Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects local farmers with community
Posted by Sarah on 15 Jun 2007 | Tagged as: Food and Drink, Green
As organic standards continually become less restrictive, and the biotech industry grows, consumers seek fresh healthy food from their local communities. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects local farmers with local consumers. According to Local Harvest, CSAs; develop a regional food supply and strong local economy, maintain a sense of community, encourage land stewardship, and honor the knowledge and experience of growers and producers working with small to medium farmers. With production and consumption directly linked, consumers are able to visit farms and learn about the sustainable practices used to grow their food. A monthly subscription supplies CSA members with access to a variety of fresh, local produce and often other locally produced specialty food products. As mentioned in a previous post here, Local Harvest is an excellent source for locating CSA programs near you.
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I have recently joined a CSA, and it very quickly changed the way I eat. It forced diversity into my diet. I was used to planning a menu, then going shopping almost daily for the ingredients. Now I look to the fresh ingredients provided in my weekly box to bring the inspiration for my meals. Knowing that I am helping support local people with a passion for farming is great, but I like the yummy food best.
The fresh diversity is amazing and many CSAs offer recipes and nutritional information in newsletters.