CSA - Community Shared Agriculture

[FitnessBrat]

I never even knew such a thing existed, but after some research I found one very close to my home. I joined their farm (you have to pay a membership fee to join a CSA) to see how I'd like it. I prefer to eat organic produce and only buy organic milk for my children. I haven't really crossed over to being strict on meats, because WOW, I don't know if I can afford it. :laugh:


It's a really good way to try out a variety of fruits and vegetables that you may not normally eat or even think about eating. It's also a way to force more veggies on your family. :whistle Speaking of - does anyone have a good recommendation for cooking swiss chard? :grin:


Anyone else belong to a CSA or co-op?

[Mr I]

Great concept, seen a youtube one also of a guy encouraging people to cultivate the pavement side grass

[Turbo3000]

I was a member of a local one before they opened up a storefront.

[FitnessBrat]

I was a member of a local one before they opened up a storefront.

Was it like where you pay a price for say a produce share, but you don't know what you'll get in the box?

[Turbo3000]

Was it like where you pay a price for say a produce share, but you don't know what you'll get in the box?

Pretty much. A local restaurant was the delivery spot and you received a box per week. It will force you to cook with new ingredients.