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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 05:53 PM Original message |
Does anyone else here have local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)? |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
1. There is a CSA near me |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
2. We have it here and I know there are Food Cooperatives in the Portland OR area too. nt |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
3. On the waiting list for the one here |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yes, but unfortunately, it's not cost effective for me to join. |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 06:41 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Really? Ours does half and quarter shares. |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 11:48 PM Response to Reply #10 |
22. The last time I checked was a year ago. |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 07:01 PM Response to Reply #4 |
12. Our half share was too big for two of us. |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 11:50 PM Response to Reply #12 |
23. They have a stand for this one too, but it is like a 30-40 minute drive away, |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-08 09:46 AM Response to Reply #23 |
29. This past summer was going to be my first garden. |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 07:21 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. My dtrs does half shares. Maybe you could suggest it? n/t |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 11:50 PM Response to Reply #15 |
24. It has been a while since I asked. |
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Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
5. I used to share a share with some friends years ago. |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #5 |
25. Yeah, I am afraid it will be a bunch of stuff I don't use too.... |
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CrispyQ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-08 09:32 AM Response to Reply #5 |
28. That was also the case with my CSA - tons of veggies that we don't eat - |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
6. Research Triangle Park area of N.C.= Yes, we have them. They are quite popular among |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 07:34 PM Response to Reply #6 |
17. In MA, the land is set aside to be used for this purpose. |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
7. Interesting concept, I've never heard of it. |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
8. I support the local industry |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
9. Yup. It's Michigan--we're second in the nation for produce, flowers, and variety. |
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DinahMoeHum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
11. To find a CSA (or farmer's market near you, visit this site. . . |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 09:47 PM Response to Reply #11 |
19. Thanks for the link. P.S. Love your moniker. Zappa fan. |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
13. Yes, I do with the local agri college. I didn't know. |
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ogneopasno (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 07:13 PM Response to Original message |
14. It's very expensive here; I'm trying to figure out how to get some friends to join with me in |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 07:24 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. This is a problem. My dtr is upper middle class and so she is able to afford the CSA program. |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-08 01:47 AM Response to Reply #16 |
26. I belong to an organic produce buying club, which is NOT the same thing as a CSA. |
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Phentex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-28-08 06:15 AM Response to Reply #26 |
27. That's what I do and I like that I can choose when |
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texastoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
18. We have a thing called Urban Harvest |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
20. Yes! Local organic farm. |
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conscious evolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-27-08 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
21. I am part of a land trust |
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