Grant Farms CSA

When I first heard of the CSA program I made the assumption that this was something for large families, not for an apartment-dweller who lives on their own like myself. But then I heard some of my friends talking about it as well. So l did some research and learned that Grant Family Farms has a wide range of vegetable share options. I signed up for the small share and split it with a friend and had a great year full of fresh and varied produce. There were some vegetables I never even heard of and didn't know how to prepare some of them. But I learned that Grant Farms set up a blog online that the members use to share preparation techniques and recipe ideas. This was a great way to learn how to make some new dishes and diversify my kitchen.

All that being on the surface, there was something more meaningful about last year. I gained a better understanding of what it meant to join this program on three levels: On a national scale I was saving energy by not purchasing food that had traveled 1500 miles first before arriving at the grocery store; at the regional level I was supporting a local business thus helping my local economy; and on a personal note I was eating organic vegetables that are healthier for me.

I have most definitely signed up again for the upcoming growing season.