Community sponsored agriculture

     Have you ever heard the term Community Sponsored Agriculture?  Have you ever gone to the grocery store and wondered where did this produce actually come from and how far did it travel to get here? CSA's are a way that you can purchase food directly from the farmer that grows it.   This allows you to not only know about how and where your food was grown, but ensures that you are supporting the local economy and benefits the environment by way of lower transportation carbon emissions.
     There are many CSA opportunities in our area. Typically, you will pay a subscription cost of between $20-40 per week, and in return you will get a box of seasonally appropriate locally grown foods.  Different farms offer different subscription opportunities, so look carefully at what kind of foods you will get for your money.  CSA's also offer the opportunity to talk directly to the farmer about what you can expect during the season.  One CSA that several Ark and Dove members subscribe to is Calvert Farms, which has a local drop off at the home of one of our members.  Drop us a comment on this post if you want to find out more information on this particular farm.  Otherwise, visit the link below to learn more about CSAs and their benefits.  
     If you are interested in joining a CSA-- DO IT TODAY!  The farmers at these farms need to plan how much food to plant this year, and this is the time to sign up.

Local Harvest CSA information

Calvert Farm