Schreiber & Sons Farm

By: green gurl (Nov 12, 2009)
I LOVE the idea of CSA's! Supporting our local farmer is important on many levels, so it was a easy decision to join a CSA this year. Unfortunately, this is not the CSA for me.

I chose to buy a medium, organic share as there are 4 adults in our family ($800). The QUANTITY we received was enough for about two meals per week. The QUALITY was not what I expected; produce was picked up at 4pm but was dirty, limp and seemed less than fresh. The produce frequently did not last more than a few days before it spoiled. Although our boxes did have a great VARIETY, and we really enjoyed the fresh herbs, but the quantity was crazy! You can not fill my box with bunches and bunches of dill and basil, NO substance and expect me to be happy (the same goes for ornamental squash and indian corn, a little is great but NOT IN PLACE OF FOOD!) Therefore, the VALUE of joining this CSA is NILL unless you are doing it for a tax write off as a charitable donation.

Visit one of our local Farmer's Market for better quality, selection and value.

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