I’ve been wanting to blog on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs for some time now. I find CSA’s so interesting for many reasons. It is a definite trend that continues to grow (no pun intended!), helps people to eat local and brings so many people together between the farmers and the people who buy the produce. One of the most intriguing aspects of CSA’s for me is the entrepreneurial spirit they bring, and the fact that I have seen so many women becoming farmers and running small farms! Typically, a CSA charges about $500 to each person who joins, and in return that person receives about 22 weeks of beautifully fresh, local produce late spring to early fall! I think it’s a great way to be in touch with the local economy and eat healthy all season long. CSA programs definitely fill up early – and the earth’s bounty only goes so far, so I would do your research and find a CSA in your area today if you are looking to join one for next season! Below are a few resources that I have found helpful:
Just Food - an organization that works to develope a just and sustainable food system in New York City.
Columbia County Bounty - has all sorts of great resources on famers markets and other food related info for Columbia County, NY - and the "Taste of Columbia County" is on August 3rd - so you can taste all the locally produced food yourself!
New York City Community Garden Coalition - in case you can't get into a CSA program - Community Gardens are just as great!
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