The LocalHarvest Blog

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter.

A couple of months ago, I spent an hour with Andy Grant, the farmer from one of the biggest community supported agriculture programs in the country. Last year, Grant Family Farms in Wellington, Colorado had over 3,000 CSA members. I have to admit that I went into our conversation thinking that there was no way a CSA could operate on that scale and be true to the core values of community supported agriculture. I have to say, I was happily surprised. In this month's main article, we take a look at what big CSAs can and can't offer, and how they can keep the 'community' aspect of CSA strong.

Also in this issue we include an appeal for all readers to please pick up the phone and call your Senators on behalf of the much anticipated food safety bill. It is heading for a vote quite soon and needs broad public support to ensure that the final version treats small scale farmers fairly. Take five minutes to support your local farmers through wise public policy!

Enjoy the Spring and as always, take good care and eat well,
Erin

Erin Barnett
Director
LocalHarvest