Any CSA Recommendations?

[pegkerr]

I am thinking about investigating getting a share with a CSA farm (Community Supported Agriculture). The idea is, you pay a certain amount of money, and they will deliver organic, locally grown produce to your family. Pluses: encourages the family to eat fruits and vegetables, and support local farmers. Possible minuses: would my picky family let the food go to waste?

Is anyone doing this here in Minneapolis and have a farm they can recommend? Thoughts on your experience?

(kiramartin, might you be interested in splitting a share with me?)

Comments

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

I don't recommend it for your family. One, it's more expensive than buying your produce at the grocery store. Two, you're going to get a bunch of things each week that your family won't eat. Three, you're going to get even more things that your family won't eat.

It's kind of like Iron Chef: Produce. If you like figuring out how to cook and eat random produce, and are cooking all your meals at home, then it's fine. But otherwise, it'll just be another source of stress -- and one you get to pay extra for.

B