What is a CSA?

Community Supported Agriculture

A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a way for the food buying public to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly basket of produce.  By making a financial commitment to a farm, people become members or shareholders of a CSA.

• A way to benefit the consumer, the economy, and the environment
• Locally grown products taste fabulous and are packed with nutrition.
• Local produce provides a variety of foods such as heirloom vegetables, heritage meats, and specialty items.
• Membership is a great way to know where your food comes from and how it has been grown or raised.
• Buying local keeps more money in the community.
• The average American dinner travels 1,500 miles before reaching the table.  Eating local foods reduces consumption of fossil fuels, and wasteful packing materials.

Did you know...?

• A family of 4 including 2 children between the ages of 6 and 11 will spend an average of $156/week on groceries.
• A 1 year old adds $22/week to that total and an 18 year old son adds $45/week.
• 14 percent of the average families non-tax expenses goes to buying food.  60 percent of which is prepared at home and the other 40 percent spent away from the home.

Ways to Save on Your Weekly Grocery Bill

Plan a menu:
Our CSA will provide you with the food your family needs.  We will also include helpful recipes to help you plan your hectic work week.

Don't impulse buy:
Joining a CSA will ensure less time at the grocery store to fall prey to candy bars, pizza, chips, pop, and other tempting goodies that lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and an unneeded expense.

Why not save time from grocery shopping?  CSA's are a convenient and fast solution.  A box of fresh produce will be dropped  off in your area for pick-up once a week.  Your family will enjoy fresh vegetables, fruits, bakery items, dairy items, meats, honey, herbs, and canned goods.

For additional information contact Ann or Sue at 1-800-644-7245.