First Day of the Farmer’s Market

Our local farmer’s market had it’s opening day yesterday. They also had a record turnout! We very much enjoy growing our own food but we also make it a point to buy locally when we do purchase items. To help with our local buying efforts we join a CSA every summer and enjoy shopping at…

3 Ways to Eat Local and Organic for Less

A while back my husband and I made a commitment to ourselves to eat organic foods.  Initially we would purchase our organic produce from the local supermarket but that option wasn’t great because it was really expensive and since organic foods were more expensive they were purchased less and therefore not as fresh.  We then…

Our CSA and weekly trip to the farm.

We decided this year to be part of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). What this means is that you purchase a share of a farm much like purchasing a share of a company. We go weekly to pick up our week’s share of produce, or half a share as the case may be. If the…