We made a list back in 2007 of things to tackle to make the Richardson-Lander lifestyle a little more green. Number 15 on the list was to "shop more at the farmer's markets/CSA." In the summer, we had a good ritual of getting to the local markets and also grew a bunch of great stuff in our own garden. That being said, we wanted to make a year-round commitment that supported local organic agriculture.
Our recent toying with Amazon Fresh made us review how we spend our grocery funds, and who they benefit, so decided to sign up with a CSA again. I'm also currently reading Barbara Kingsolver's "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" which is only backing up all this thinking.
We 've previously had memberships with two other CSAs in the Seattle area. One had horrible customer service. The other didn't have a network of organic farmers so even during the prime summer the produce wasn't very varied. We ate a lot of chard that summer, but were inspired to get into community gardening at a pea patch. And then to gardening in our backyard, once we actually had one!
Today was box number one with Full Circle Farm. The box was packed full of great produce and recipes! The kids enjoyed the adventure of picking it up, and opening it to discover what was inside.
The produce is great and all organic. I toured this farm in the spring as part of my efforts with the student garden at the elementary school. It is a beautiful spot. At this time of the year, a chunk of the produce is not grown on the farm or in the Northwest but we are happy to support the farmers and the practice of trying to eat locally. I'm excited to watch the box change over the seasons. If i'm lucky, a little of the farmers' green thumbs might even be left inside the box!
I look forward to making our footprint list for 2008.
Think globally, eat locally...
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