Brown Paper Bag Harry's Farm

I have been a member of Brown Paper Bag Harry's Farm CSA for three years. I originally joined because I wanted fresh local produce, not the stuff sitting in the grocery store that had been trucked across the country. For 15 weeks from July to October, I get an overflowing tote of fresh picked vegetables. And I do mean fresh, they pick it the very day I come to get it.

This year we had quite an extended dry spell and I asked Harry how he was able to have such a bumper crop during the drought. His land has a lake with springs in it and he is able to keep the crops irrigated. Knowing your farmer personally lets you ask questions such as this.

I have been able to try foods I've never seen before, such as swiss chard. Tonight I cooked beet greens. Amazingly, my daughters eat all of these things. I might not have served them if they hadn't been in my tote and since I don't waste anything, we cook 'em and LIKE them.

I love being a member of this CSA, I will certainly join again!