I am strongly considering buying a CSA pledge/share in the Inland Empire CSA. What is a CSA pledge, you ask? CSA = Community Supported Agriculture. This is a "share" in a locally-owned, organically managed farm. Every week or every other week you get a box of the available fresh produce - so you are only getting what is in season. This may mean you get some pretty strange veggies that you may not buy at the store. This is my only hesitation; since I have two small kids, I am not so sure how kale and similar oddities will go over with them. But part of being "green" is focusing on what is readily available during the current growing season. Plus, better to start early with trying new things, right?!
I will let you know what my final decision is and whether I go for it or not. I may split it with my in-laws which will make it more affordable. (FYI: a large box is about $36 each time and a small box is about $30 each time and you can do it every week or every other week. The local pickup is in Old Town La Quinta. They say a large box feeds two adults and a couple children, and a small box is meant for two adults. I am thinking the small box will do just fine, but, again, I will let you know what I decide and how it works out.) I am lucky to have a contact who works for this particular CSA, so I can ask some insider questions and find out some good answers for you all. Let me know if I can ask a specific question for you!
http://www.inlandempirecsa.com/
Katie- I am really interested in the CSA- I would LOVE to learn more! My kids are pretty adventurous in the food department and I would love to get our of my comfort zone - learning how to cook new veggies.
ReplyDeletePlease post the details when you get them, what is the commitment? Can you try it first and then commit? etc... thanks,
Michele
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