Video - What to Expect When You Join a CSA

Here is a great little video which describes what to expect when you join a CSA program for the first time. A few different members of various CSAs share what they liked best, as well as some tips for choosing a good CSA for you. The CSA model has really taken off in the US in the past few years, so in many areas, you may have multiple options to choose from. This video will give you some good ideas on what to look for, as well as what to expect and prepare for when you start this exciting adventure!

Check it out, and feel free to post your comments or questions below - we have been members of several different CSAs in the central Ohio area, over the past 4 years, and would be happy to answer questions or share our experiences as needed.

Community Supported Agriculture: What to expect when you join a farm
Becoming a member of a community supported farm can be a challenge as well as a joy. Gary Brever of Ploughshare Farm, Kate Stout of North Creek Community Farm, and Margaret Marshall of Featherstone Farm explain the risks and rewards of membership and...



A Few Good Resources to Learn More About Community Supported Agriculture:
 

Resource: Eat Local in Ohio

Here is a great website I stumbled across today. If you live in Ohio, Fresh Connect is an awesome resource for finding sustainable, locally grown food. From CSA and farmer's market Image via Wikipedialistings, to pick-your-own-produce farms and community gardens, to restaurants and grocers offering locally-raised fare, there is a ton of great information here.

Check it out for more ways to find fresh local food in  your area:
http://local-matters.org/fresh-connect

(And feel free to share your own favorite local food or sustainable gardening resource below!)