Organic Co-op

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We have a green team at work who look into ways we can be "greener" at the office and outside the office. Lara looked into "Community Supportive Agriculture." It is a relationship between a farmer and local members who want to support that farmer in his agricultural efforts. If you are part of this type of program, you become a member of the farm by paying for a season's share.

I don't know about you but I have bought some "fresh" produce, such as a pint of strawberries and can taste that somethings not right. So it makes you wonder where some of this stuff is coming from and how are they being produced. When I was a kid, I do not recall strawberries being as big as the ones you'll see in a foodstore. Some farmers use hormones to increase the size of their produce...the bigger means more profit which is not only wrong, its not good for us!

If you are part of the farm share, you get a weekly box of seasonal, organic, fresh produce. Based on Lara's research on local farms, it seems that the cost per week is in the range of $35-40/week for a FULL family-sized share or about $30 for a 3/4 share.

Since we have so many people interested, the farm will deliver our shares to the office once a week. I decided to try it out and split the smaller share with another co-worker. I'll be paying the same amount I usually do every week (around $15-$20) for produce so it makes sense for me. Not only will I be supporting local agriculture, it will force me to try stuff I may not normally pick out. (or know what the heck to do with.) The farm has newsletters with recipes and other tips related to whats in season.

The image above is a sample of what people are getting right now. (I have no clue what the last thing is so this should be an experience!)

If your household could benefit from something like this or you want to try something new, maybe check out if local farms in your area have similar programs. General public usually has to go to the farm to pick up there shares. If you have kids, it might be a great experience for them. Well it might be a good experiences for you too!

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