chickenjoe
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Is there any cost saving to CSA ? Also Lot of them Describe what you get is enought to feed a family of 2 or 4. What would that equate to in lbs or ounces.
Yes, and I definitely meant that as a risk, not "you tend to lose money".me&thegals said:As for abifae's comment on losing money, it is true that CSA is supposed to be a shared risk between the farmer and the customer. However, when I feel lack of a crop has been my error, I buy certified organic from my peer farmers so that my customers don't go without (at no extra charge to them). One year I lost my tomatoes due to blight, but I got all my FIL's and subbed those instead. It really depends on the farm. We have high ground, so we never lose crops due to flooding, although many in our area do.
Good luck!
Chickenone--that's awesome!chickenone said:I have gotten food from a CSA and in my opinion, the experience is priceless. You can't put a monetary value on the benefit of eating freshly picked vegetables, many of which you may never have tried otherwise, grown by a farmer who is willing to discuss their growing philosophy with you. It's not about the money. It's about our health and the health of the planet, and the health of the local agrarian economy.
All in all, it's a deal you can't beat.