tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600547462620775535.post7869846952023307323..comments2008-08-22T13:14:53.835-05:00f.f.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15189780903818004615noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600547462620775535.post-48435007337360565112008-08-22T13:14:00.000-05:002008-08-22T13:14:00.000-05:00We lived in Maine for a while and almost opted to do the same thing. However, we ended up growing our own food. It was our insurance against the slowing economy and we saved quite a bunch eating from our own garden. And, the produce they were selling in the local markets was expensive. It was a good choice for us.<BR/><BR/>Jerry<BR/>www.leads4insurance.comJerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02297947643006068426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600547462620775535.post-51876855905907442202008-05-05T09:59:00.000-05:002008-05-05T09:59:00.000-05:00I just signed up for a half-share w/ a CSA a few weeks ago, and I'm hopeful that it will be worth the cash.<BR/><BR/>One issue that I've been thinking about, as a feminist (happily) partnered w/ a dude, is the issue of cooking and eating all this awesome local produce. I'm fairly certain that the work of prepping, cooking and just generally *managing* the cost-effective use of our half-share will fall mostly on ME. 'Cause I'm the one that cooks more. 'Cause I grew up in a kitchen. 'Cause I'm a girl. Et cetera.<BR/><BR/>There's a feminist dimension to this issue (as with many "green" issues) that is reliant on invisible female labor that I'd be interested to hear your take on.JWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600547462620775535.post-21030696077673520962008-05-05T09:17:00.000-05:002008-05-05T09:17:00.000-05:00I really love being part of a CSA (for 6 seasons now, in two different communities). Apart from feeling pressure to eat all the collard greens and also to avoid having the most expensive organic compost pile in town, the part I like best is being part of a community. I get lots of tips on cooking, thriftiness, health, and the other virtues that can accompany a CSA. But most important to me is that I can tell my kids "Farmer Rachel and her colleagues put a lot of work into helping this chard grow- just give it a try." It helps us respect our food more, and that leads to lots of other good things too.CVwww.authenticorganizations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600547462620775535.post-18494646467947806942008-04-22T13:49:00.000-05:002008-04-22T13:49:00.000-05:00CSA's are a great system. by supporting local farmer. the only problem is are you <A HREF="http://www.nationalpayday.com/education/money/4_Simple_Savings_Tips.asp" REL="nofollow">saving money</A> or not?<BR/><BR/>I agree though that the quality is alot better, and it is kind of like a 20week hedged bet against inflation and rising gas prices...<BR/>I am just secpicalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600547462620775535.post-10536634536811384572008-04-22T13:03:00.000-05:002008-04-22T13:03:00.000-05:00excellent and timely post, for me, since i was just thinking, "crud, if i'm going to sign up for a CSA, i'd better find one!" and lo and behold, you have a link! thanks so much.ldubnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600547462620775535.post-53354490649602619552008-04-22T07:18:00.000-05:002008-04-22T07:18:00.000-05:00This is my first year as a member of a CSA. The one I'm doing is a little more expensive, but it's 27 weeks, and I also opted for a fruit share in addition to a vegetable share. I'm really excited about it starting up in May.Meaghannoreply@blogger.com