let you know if any other awesome things come my way!

PS - If you are interested in learning more about the book I mentioned earlier, please reach out - I'm happy to get you in touch with the author and see if there are any copies left, or if there will be future orders.