Hi everyone,
Finally, we are pulling back the blanket of a chilly, snowy winter and looking forward to seeing the new apparel that Mother Nature will give her tree and flower children this year.
I think we all need spring badly this year. Our country is in economic chaos, our people are stressed and we need to find some joy and warmth in our lives. Spring just might be able to help warm us all up just a bit.
And this post couldn’t be more appropriate for Earth Day 2009.
This morning, I received an email from Jen, who manages Crazy Daisy CSA. As you know, this was the main topic for my blog last summer and early fall. I have missed not only the glorious produce from their wonderful farm, but the thrust it gave my writing. I was pleased to hear their 2009 shares are completely sold out. She was excited about the seeing so many returning members, but also that any shares remaining from after their signup were sold out in two days. Wow! People are beginning to see the value in a CSA share and when you can split it with another family or friends, not only does it become cost effective, it is also more fun.
If you are on the fence about a CSA share, I suggest you start contacting locations near you If they are not sold out, it won’t be long before they are and you might miss out on the wonderful adventures of fresh-picked, organic produce. It is a flavor experience everyone should have at least once. And you will be hooked once you get started. Come January, trust me, you will realized how wonderful all of that glorious fresh food really was.
In case you have missed this link in past posts, here you go again. To locate a CSA in the Minnesota area, http://www.landstewardshipproject.org/csa.html#guide
For other parts of the US, http://www.localharvest.org/csa/. In Canada, the same opportunities are available and it is known as Community Shared Agriculture. I couldn’t find a countrywide directory as it appears they are by provinces.
So, here’s to eating well and healthy this summer and enjoying it! New food adventures are on their way soon to a farm near you!
Take care,
Judy
Local Food Connections
May 1st, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Happy May Day! It’s a beautiful spring day here – definitely lifts the spirits!
Theresa
Stress-FreeParent.blogspot.com