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Bob Terwilliger[_1_] Bob Terwilliger[_1_] is offline
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Default What the farmer dropped off today

Tara wrote:

> I'm so jealous when you post about your CSA boxes! Are they literally
> dropped off at your doorstep?


No, they're left on the porch of a house in a neighboring town, about 8
miles from my house. But both my current girlfriend and my ex-girlfriend
live in that town, and I usually split the produce with them, so it's
relatively convenient.


> I want to get involved with a CSA, but all the ones I can find in my
> area have pick up points that are not very convenient right now. I
> think it will be less of a hassle in a year or so.


CSA's are getting more and more popular; I hope you can get into one soon.


> I love the idea of fresh, seasonal, local produce and I think a big
> CSA box would force me to be more creative and try new items and
> recipes.


Those are exactly my reasons for joining! It also helps that I'm in an area
with superb conditions for agriculture.

Bob