You can fulfill most of your New Year’s resolutions with one simple act and now is the time to do it!  If you go to the site localharvest.org/csa, you can browse for Community Supported Agriculture.  CSA links local farmers with supporters in order to cover their farm’s operating costs for the year.  Supporters buy shares in exchange for goods through a predetermined growing season.  The products can include honey, vegetables, flowers, eggs, dairy, fruit and meat.  Now, how does this fulfill your resolutions?

I’m going to eat healthier:  One share usually provides enough vegetables per week for a family of four.  Also, most farmers interested in this type of arrangement believe keeping their crops as organic as possible!

I’m going to save money:  By cutting out the middle man (the wholesaler), you and the farmer meet in the middle of wholesale and retail price.  The farmer makes more and you spend less.

I’m going to give back to my community:  By eating local, you are stimulating the economy in your area.

I’m going to make more friends this year:  Well, you’ll already have a friend in the farmer that you are supporting.  Plus, most of the other farm supporters will probably be members of the local Slow Food USA convivium.  Slow Food socials are great gatherings to make friends with similar interests.

There are over 2,200 CSA’s in the U.S.  Support your local farmer!  It will make you pretty….

Tags: Eating Local, Farm to Table

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