I purchased a CSA this spring and today we got to taste the first box of harvest! Not familiar with CSA's? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. A CSA is a type of membership that enables us to personally know the farmers and farms that produce the food. It is a direct purchasing relationship between the local farmer and the community members. It is like a "subscription" for fresh vegetables. Members agree to purchase a season's worth of produce or "share" before the harvest season begins. In turn, the members receive a weekly box of ultra-fresh harvest during the local growing season (June - October).
Here's what came in today's box: Snap peas, shelling peas, radishes, spring raab (similar to broccoli), bok choi, gourmet lettuce mix, and onions!
This not only guarantees that I will eat more veggies this summer but it's also a great way to try new ones that I wouldn't normally buy in the grocery store. I LOVE vegetables so I can't wait to see what comes in my box during the upcoming weeks!
For more information on this CSA, visit
Zilke Vegetable Farm.
I'm hoping to join one next summer, we'll be out of town too much this summer to make it worth it. Can't wait to see what you get.
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