A Fresh and Local CSA

I wonder when people are complaining about their CSA share and piddly things like newsletters and such, if they have ever stopped to consider just how much digging it takes to dig 2 acres of double dug beds, beds that are carefully tended to provide the utmost in soil biology. Fresh and Local CSA is unique in this feature. Most CSA's have tractor treated soil that absolutely has no possibility of developing into the kind of beautiful humus that double dug soil can. Beautiful soil equals better nutrition.

Now, soil biology may not mean much to you, but as a consumer of food it ought to. Lowly soil biology is where it is at if you want nutritious food to fuel your body. And soil compaction (which is what happens with tractors) kills soil biology.

It takes a huge commitment to quality to even attempt this feat--something done for each shareholder whether they appreciate it or not. My hat is off to Farmers Allan and Maura.

My mom always used to say one high quality item is much more satisying than ten inferior ones. I used to hate that when I was a kid and wanted toys, but now I see exactly what she means. And no where is this theory more important than with food. Quality is everything.

Does the food taste amazing is a much better question to my mind than how much is in the bag. Good taste directly correlates to good nutrition. And as the old advertising slogan used to say "The quality will be remembered long after the price is forgotten." Take this to heart before you start complaining about Fresh and Locals hardworking produce. And remember that Allan is out there digging for you!