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CSA!
Have no idea what that stands for? Well, neither did I at the start of today. In
my search for where to find local pastured eggs in New York City, I came across
the tip of all tips; signing up with a CSA program. Community Supported
Agriculture programs are structured in a way that consumers pre-sponsor small
organic farms in their upcoming crops and then receive a weekly or bi-weekly
share in the harvests.
For example, the
CSA location nearest us in Brooklyn, has a plan where we can receive a full
share of organic vegetables, fruits, eggs, flowers once every two weeks for the
equivalent of $42 a pickup. This is possible because we would pay in full
at the start of the season, or at least in two parts, in order to invest in the
farmer's upcoming crop, so he/she can then focus fully on quality, diverse
produce instead of having to cater to general demand and protect against losses.
This system is also an ideal in sustainable local eating. The farms themselves
are smaller and consume far less energy, and since they are local within a
couple hundred miles or less, the shipping issue becomes obsolete. Not to
mention, more delicious sun ripened foods that reflect the natural cycle of the
earth's harvest.
I don't know about you, but we have a tendency in getting stuck
in a rut when it comes to our produce purchases. So the idea of having a
different, and season appropriate selection of produce to enjoy on a regular
basis thrills me to no end! It is seasonal however, so you will want to
sign up early for the upcoming season which generally runs from June through
November. Eating local and organic, plus supporting farmers in their pursuit of
sustainable agriculture practices makes being part of a CSA an awesome
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Author:
Dabannon
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