Community Supported Agriculture

Community Supported Agriculture refers to an increasingly popular system of providing local farm-based produce to the community. Basically members of a community (you) sign up for a farm “basket” or “box” which delivers fresh, mostly organic, local produce on a regular basis. Depending on where you are your options will vary. I am personally signed up for a basket through the local CSA in Visalia, Family Farm Fresh. I have been receiving my farm basket (delivered to my doorstep!) every other week for over a year now. As it’s just my husband and I, one of their small baskets of fruits/veggies usually lasts us for two weeks. Weekly deliveries are also available. I do pay a (minimal) fee for delivery, but you can also pick it up at certain locations. My farm basket allows me to practice what I preach. I eat more vegetable, with greater variety and nutrients because they’re fresh, seasonal, and local. They are harvested just days before I eat them! It’s also a great way to introduce new types of veggies into your diet. Who knew radishes could taste so good? Or baby bok choy? Or kale? And their mandarins are to die for.