Peasants' Plot

I don't know a lot about how Peasants Plot got their start, but I do know that they are still getting established and are absolutely doing everything right. They are very organized and easy to do business with. Sensibly, they have not taken on more than they can handle in terms of shareholders, and as result everything runs extremely smoothly. (My first CSA experience was the complete opposite--although the produce was great, the farmer was stretched so thin in terms of commitments and was so disorganized that it made the experience very frustrating.)

But, all that aside: THEIR VEGETABLES ARE AWESOME. My husband is a particular fan of their potatoes. Every week we enjoyed a nice assortment of produce and Julie and Todd are a pleasure to deal with. Unlike some of the bigger and better known CSA's, you get to meet the actual person that is growing your food when you pick up. They are a CSA in the best sense of the word.

Additionally, although I never had the opportunity to take advantage of the special events held at the farm, they offered many opportunities during the season to actually get out to there. The farm is not far from Chicago (which I am sure positively affects their dependability) and that makes a trip out for a workshop or event or to volunteer very feasible.

All in all, these guys are great! They provide great produce, are very organized, and super nice people. Enough said.