Thursday, February 24, 2011

What is Community Supported Agriculture?

One of the great things about local eating is that it builds community.  Not only can you get to know where your food comes from when you know the grower, but thanks to Community Supported Agriculture, also known as a CSA, you can support farmers, receive weekly produce, and share in the ups and downs of the growing season.  

If you're unfamiliar with what a CSA is, take a look at this excellent video about one in Brooklyn:




To learn more about how a CSA benefits the farmer and you...check out this article from Local Harvest.
Interested in joining a local CSA?  My next post will share CSA opportunities around Wichita!

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